The Happy Hooker started providing bay fishing trips in Ocean City in 1992. Although the boat was upgraded in 2005, she has always operated on Talbot Street Pier. The Happy Hooker is a specially designed 37 foot bay fishing headboat. She carries all USCG required safety equipment and has a USCG licensed captain along with a professional mate.
Anglers aboard the Happy Hooker can catch Flounder, Croaker and Rockfish. All rods, reels and bait are provided. The captain and mate will assist you with set up and will find the best spots in the bay where the fish are biting.
Recent Reviews
Happy Hooker Bay Fishing
Brandon Parsell : 3 on 8/13/2025 5:27 pm
If you’re an angler don’t go. Definitely a beginner trip. Hardly caught anything. I will say for $30 it was worth it to just get out on the bay and chill. I’m not upset because of how cheap it is however, don’t have high expectations on catch if you plan on going. The captain and mate were not rude like people say, there are just guests that have never held a fishing rod or can’t follow instructions.
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Monika T : 4 on 7/16/2025 3:57 pm
My husband and son had a great time fishing with Happy Hooker. My son caught 3 fish which he released due to their size. There were about 20 people on the boat, on a Tuesday. Not too crowded and there was elbow room. The trip was cut short by 15 minutes with no explanation. I'd recommend going out with Happy Hooker on a weekday when it's less crowded. All mates were super friendly and helpful. 4 stars (not 5 because they cut the trip short).
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Beaches “Beachpalmtrees” Palm : 5 on 8/2/2025 5:22 pm
Group of family went on the morning trip. They caught alot more fish than the other year when we did the afternoon! Staff is very helpful and almost everyone caught something. Fun shorter fishing trip which is what we were looking for with several kids in our group.
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