Morning Star Fishing
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Myron T
Atlanta, GA4 contributions
Oct 2016 • Friends
I am a Native Floridian who grew up fishing in South Florida and my very first real fishing trip was in the Florida Keys. Many years later I relocated to the Mid-Atlantic. I am a saltwater fisherman to the core but living near the beltway near MD, VA and D.C. ........there ain't no saltwater. So you got a 3 hour drive to get to the Chesapeake, Virginia Beach or Ocean City.......I have consistently made the drive to Ocean City because I LOVE fishing with Capt. Monty on the Morning Star.......this is one of the few Captains who actually cares about the environment, sustaining the fishery and cares if his customers actually catch fish or not. He WORKS for his customers. He will pull anchor and move as much as he needs to, if the boat is not catching. I've caught my biggest Sea Bass and flounders fishing on this boat. He has the best mates and he comes out of the wheel house to share his experience with customers, fishing side by side with them. This guy is a mad expert when it comes to fishing. A modest guy, but a fishing expert. MONTY, I'm bringing a lot of my employees to fish with you this Spring! Thanks for all the awesome trips...
Written October 29, 2016
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frimer
Wilmington, DE41 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
We had a great day. Caught lots of fish. The mates were great and very patience. Not your typical over crowded fishing chart out of OC.
Written September 2, 2018
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TimFish2
Abingdon, MD2 contributions
Nov 2016 • Family
Capt. Monty Hawkins will put you on the fish and his excellent mates will keep you fishing. Rates are a little higher than other boats because he takes a max of 25 fishing on a 55 foot boat. You have far fewer tangled lines and more room to play the fish. Mates are quick to re-rig you if you lose your set on the bottom. Both the Capt. and the mates will give fishing advice if you need it. I always have dinner on a Morningstar trip and often my limit. Good rental rods for $7 and plenty of fresh bait. This is the trip to introduce someone to real headboat fishing. Be prepared with your own lunch and drinks and also0 for a couple of hours to get to the best fishing spots each way. Definitely recommend this headboat!
Written May 21, 2017
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throckmortonSanaa
Williamsburg, VA204 contributions
Mar 2016 • Solo
Captain Monty is the best captain on the East Coast, period. He puts you on the fish. He has the most precise anchor sets of any boat I fish on, and I fish on more than a few. This is particularly important for winter tautog fishing. Although his expertise is sea bass, tautog is a close second, and you'll catch more than a few flounder. I've been fishing with him since he was captain on the OC Princess in the 90's. This boat is slightly more expensive than standard party boat but much less crowded.
Written April 6, 2016
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JimJacksonSr
Alexandria, VA53 contributions
This was a great selection for charter boat fishing. The crew is great. It's a well managed boat. Early and timely departure with a large selection of fish sites throughout the day. All you need to bring is a ice cooler for your catch and your own lunch. The crew supplies your gear and bait. When you make a catch, the crew even helps you get it in and stowed away. Run low on bait, and they refill quickly for you. Your fish is filleted for you before you get back to shore. I'll definitely do this again. Many people on the charter were returning customers who spoke highly of the experiences.
Written May 17, 2015
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Visitor-Waldorf
Waldorf, Maryland, United States50 contributions
Nov 2014 • Friends
This was by far, one of the best fishing trips I've ever taken. That Capt put us on the fish and I dare say about every person caught their limit of Sea Bass. If you have the time, I would highly recommend this charter fishing event.
Written November 28, 2014
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Mike W
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Jul 2018 • Family
Have been on head boats in OC before, first time on Morning Star, will never go back to the others. Monty will put you on fish, regular first mate was ill this day but Doug did a great job! You have room on his boat, your spot is YOUR spot. We got 18 Sea Bass and 3 Flounder in the box, filleted and bagged to take home. Highly recommend!
Written July 23, 2018
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ilovevacation1962
Pittsburgh, PA57 contributions
Jul 2017
Fortunately, the weather was good and the seas calm. Even though it took a couple of hours to get to the fishing grounds, it was worth it. So many fish! So much fun! We brought back several large bags of fillets. We caught mostly sea bass, but caught a nice flounder as well. I would definately go again. The key for an enjoyable deep sea trip is the weather and calm seas, so plan accordingly. Don't forget the dramamine, just in case.
Written August 12, 2017
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Larry W
Randallstown, MD1 contribution
Aug 2022
Our Fishing trip with Morning Star Boat was more of a sight-seeing tour! The Capt. took 2 &1/2 hours of our charter time to lay bricks in the water--stopping serveral times--before we hit "his" desired spot for us to fish! What? What was he thinking? It's bad enough to leave early in the morning and start our return around 3:00; but the kicker was to make these several short-lived stops just to plant bricks at wrecks at our expense. Most unfair. My total catch of 5 useable Black Bass was not the average of 2 for most wranglers. Everyone on board complained of not enough time was spent in the water actually fishing! I would not recommend fishing on the Morning Star Boat.
Written August 22, 2022
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Damien jones
Berlin, MD4 contributions
Jul 2020 • Friends
Damien Jones 16 second mate on the bay fishing boat miss Ocean City and Peter jett 14 had the great honor of fishing on the head boat MorningStar with Captain Monty Hawkins this was an amazing experience we’ve never been wreck fishing before we caught our limit of Seabass we saw how artificial reefs are made we were even taught some new fishing Knotts thank you so much again Captain Monty Pete Damien and the miss Ocean City crew highly recommend the MorningStar they earned all five stars we would give 10 stars if we could!
Written July 22, 2020
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946theresac
Keedysville, MD3 contributions
Thinking going with you early Oct 2018 on a Friday would that be a problem?
queencrab3
Chesterfield, VA41 contributions
Hello, I am coming to Ocean City April 8th 2017 until April 16th, do you take people out fishing that time of year? It will be 8 people, 4 adults and 3 teenagers 14 & 16 one child 3 years old. And how much if you do?
PeterCuinmaui
Newark, DE62 contributions
Captain Monty runs year-round. When you subscribe to his email he will announce the days he's going out during the winter as he will only go out when weather permits. Winter is great for Tog fishing and he generally only takes about 12 people for the winter Tog trips. By April he will probably be fishing for Black Sea Bass. Again go on the Morning Star web site and subscribe so you can get weekly updates. He is very active in reef building and fisheries management so you will also get a lot of interesting updates on legislation and seasonal closures of some fish species. From my experience the trips are paid for ahead by calling the reservation number and are $110.00/ person. This is a great boat to go on for fishing and is well equipped but it might be a bit much for a three year old if you're out for eight hours and there is any chop (sea-sickness).
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