OUR STORY
About A-Dare INSHORE
A-Dare Inshore was founded to offer a relaxed, high-quality fishing experience for families, first-time anglers, and visiting sportsmen exploring Ocean City, Maryland. With a focus on light tackle and calm inshore waters, we provide an accessible way to enjoy one of the East Coast’s most iconic fisheries. Every trip is fully customized—whether you’re after your first Flounder or looking to introduce your kids to the joy of fishing, we make it easy, fun, and memorable.
OUR Mission
THE A-Dare EXPERIENCE
We believe a great fishing trip is about more than just the catch. It’s about the laughs, the views, the wildlife, and the stories that come with spending real time on the water. At A-Dare Inshore, our mission is to create easygoing, family-friendly fishing adventures where every guest feels welcome, every cast has a purpose, and every memory is worth framing.
Dennis Ward
Meet the Captain
Captain Dennis Ward was born and raised in Ocean City, MD, and has spent his life on the water. With over 30 years of fishing experience around the world—including Panama, Costa Rica, Bermuda, the Bahamas, Mexico, and the Galapagos Islands—Dennis brings a deep knowledge of the sport and a calm, patient approach to guiding. After decades of running high-level sportfishing tournaments, he’s returned to his hometown waters to share what he loves most: connecting with people and showcasing the incredible inshore fishery right here in Ocean City. An avid hunter and proud dog owner, Dennis is happily married and passionate about creating one-on-one, low-pressure experiences for guests of all ages and skill levels.
