Assateague Outfitters

We went out as a group 9 and had an amazing time. Our guide was super knowledgeable and made sure to tell us all about the local wildlife, the areas history, and hands on experience clamming, catching crabs, etc. The ponies are there and amazing. Will be back next year! These guys are great and proceeds support the local wildlife and habitat so very worth it!

We took the Assateague Outfitters Wildlife Discovery Tour on Sunday, June 1, 2025, departing from the Bayside Stand (10:00 am - 1:00 pm). Our group had 5 adults, 1 child under 13, and 9 people total, plus two fantastic guides, Tish and Raiden (hope I have the spelling right!).

They gave a very informative and engaging tour of the Assateague wildlife. We saw about 6-9 ponies, various birds, and even stopped for some net fishing along the beach — where we caught a small blue crab and a few smaller fish.

The area had some strong storms the day before, so it was a little windy, and we couldn’t kayak quite as far as usual, but it was still a great adventure. I’d definitely recommend it as a family-friendly outing, especially for families with older kids who can help paddle, since the current on the way back can get a bit strong.

Highly recommend — great guides, beautiful scenery, and a fun way to explore Assateague

I went here for a wildlife discovery tour on a kayak! To say this experience was amazing would truly be an understatement! I went 4th of July weekend and ended up being almost 30 minutes late due to traffic. I figured I was out of luck, but when I arrived, I was taken on a tour by myself with Tish as my guide! Tish was very kind and welcoming! She guided us right to the ponies on the island! We also saw a vulture, heron, pelicans diving for fish, clams, shrimp, crabs, mussels and willets! I had an amazing time and I highly recommend going here to rent a kayak or do a tour!