What to bring: Tennis shoes or deck shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, a camera, a cooler to take your fish home in (captain will ice it down on the charter boat for you), beverages (no glass), food, rain gear. ATTENTION FISHING CHARTER OPERATORS: Please visit our advertising page to find out how to have your charter listed in this directory. CHESAPEAKE BAY
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Annapolis, MD Fishing Charters
 Annapolis Sport Fishing Charters. There's no better way to experience the Chesapeake Bay than aboard Dancer. Captain Joe Richardson's 20 years of experience and his 37-foot Post Sport Fisherman will make your "day on the Bay" as enjoyable as possible. Annapolis Harbor, near the Charthouse. Annapolis, MD. Phone: 410-798-6419 or 410-570-4632 (cell). www.annapolisfishingcharters.com
 Chesapeake Bay Sport Fishing. We are a private first-class Chesapeake Bay fishing charter for up to 47 passengers with Rockfish being our primary target. We fish 7 days a week from the Annapolis area, conveniently located within minutes of both Baltimore & D.C.. Queen Anne Marina, Stevensville, MD. Phone: 410-703-2760 (cell) 410-224-6780 (home). www.chesapeakebaysportfishing.com
 Down Time Sportfishing Charters. Enjoy Sport Fishing on the Chesapeake Bay for Trophy Striped Bass and Light Tackle Fishing for summer Stripers, Blues and Perch. Small Group & Family Charters Welcome (1 to 6 people). Breezy Point Marina (Spring Trophy Season), Deep Creek Marina (Summer and Fall) Phone: 443-949-8030 (home) 443-995-8666 (cell) www.downtimecharters.com
Baltimore, MD Fishing Charters 
Reel Diamond Charters. We have competitive fishing rates and fish the whole Chesapeake Bay to put you on the fish at all times of the year. We depart from Deale, MD (April & May), Baltimore, MD (June-November) & Cape Charles, VA (December). Phone: 443-520-8977. www.reeldiamond.com  Teaser Charter Fishing. Parties of up to six can enjoy striped bass and bottom fishing trips aboard Teaser with Capt. Chris. Departing from Baltimore County June through November. Just minutes from downtown and I-95, and from Chesapeake Beach mid-April through May. Phone: 443-986-3048. www.teasersportfishing.com
Cambridge, MD Fishing Charters
 Bay Hunter Charters. Fishing with Captain Randy Dean aboard Bay Hunter, a 42' Evans Built charter boat. Licensed for 12 passengers, Bay Hunter is very clean and will get you to the fish fast. Full day and half day charters. We fish every day, so we know where the fish are. Rod N Reel Marina, Chesapeake Beach, MD. Phone: 410-259-9496. www.bayhunter.net
Chesapeake Adventures Sportfishing. Customized charters for you and your party. Experience the best fishing available in our area any time of year aboard our 33' express sportfish "Reel Time". 25 minutes from Annapolis. Breezy Point Marina, Chesapeake Beach, MD. Phone: 301-758-3475 (cell) 410-257-3285 (evenings). www.goreeltime.com  Lexianna Charters. The Lexianna is a 41’ custom boat, USCG certified for 17 passengers, equipped with the latest in navigation and safety equipment, full head and a heated seating area. With over 28 years of fishing experience, the Lexianna crew can ensure you have a wonderful Chesapeake Bay fishing adventure! Docked behind Abner's Crab House, 3748 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, MD. Phone: 410-320-6954. www.lexianna.com
 Wound Tight Charters. Enjoy at day of fishing with the friendly crew aboard the Wound Tight. We catch everything from Spot and Rockfish to Tuna and Marlin. We offer bay and ocean fishing. Custom boat and custom tackle. Rod N Reel Marina, Chesapeake Beach, MD. Phone: 410-610-6283. www.woundtightcharters.com.
Crisfield, MD Fishing Charters  Prime Time Fishing. Come aboard with Capt. Keith Ward and cruise on a 50' U.S.C.G Certified boat, the Prime Time II. Enjoy the finest fishing on the Bay. Trolling - Drifting - Bottom Fishing - Chumming. Trophy Rockfish - Flounder- Croaker - Trout - Blues and other species. Somers Cove Marina, Charter Fishing Center Pier N, Crisfield, MD. Phone: 1-800-791-1470 or 410-968-0074. www.crisfield.com/prim
Deale, MD Fishing Charters  Atlantic & Chesapeake Sport Fishing Charters. "The Natural" is a 47' Daytona fishing for Trophy Rockfish in April, May, October, and November from Deale Maryland. Off shore big game fishing in Ocean City Maryland for the summer. Deale, MD. Phone: 301-704-7231 (cell phone). www.naturalcharters.com
 Bay Lady Charters. The Bay Lady is a 41' custom bay built fully equipped and ready for your fishing pleasure. Season runs from mid-April thru mid-Dec. We fish for stripers, bluefish, croakers, trout, spot, and perch. Happy Harbor Marina. Deale, MD. Phone: 301-261-5995 or 301-529-1390. www.baylady.com
Catnip Charter Fishing. Traditional Chesapeake Bay Fishing. Trolling, chumming, or bottom fishing for Rockfish, Blues, Black Drum, Croakers, Perch, Spot. 46 foot custom Bay Built. Parties of up to six people, women and children are welcome. Captain. "CJ" John Spangler. Happy Harbor Marina, Rockhold Creek, Deale, MD. Phone: 443-994-4533 or 410-867-4532. www.catnipcharterfishing.com
 Ebb Tide Charters. Ebb Tide Charters offers spring and fall rockfishing trips on the Chesapeake Bay from Happy Harbor Inn in Deale Md. and offshore trips in Ocean City Md. from Bahia Marina. Happy Harbor Inn, Deale, MD. Phone: 410-703-2549 or 410-703-4929. www.fishebbtidecharters.com
 Loosenup Charters. Loosenup is 47', 1998 25-knot boat with all modern electronics and private bath. All bait and fishing rods included. Fish for all species. Runs every day for year round fishing. Runs in other areas also. Phone: 301-261-5869 or 202-369-8203 (cell). Happy Harbor Marina, Deale, MD. www.chesapeakefishing.com
 Lucky Strike Charters. Charter fishing aboard the "Lucky Strike" for striped bass, seasonal rock fishing, light tackle chumming for stripers, blue, spot, perch, croaker, flounder, and trout fishing out of Happy Harbor Marina located in Deale, Maryland. Happy Harbor Marina, Deale, MD. Phone: 410-257-7164 or 301-807-0973. www.luckystrikeII.com
 Miss Grace Charters. Enjoy fishing for striped bass, rockfish, bluefish, sea trout, black drum and more on the Miss Grace, a 46' Bay Built charter boat built to accommodate 20 passengers with comfort. Full time charter, running daily from Deale, MD. All tackle and licenses provided. Box lunches/catering available. Happy Harbor Marina, Deale, MD. Phone: 410-320-6434. www.missgracecharters.com
Patrick Charters. Fish with Capt. Alex Williams on his 46-ft. Markley Charter Boat, "Patrick" from Deale, MD., less than 1 hour from Baltimore or Washington, DC. We fish for Black Drum, Bluefish, Trout, Rockfish, Croaker, and Flounder. Leaves from Happy Harbor Marina, Rockhold Creek, Deale, MD. Home Office Phone: 410-867-0679, Cell Phone: 301-518-8143. www.patrickcharters.com  Stormy Petrel Charters. Capt. George Prenant invites you to spend a "Day on the Bay" on his 42' Twin Diesel "Fishing Machine." Enjoy the action of Trolling, Light Tackle Fishing for Striped Bass & Bluefish, Bottom Fishing also for Croaker, Perch & Spot. "A Lasting Friendship is Only a Phone Call Away." Happy Harbor Marina, Rockhold Creek, Deale, MD. Phone: 301-261-9075 (home) 301-502-1787 (boat/cell). www.adeale.com.
 Tenacious Charters. TENACIOUS is a Robbins Custom Built Charter Boat, Coast Guard Certified for up to 12 Anglers. Capt. Jacobs invites you to join him in quest of Striped Bass, Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel, and Bottom Fish. Light Tackle Live lining, Trolling are his specialty. Enjoy his website and give him a call. Phone: 301-261-5656 (home) or (410) 353-8636 (cell). Happy Harbour Marina, Rockhold Creek, Deale, MD. www.anglerswanted.com
Deltaville, VA Fishing Charters Alma Lee Charters. Bottom fishing, trolling, cruises, and excursions. Spacious 43' Chesapeake Deadrise. Fun for all ages. Located where the Rappahannock River meets the bay. Click on heading or photo for full details and pricing. Capt. Randy King. Norview Marina, Deltaville, VA. Phone: 804-239-2990. www.almaleecharters.com
Hampton, VA Fishing Charters
Kent Island/Stevensville, MD Fishing Charters  Chesapeake Bay Sport Fishing. We are a private first-class Chesapeake Bay fishing charter for up to 47 passengers with Rockfish being our primary target. We fish 7 days a week from the Annapolis area, conveniently located within minutes of both Baltimore & D.C.. Queen Anne Marina, Stevensville, MD. Phone: 410-703-2760 (cell) 410-224-6780 (home). www.chesapeakebaysportfishing.com
 Lead Dog Charters. Lead Dog Charters is a full-time Chesapeake Bay fishing and cruising operation available for bookings seven days a week from April through December. Full and half day fishing charters and cruises aboard The Lead Dog or The Lucky Dog (certified for up to 49 passengers). Leaves from Queen Anne Marina, 412 Congressional Drive, Stevensville, MD. Phone: 410-643-7600. www.rockfishing.com
Reedville, VA Fishing Charters  Crabbe's Charter Fishing. Charter the 43' KIT II with Capt. Danny Crabbe April - March on the Chesapeake Bay, Potomac River & Atlantic Ocean. USCG licensed for 26 passengers. Full-time resident guide, over 30 years of experience. Family and corporate groups welcome. All types of fishing. Phone: 804-453-3251 or 804-761-0908. www.crabbescharterfishing.com
 Sea Dragon Charters. The Sea Dragon fishes for seasonal fish of the client's choice from April thru December. Trolling and chumming for Stripers and Blues, trolling for Mackerel, and bottom fishing for Croaker, Trout and Drum. Smith Point Marina, Reedville, VA. Phone: 540-825-2804 or 540-219-3012. www.vaguideserv.com
Rock Hall, MD Fishing Charters
Solomons Island, MD Fishing Charters  Chesapeake Sport Fishing. The "Carrie Sue" is a fast, fun and comfortable 46' charter boat licensed for up to 30 passengers. Fishing from Solomons, MD and Cape Charles VA. Calvert Marina, Solomons, MD. Phone: 410-326-4868 or 800-295-1265. www.capthank.com
 Full Choke Charters. Charter fishing on the boat Full Choke with Captain Sam. Come on down and enjoy the day with your family and friends. Let's catch some fish. Solomons Island, MD. Phone: 443-285-1140 or 301-318-2232. www.fullchokecharters.net
 Jennifer-Ann Charters. Jennifer-Ann Charters fishes the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean. She is a 53 foot state of the art fishing machine. Captain and Mate have a total of 50 years experience. Carries 30 passengers. Calvert Marina Charter Dock, Solomons Island, MD. Phone: 410-414-2459 or 410-320-2517. www.jenniferanncharters.com
 Marauder Charters. We offer you more than 25 years of proven ability in finding and catching trophy fish. A first class boat, equipment, and crew to serve up to 6 passengers. Completely equipped with the latest technology and safety devices. Calvert Marina, Solomons Island, MD. Cell Phone: 240-417-2406. www.captjohnmayer.com
 Strike Zone Charters. We know where the fish are and will get you there with speed and comfort. We offer a first class operation with quality equipment. Departing Solomons Island, Maryland daily. Calvert Marina, Solomons, MD. Phone: 410-326-3345 or 443-624-0247. www.fishstrikezone.com
St. Michaels, MD Fishing Charters
 My Desire Charters. "My Desire" is a 35' Cabo, located at Tilghman Island, approximately 15 minutes from St. Michaels. We are available for Rockfish Trips in the Mid Chesapeake Bay Area from April through November. We also do dinner cruises to Oxford and Cambridge. Come join us for a day on the Chesapeake. Please visit our web site for more information. Phone 410-310-9659. www.mydesire.8k.com
Tilghman Island, MD Fishing Charters
Other Fishing Charter DirectoriesChesapeake Angler Magazine's Charter Boat Directory. Maryland Charter Boat Association. The Maryland Charter Boat Association is the largest group of professional charter boat captains on the Chesapeake Bay. Upper Bay Charter Captain's Association. Chesapeake Bay charters for sportfishing or cruising the Maryland Chesapeake Bay.
Solomons Charter Boat Captains Association. Information on Charters out of the Solomons Island area.
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 Rudow's Guide to Fishing the Chesapeake. by Lenny Rudow. Information useful to any Chesapeake Bay angler. Rudow's Guide to Fishing the Chesapeake is the most comprehensive guide to angling on all of the Chesapeake's waters from main-stem Bay to tributaries and tidal creeks. Detailed charts show over 550 specific hotspots and 35 public shoreline fishing hotspots, plus 33 reliable public boat ramps. Specific Bay sportfish and the most effective methods of catching them during each phase of the season are meticulously discussed on a fish-by-fish basis, as are both modern and traditional tackle and rigs. Click here for more information. Buy from Amazon.com.
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