Charter Fishing
You can spend the entire season fishing around for ideal charter fishing trips. Or you can stop right here in the “charter fishing capital of Maryland” since 1946, with the largest charter fishing fleet on the Chesapeake Bay.
Things to know before booking your trip:
- Charter boats include licenses and tackle
- Trolling does not require bait cost
- Bottom fishing with blood worms is based on market price
- Chumming bait cost is based on market price.
- Boxed lunch options are available. Call 800-233-2080 to order.
Current Trips
Monday – Thursday
- 6 Pack Charter: 6 hour $550 / 8 hour $700
- Over 6 Pack Charter: 6 hour $575, $80 for each person over six
- 8 hour $775, $80 for each person over six
Friday – Sunday
- 6 Pack Charter: 6 hour $675 / 8 hour $800
- Over 6 Pack Charter: 6 hour $700, $89 for each person over six
- 8 hour $825, $89 for each person over six
Types of Fishing
- Trolling: In this type of fishing, one or more lines are baited with lures or bait fish and drawn through the water. Methods: from behind a moving boat or by slowly winding the line in while fishing from a static position. Types of fish caught: rockfish, bluefish, and Spanish mackerel.
- Bottom fishing: A weight is tied to the end of the line and a hook is positioned about an inch above the weight. You can also use the weight to cast or throw the line a set distance. Fish targeted: ground fish such as spot, white perch, croaker and rockfish.
- Chumming: Ground-up fish (chum) is thrown into the water to lure a variety of fish by their sense of smell. Species lured by this type of fishing: rockfish and bluefish.
Following any fishing trip aboard the head boat or one of our charter fishing boats, complete your fun-filled day by allowing us to prepare your big catch. Simply bring "ready to cook" fish fillets to the Rod 'N' Reel Restaurant and our Chef will cook it
Charter Fleet
Capt. Mike Harris
COMPENSATION
Builder: Markley
46ft; 800 Caterpillar
Licensed for 6 passengers
Call: 301-717-5905 for reservations
Email: mikeharris33@verizon.net
Capt. Chris Mills
COOLBEANZ
Builder: Jones
40' X 13', Single 450 Cummins Diesel
Licensed for 22 passengers
Call 443-532-1025 for reservations.
Email: captain@coolbeanzcharters.com
Website: www.coolbeanzcharters.com
Captain Chris Mills is a longtime resident of Calvert County and currently calls North Beach home with his wife Dawn and son Tyler. Chris has more than 20 years of experience working on charter boats. For several years, he spent most of his time on Captain Ed O'Brien's "Semper Fidelis" and became a Coast Guard Certified Captain in 2007. Chris lives by the hard-to-argue-with motto: "Life is Good." Especially when it comes to spending a day on the Chesapeake Bay.
Capt. Damon K. Williams
CRACK OF DAWN
Builder: Carman
50' X 16', Twin John Deere diesel engines
Licensed for 42 passengers
Call 410-474-9858 for reservations.
Email: chesapeakebayoutdoors@gmail.com
Website: www.chesapeake-bay-outdoors.com
Born and raised in Calvert County and growing up in Chesapeake Beach, Captain Damon has been making his living in the Chesapeake Bay Outdoors for three decades. Fresh out of school Captain Damon bought his first commercial license and charter boat, the Rockhound, from the family of famed lure maker Captain Arden Cather. Since then, Captain Damon has operated his boats from Massachusetts to Florida. Captain Damon holds a USCG Masters License, MD State Fishing Guide License, MD Outfitters License, and NOAA’s Highly Migratory Species Charter Permit
Capts. Justin Tackett & Ken Tackett
DAY DREAMER
Builder: Bertram
38' X 14 1/2', Twin Cummins diesel engines
Licensed for 6 passengers
Call 703-477-5272 for reservations.
Email: ktackett1@cox.net
Website: www.daydreamersportfishing.com
Join Captain Ken or Justin Tackett aboard the “Day Dreamer,” a tremendous boat that takes on large head sea with ease. Its large cockpit is equipped with A/C and state-of-the-art electronics, and offers plenty of room to maneuver when the action gets intense.
Capt. Marcus Wilson
HOT-LICK
Builder: Carman
375 HP John Deere 45' X 13'
Licensed for 22 passengers
Call 301-785-1199 for reservations.
Email: hotlickcharters@yahoo.com
Website: www.hotlickcharters.com
Years ago, in his mid-20s, Captain Marcus Wilson started fishing on the Bay with his dad like many a young Captain. More recently, he gained experience working as a mate on some of the best charter boats in the mid-Bay area. He's had the opportunity to fish with Drew Payne on the “Worm,” Marty Simounet on the “Kyran Lynn,” Eddie Green on the “Plumb Crazy,” and Jamey Danford on “Kelly D.” Now Captain Marcus has his own boat and is excited to build his own charter business.
Capt. Charlie Marenka
JENNIFER ANN
Builder: Chesapeake Boats
50' X 16.5', Caterpillar
Licensed for 30 passengers
Call 410-320-2517 for reservations.
Email: Captaincharlie@jenniferanncharters.com
Website: www.jenniferanncharters.com
At 50 feet, the “Jennifer Ann” is a big, comfortable boat with plenty of headroom and loads of experience at the helm with Captain Charlie Marenka. In addition to being a U.S. Army veteran and retired DC fireman, Charlie has decades of fishing wisdom under his belt and is here to make your day on the Bay a memorable one.
Capt. Marty Simounet
KYRAN LYNN
Builder: Harry White
40' X 13.5', Single 375 hp Diesel
Licensed for 20 passengers
Call 410-474-4105 for reservations.
Email: charterfishing@aol.com
Website: www.charterfishin.com
Step aboard the “Kyran Lynn” with Captain Marty Simounet and crew for a fun-filled day of Chesapeake fishing. Watch the sun pop over the horizon as you head to the local fishing grounds. Then feel the excitement build as you wait for Capt. Marty to signal "lines in," and compete to be the angler in your party who catches the biggest fish
Capt. Chris Coleman
MISTY BLUE
43' with a 13 beam
Call 443-532-6850 for reservations.
Email: mistybluecharters@gmail.com
Chris Coleman grew up fishing with his father at the age of 7. Chis has been a licensed charter boat captain for 27 years. When he is not fishing, he can be found at the firehouse where he has been a firefighter for the last 30 years.
Capt. Ed Green Jr.
PLUMB CRAZY
Builder: Meekins
42' X 14', Twin 355 Cat
Licensed for 18 passengers
Call 301-233-0377 for reservations.
Email: captain@plumbcrazycharters.com
Website: www.plumbcrazycharters.com
Captain Eddie Green Jr. is a fisherman. Period. Or should we say, exclamation point. His passion for fishing is matched by a long track record exploring the Chesapeake—including growing up working with his dad on the "Why Not" and 13 successful years on his former "Bay Raider." Plumb crazy for fishing? You bet.
Captain Bill Zimmerman
SALTY DAWG
Builder: Chris Craft
42' X 14.5'
Licensed for 6 passengers
Call 443-996-5818 for reservations.
Email: saltydawg20794@yahoo.com
Website: www.saltydawgcharters.com
Captain Bill Zimmerman has been fishing in the Chesapeake Bay and the Florida Keys for over 36 years. He is extremely knowledgeable of the middle Bay fishing areas. Capt. Bill will provide you with an enjoyable day (or evening) on the Bay. His excellent knowledge of the area will get you on fish such as rockfish (stripers), bluefish, spanish mackerel, croaker, perch, spot, drum, and flounder. If they are out there and biting, he will find them.
Capt. Wayne Schuhart
TRICIA ANN II
Builder: Markley
46' X 14'
Licensed for 24 passengers
Call 301-751-6056 for reservations.
Email: wschuhart1@aol.com
Website: www.triciaanncharterfishing.com
Captain Wayne Schuhart has been fishing the Chesapeake Bay since he was in his teens. Whether it's trolling for Trophy Rockfish or live lining for smaller summertime rock, Captain Wayne will make sure you have a fishing day to remember. He holds a 100-Ton Near Coastal U.S.C.G. Master Captain’s license and an advanced degree in going the extra mile.