
Chesapeake Bay Storytellers - Charter Fishing & Crabbing Tours

Join a seasoned guide who will take you to the Bay’s best fishing spots and provide instruction, tips and tricks to hook a large Striped Bass, while you discover secrets about the magnificent Chesapeake. Some trips also land flounder, sea trout, red drum, croaker, bluefish, spot, perch, or Spanish mackerel. Other trips trot-line for crabs. Rods, bait, tackle, licenses and tours aboard USCG certified vessels provided.
Bay Hunter Charter Fishing
Bay Hunters Charter Fishing serves the Chesapeake’s Western Shore from Shady Side. Fishing seasons run April through December and include Rockfish/Striped Bass, White Perch, Spot, Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout, Red Drum and Catfish. Fishing methods include trolling, bottom fishing, chumming and live-lining. 571-991-0868
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Bunky’s Charters
Bunky’s Charter Boats is Solomons Island’s leading charter fishing provider for fishing on the Chesapeake Bay and crabbing and fishing on the Patuxent River. 410-326-3241
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Fish the Bay Charters
Ready to enjoy a day on the Bay? Fish on! Full and half-day charters from Dameron are offered aboard USCG Certified vessels that can accommodate up to 25 anglers. Open boat make-up charters are available also. Rods, bait, tackle & license included. Options for hook ‘em & cook ‘em shore-side grilling and overnight accommodations. Specials and packages are available. 301-904-0935
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Katherine Charters
Katherine Charter Fishing offers full and half day trips aboard two Coast Guard certified vessels. Corporate trips are welcome. They provide licenses and tackle and encourage groups of all ages and abilities to join. They fish in numerous spots including Dundalk, Deale, Chesapeake Beach and Solomons for Rockfish, Bluefish, Trout, Spot, Perch, Cobia and Spanish Mackerel. Fish cleaning services are available. 301-704-0948
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Loosen Up Charters
With Loosen Up Charters, you can enjoy Chesapeake Bay fishing for Striped Bass from Deale. They specialize in fishing for the biggest stripers in the Chesapeake Bay. They also offer charters to fish for Spanish mackerel and bluefish, or provide bottom fishing for hardhead, spot and perch. 202-369-8203
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Megalodon Adventures
Megalodon Adventures provides full and half day trips as well as custom charters available from Port Republic. Troll for Trophy Rockfish in the Spring, or cast for Rockfish, Bluefish or Spanish Mackerel at the world famous Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant. Bottom fish for Croaker, Perch or Flounder. Wrestle huge Black Drum in deep water off the Eastern Shore. Try chumming or hugging for a variety of saltwater species. 410-474-0396
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Tuna the Tide
Tuna the Tide can help you plan a memorable trip from Kent Island or the Susquehanna Flats. Whether your style is light tackle, fly, jigging or live lining or the more traditional trolling and chumming, Captain Mark has the experience to put you on the fish. Their “Captain for a Day” service fine tunes your boating and fishing skills on either their boats or yours. It’s a great way to maximize your fishing or fun potential on your new boat! 410-310-1200
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VanAlstine Seafood & Farm
John VanAlstine is a commercial fisherman, oysterman, crabber and farmer who can take you fishing and crabbing. He owns 35-acres of oyster beds on the Rhode and West rivers near Dunkirk. Live, high-quality crabs, hard and soft, seasonal oysters and fish are also available for purchase. 443-223-3433
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Maryland's Great Chesapeake Bay Loop Getaway Guide
Maryland's Great Chesapeake Bay Loop Getaway Guide
Find a treasure trove of ways to explore the Bay, and meet our skilled Chesapeake Bay Storytellers.