Charter Fishing

Group of people on an All In charter fishing boat
Women in coats on a boat holding a large fish
Boys on a boat holding a large fish
Mary Lou Too charter fishing boat with fish shaped sign
Rod N Reel charter fishing entrance sign and stairs
Group of people on the Big Worm charter fishing boat holding fish

Booking a charter boat for a full or half day on the Chesapeake Bay is the perfect way to clear your mind and concentrate on having fun! Charter boat crews provide everything you need – equipment, licenses, ice, bait, tackle and a great water view. They prepare the boat and equipment, rig the bait and navigate for you – all you need to think about is relaxing, enjoying time out on the water and catching some fish!

Fishing seasons on the Chesapeake Bay (species migrations and availability vary from year to year depending on weather and other conditions):

  • Striped Bass (Rockfish) regular season runs May through mid-December, closing for a two-week period in July in 2023.
  • Black Drum open year round.
  • Spot and white perch open year round.
  • Spanish mackerel and bluefish open year round.

Depending on the time of year, charter boat fishing techniques include trolling, cut-bait, chumming, live bait, jigging and bottom fishing.

What to bring on a charter boat trip:

  • Packed lunch and beverages (or ask about catered lunches)
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen and sunglasses, or rain gear if it looks like rain
  • A cooler to take your catch home in

*You must obtain correct licensing documents to fish and crab on your own in Maryland.

All In Charters
255 Alexander Ln., Solomons MD 20688
Phone: 443-684-1484 Email All In Charters

All In Charters offers sport and recreation fishing on the Chesapeake Bay. We can accommodate up to 28 passengers.        
All In Charters Website

Big Worm
3150 Karen Drive, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
Phone: 410-474-4428 Email Big Worm

From corporate team building events to bachelor parties to family reunions, Captain Drew can cater to any occasion. Big Worm is rigged with top of the line tackle and ready to provide you and your party the best fishing experience the Chesapeake Bay has to offer. 
Big Worm Website

Bunky’s Charter Boats Inc.
14448 S. Solomons Island Road, P.O. Box 379, Solomons, MD 20688
Phone: 410-326-3241 Email Bunky’s Charter Boats Inc.

Family owned and operated since 1989, Bunky’s is Solomons Island’s leading provider of everything you need to enjoy the thrill of catching the “Big One” on the Chesapeake Bay.
Bunky's Charter Boats Website

Chesapeake Adventures Sportfishing 
5300 Breezy Point Road, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
Phone: 301-758-3475

Your captain is dedicated to ensuring each Chesapeake Bay adventure is a safe and fun experience. Multiple boats available to accommodate any number of passengers.        
Chesapeake Adventures Sportfishing Website

Chesapeake Bay Outdoors Charter Fishing and Waterfowl Hunting 
255 Alexander St., Solomons, MD 20688
Phone: 410-474-9858 Email Chesapeake Bay Outdoors Charter Fishing and Waterfowl Hunting

Chesapeake Bay Outdoors offers charter fishing and waterfowl hunting. Several charter boats available allowing accommodations for up to 42 passengers.        
Chesapeake Bay Outdoors Charter Fishing and Waterfowl Hunting Website

Chesapeake Beach Fishing Charters 
3748 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
Phone: 301-855-4665 Email Chesapeake Beach Fishing Charters

We offer a wide variety of charter boats that will fit just about every angler’s needs. Our boats can accommodate parties or groups of all sizes from the traditional angler 6-pack to a party of up to 30 anglers. The Beachcomber II, Reel Attitude, Mary Lou Too, Plumb Crazy, Mary C, Katherine II and Tamshell 2.  
Chesapeake Beach Fishing Charters Website

CoolBeanz Charters 
4165 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
Phone: 443-532-1025 Email CoolBeanz Charters

Come enjoy fishing with Captain Chris Mills. Whether trolling, chumming, jigging, or bottom fishing, Captain Chris finds the fish. We can accommodate up to 22 passengers.
CoolBeanz Charters Website

Dolly Diesel Sportfishing 
4165 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
Phone: 301-855-8940

Step aboard the 50-foot Dolly Diesel sport fishing vessel. We can accommodate up to 27 passengers to give you a "one-of-a-kind" experience on the bay.
Dolly Diesel Sportfishing Website

Double D Charters 
Solomons, MD 20688
Phone: 410-586-2415

Join us for full and half day trips. We supply custom quality rods, a fish box and ice. We can accommodate up to six passengers       
Double D Charters Website

Fin Finder Charters 
105 Charles St., Solomons MD 20688
Phone: 240-925-9598 Email Fin Finder Charters

Join us with a group of friends or family and spend the day on the Chesapeake Bay sportfishing. We can accommodate up to 36 passengers.       
Fin Finders Charters Facebook

Grace Mary Charters 
255 Alexander Lane, Solomons, MD 20688
Phone: 301-910-0744 Email Grace Mary Charters

Join us for a memorable journey out on the Chesapeake Bay for full and half-day fishing trips. We can accommodate up to six passengers.      
Grace Mary Charters Website

Hooked Up 2 Charters 
4165 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
Phone: 410-474-2836 Email Hooked Up 2 Charters

Accommodating up to 20 passengers for an amazing group fishing experiences. We supply all your fishing equipment from quality rods and tackle to ice for the fish you catch!
Hooked Up 2 Charters Website

Hot Lick Fishing Charters 
4165 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
Phone: 301-785-1199

Spend the day on the water with Captain Marcus Wilson on the Hot Lick. We offer full and half-day fishing trips. We can accommodate up to 22 passengers.      
Hot Lick Fishing Charters Website

Jig This Charter Fishing 
255 Alexander Lane, Solomons, MD 20688
Phone: 443-624-3047 Email Jig This Charter Fishing

Charter fishing on the Chesapeake Bay. Come on out and enjoy a day on the bay with Captain Chris. We can accommodate up to six passengers.    Jig This Charter Fishing Website

Katherine Charter Fishing 
3748 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
Phone: 240-676-1098 Email Katherine Charter Fishing

Family owned and operated charter boat out of the Chesapeake Beach offering private half-day and full-day trips. Charter boat sails seven days a week.      
Katherine Charter Fishing Website

Kelly D Sportfishing & Waterfowl Hunting 
14448 S. Solomons Island Road, Solomons, MD 20688
Phone: 202-409-8685

We offer bottom feeding, chumming, cruises, light tackle-jigging, live lining, night fishing, sight fishing, trolling, wreck fishing and waterfowl hunting.      
Kelly D Sportfishing & Waterfowl Hunting Website

King Fish Charters 
4165 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
Phone: 443-934-0339    Email King Fish Charters

Make your day on the bay memorable with King Fish Charters. We book full and half-day trips of sport fishing on the Chesapeake Bay.  We can accommodate up to six passengers.

King Fish Charters Website

Lexianna Charters 
3748 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
Phone: 410-320-6954    Email Lexianna Charters

We supply licenses, quality rods, tackle and ice. Join us for full or half days of fishing on the Chesapeake Bay. Accommodating up to 17 passengers for all your fishing excursions.

Lexianna Charters Facebook

LJK Outdoors 
255 Lore Road, Solomons, MD 20688
Phone: 410-629-9206

We are the premier fishing guide, charter fishing, head boat, scenic tour and party cruise. We can accommodate up to 22 passengers for your fishing adventure.

LJK Outdoors Website

Lochjaw Charters 
Solomons, MD 20688
Phone: 410-586-3327    Email Lochjaw Charters

This captain's goal is to ensure all passengers have a memorable and exciting fishing experience. Charter boat can accommodate up to six passengers.

Lockjaw Charters Website

Lucky Strike Charters 
255 Lore Road, Solomons, MD 20688
Phone: 410-474-9180    Email Lucky Strike Charters

Create lasting memories by booking with Lucky Strike Charters. We can accommodate up to six passengers for a day of adventure on the bay.

Lucky Strike Charters Website

Marauder Charters 
255 Alexander Lane, Solomons, MD 20688
Phone: 240-417-2408    Email Marauder Charters

Marauder Charters has everything from the fishing license to custom built rods and tackle. Come fishing on a beautiful boat with a fun crew on the scenic Chesapeake Bay.

Marauder Charters Website

Mary Lou Too Charters 
3866 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
Phone: 443-865-7937    Email Mary Lou Too Charters

Sport fishing on the Mary Lou Too includes all fishing licenses, equipment, bait and ice. Great for business trips, church groups and family reunions. We can accommodate up to 19 passengers.

Mary Lou Too Charters Website

Megalodon Adventures Charters 
P.O. Box 332, Port Republic, MD 20676
Phone: 410-474-0396

Paddle a few miles inland on Parker’s Creek and enjoy one of the most pristine and picturesque watersheds remaining on the Western Shore of the Chesapeake. Explore the secluded shallows of Slaughter Creek on the Eastern Shore while you photograph nesting Ospreys and stately Bald Eagles. Experience the beautiful beaches of uninhabited islands like James Island in the mouth of the Little Choptank River. Limited numbers of kayaks are available for rent.
Megalodon Adventure Charters Website

Mike Harris Charters 
4165 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
Phone: 301-717-5905 Email Mike Harris Charters

Bring your friends, family, or coworkers to spend an enjoyable charter day on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay. All licenses are included with your trip. We can accommodate up to six passengers.
Mike Harris Charters Website

Miss Linda’s Charters 
4165 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
Phone: 301-855-5381 Email Miss Linda’s Charters

Offering Maryland’s best in Chesapeake Bay charter fishing. We can accommodate up to 21 passengers for your charter fishing adventure.

Miss Susie Charters 
105 Charles St., Solomons, MD 20688
Phone: 301-873-1327    Email Miss Susie Charters

All charter boats are available for up to 28 passengers for your fishing excursions. Miss Susie Charters will ensure that you have an enjoyable, fun-filled, and exciting experience on the bay.

Miss Susie Charters Website

Nauti Charters 
255 Alexander St., Solomons, MD 20688
Phone: 301-643-6508

We offer trolling, bottom fishing and sight casting. Over 35 years of marine experience.

Patience Sportfishing 
14485 Dowell Road, Solomons, MD 20688
Phone: 410-535-1554 Email Patience Sportfishing

Join us for a day on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay and fish for some of the many species of this bountiful waterway. Patience can accommodate 14 anglers. Half-day and full-day trips available.  
Patience Sportfishing Website

Plumb Crazy Charters 
4165 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
Phone: 301-233-0377 Email Plumb Crazy Charters

Come join us and experience some of the best fishing historic Chesapeake Bay has to offer. Book a fun-filled day entertaining clients, employees or family and friends. We can accommodate up to 18 passengers.

Plumb Crazy Charters Website

Reel Attitude Charters 
Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
Phone: 410-414-9662 Email Reel Attitude Charters

Reel Attitude gives you a personalized service that will accommodate up to 26 passengers, although small parties tend to be more fun for everyone!

Reel Attitude Charters Website

Renegade Charters 
Solomons, MD 20688
Phone: 301-449-7111

Join us for half and full-day charters. We supply bait, tackle, ice fish to catch and memories. We can accommodate up to six passengers.
Renegade Charters Website

Rock-N-Robin Charter Fishing 
4165 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
Phone: 804-814-2573 Email Rock-N-Robin Charter Fishing

Join us for a fun-filled day of fishing on the Chesapeake Bay. Captain Robin has over 20 years of experience to get you to those best fishing spots. We can accommodate up to 12 passengers.
Rock-N-Robin Charter Fishing Website

Rod ‘N’ Reel Charter Fishing 
4165 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
Phone: 800-233-2080 Email Rod ‘N’ Reel Charter Fishing

Book a trip with the bay’s most experienced fishermen for 6-hour-, or 8-hour trips. We have been known as the charter fishing capital of Maryland since 1946 and have the largest fishing fleet on the Chesapeake Bay.
Rod ‘N’ Reel Charter Fishing Website

Shea-D-Lady Fishing Charters 
14485 Dowell Road, Solomons, MD 20688
Phone: 301-672-3282 Email Shea-D-Lady Fishing Charters

Enjoy the fun aboard our custom 46’ Markley. There is plenty of room to fish, tan or dance. We can accommodate up to 42 passengers for all types of fishing.
Shea-D-Lady Fishing Charters Website

Solomons Island, Maryland Fishing Charters 
Solomons, MD 20688
Phone: 410-326-2670 Email Solomons Island, Maryland Fishing Charters

We offer a wide variety of charter fishing packages including exciting full-day or half-day trips. We can accommodate both large and small groups.
Solomons Island, Maryland Fishing Charters Website

Strike Zone Charter Fishing 
14755 Dowell Road, Solomons, MD 20688
Phone: 443-624-0247 Email Strike Zone Charter Fishing

Bring your family, friends and coworkers aboard the Strike Zone. Trips include bait, quality fishing rods, ice and licenses. We can accommodate up to six passengers.
Strike Zone Charter Fishing Website

Sunny Leigh Charters 
4165 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
Phone: 410-474-4105    Email Sunny Leigh Charters

Sunny Leigh Charters offers some great fishing memories you won’t soon forget. Step on board for a fun filled day of charter fishing in Chesapeake Beach.

Sunny Leigh Charters Website

Teacher's Pet Fishing 
Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
Phone: 301-751-5813 

Join USCG Captain Travis for a full day of fishing adventures on the Chesapeake Bay. All supplies are provided. We can accommodate up to 6 passengers.

Time Off Charters 
1745 Forest Glen Drive, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Phone: 410-808-3832 Email Time Off Charters

Time Off Charters is here to serve all your fishing and boating needs. We can accommodate up to four passengers.
Time Off Charters Website

Tricia Ann II Charter Fishing 
4165 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
Phone: 301-751-6056 Email Tricia Ann II Charter Fishing

The crew invites you to join them for a great day on the Chesapeake Bay. Your captain goes the extra mile to make sure you experience the best day of fishing to be remembered. We can accommodate up to 24 passengers.
Tricia Ann II Charter Fishing Website

Walleye Pete 
Solomons, MD 20688
Phone: 703-395-9955 Email Walleye Pete

We provide full and half-day excursions to give you the fishing experience you are searching for. We can accommodate up to four passengers.
Walleye Pete Website