Fish with us aboard the Chesapeake Charm our 40 ft. charter boat - U.S. Coast Guard approved for up to 12 passengers or aboard the Lisa S our 48 ft. heritage charter/tour boat - also Coast Guard approved - for up to 48 passengers. For smaller crews we also have Desperate Measures our 26 ft., center console, open, outboard cruiser - ideal for groups of 4 or less. Bait, ice, tackle and license provided. Click here to reserve your fishing charter, hunt, or tour or call us anytime at: (301) 872-4041 or (301) 904-0935!
Things you should bring: protective clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen, food/drink, cooler with ice for catch, comfortable boat shoes and camera!
Accommodations are available in Lexington Park, about 20 minutes away. Local hotels include Sleep Inn (301) 737-0000, Hampton Inn (301) 863-3200 or 1-800-426-7866, Extended Stay (240) 725-0100, Fairfield Inn (301) 863-0203, and Best Western (301) 862-4100. There are several Bed & Breakfast locations in the area, including Woodlawn (a unique waterfront bed & breakfast about 15 minutes away - (301) 872-0555).
Located about an hour and one-half south of Washington D.C. and two hours south of Baltimore. Fish The Bay Charter service is situated between Solomons Island and Point Lookout on the southern Chesapeake Bay; just moments from prime fishing grounds. Trips depart from St. Jerome's Creek at the mouth of the Bay.
An assortment of fishing options are available for you. The season opens in mid-April as trophy rockfish migrate in the Bay. May through October are filled with an assortment of fishing possibilities including chumming, bottom fishing, and jigging for trout, rockfish, bluefish, croakers and flounder. Summer croaker fishing is especially fun for beginners as well as veterans. November and December round out the season with trophy fishing as fish are migrating again, and sea duck hunting or a combo of both - "Cast & Blast".
A deposit of $100 is required at time of booking; mail to:
Fish The Bay Charters
50126 Dove Cove Road
Dameron, MD 20628
Attn: Phil
Cancelled parties due to inclement weather or at Capt. Phil's discretion will be fully refunded. A cancellation by the party will result in loss of the deposit. For pricing information, call us at (301) 872-4041 or (301) 904-0935.
The Captain is not responsible for weather (unless it is absolutely beautiful), fishing or other matters known as luck, acts of God, or random fate! Party members are directly responsible for their own personal items.
Charter departure times vary based on season; contact Capt. Phil - 301-904-0935