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Charter Information & Rates

Chesapeake Bay Sport Fishing operates full-time private charter trips during season. Trips are available seven days a week based on weather and availability.

2026 Charter Season

May 16 - December 10, 2026

Rockfish closed: April 15-May 15 and July 16-July 31.

Typical windows:

  • 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM (or legal catch limit)
  • 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM (or legal catch limit)

Typical duration is up to 6 hours or the legal catch limit is reached — a sign of a productive day.

Reservation Policy

  • $200 deposit required for all reservations
  • 21+ days notice required for cancellation/reschedule without forfeiting deposit
  • Trips canceled within 72 hours or no-shows are subject to base vessel charges

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Boat Pricing

BoatRates
52' Jessie Girl$1,275 for up to ten (10) people
$120 per person for each additional person up to 42
Plus mate tip (typically 20-25% of trip total)
46' Vagabond$1,035 for up to eight (8) people
$120 per person for each additional person up to 12
Plus mate tip (typically 20-25% of trip total)
42' Kathy C$1,035 for up to eight (8) people
$120 per person for each additional person up to 22
Plus mate tip (typically 20-25% of trip total)
41' Valor$1,035 for up to eight (8) people
$120 per person for each additional person up to 17
Plus mate tip (typically 20-25% of trip total)

Things to Bring

Food, drinks (no glass), and weather-appropriate clothing.

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Meet the Captains

Experienced Chesapeake Bay captains with decades on the water.

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Promotions & Catering

Bay cruise dinner options, group add-ons, and gift options.

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Custom Trips

Sightseeing, sunset cruises, and custom-time tours can be arranged based on advance scheduling.