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
Catch & release striped bass is open now.
Harvest rules: Striped bass harvest runs May 1 - July 31 and Sept 1 - Nov 30 with a 19"-24" slot system and 1 fish per person.
- April: Catch & release trophy rockfish, blue catfish, and bowfishing
- May 1 - July 31: Harvest season open, plus crabbing charters, bowfishing, catfish, and bottom fishing
- August: Rockfish closed; crabbing charters, bluefish & Spanish mackerel, bowfishing, catfish, and bottom fishing
- Sept 1 - Nov 30: Rockfish harvest reopens, plus crabbing charters, bowfishing, catfish, and bottom fishing
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
| Boat | Rates |
|---|
| 52' Jessie Girl | $1,515 for the first twelve (12) passengers
$120 per person for each additional person up to 42
Plus mate tip (typically 20-25% of trip total) |
| 46' Vagabond | $995 for the first eight (8) passengers
$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.
Open checklist
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.
