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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 Rockfish Harvest Season

May 1 – July 31, 2026 in open areas and September 1 – December 5, 2026. Area restrictions apply in May.

December 6 – 31, 2026: catch-and-release only; no rockfish harvest. See Maryland DNR regulations for locations, limits, and restrictions.

Rockfish closed in August. Targeting rockfish (striped bass) is prohibited August 1 – August 31, 2026. Harvest resumes September 1.

Year-round options: we run charters all year. Crabbing, blue catfish, bow fishing, bottom fishing for white perch and snakeheads, and Bay cruises are available outside rockfish season — including August. Contact us for off-season availability.

Typical windows during rockfish season:

  • 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

  • The required deposit is shown before checkout and applies toward the trip total
  • 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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Current Charter Pricing

Mate gratuity not included. Posted vessel rates do not include the mate's tip. A 20–25% gratuity (of the trip total) is customary and is paid directly to the mate at the end of the trip.

Current charter rates are shown during online booking. Choose a date to see pricing for available boats and your group size.

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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.