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About the Captains

Our captains don’t just know the Chesapeake Bay — they know how to catch fish on it. With decades of hands-on experience, they track seasonal patterns, tides, structure, and feeding behavior to keep rods bent throughout the trip. Whether you’re booking a family outing or chasing serious action, you’ll fish with professionals who prioritize safety, strategy, and a great atmosphere onboard.

Captain Steve Dunn

Capt. Steve Dunn

Experience: 40+ years

Favorite Target: Rockfish

Has fished and crabbed the Chesapeake Bay for decades and knows the seasonal patterns inside and out.

Captain Lee Buckel

Capt. Lee Buckel

Experience: 40+ years

Favorite Target: Rockfish

A longtime bay and Atlantic angler known for productive strategy and a fun trip atmosphere.

Captain Paul Reynolds

Capt. Paul Reynolds

Experience: 30+ years

Favorite Target: Rockfish

Raised in Queenstown, MD, with a USCG 50-ton Masters license and a customer-first approach.

Captain Mike Chearno

Capt. Mike Chearno

Experience: 30+ years

Favorite Target: Rockfish

Focused on keeping groups active, engaged, and on fish throughout the trip.

Captain Bernie Bobnar

Capt. Bernie Bobnar

Experience: 40+ years

Favorite Target: Rockfish

USCG 100-ton Masters license captain with decades of hands-on offshore and bay experience.