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 Season
May 1 – July 31, 2026 and September 1 – December 10, 2026
Rockfish closed in August. Maryland's rockfish (striped bass) season pauses August 1 – August 31 and resumes September 1.
Year-round options: we run charters all year. Crabbing, 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
- $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
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.
| Boat | Rates |
|---|
| 52' Jessie Girl | $1,515 for up to twelve (12) people
$120 per person for each additional person up to 42 |
| 46' Vagabond | $1,275 for up to ten (10) people
$120 per person for each additional person up to 12 |
| 42' Kathy C | $995 for up to eight (8) people
$120 per person for each additional person up to 22 |
| 41' Valor | $995 for up to eight (8) people
$120 per person for each additional person up to 17 |
| 42' Sellfish | $995 for up to eight (8) people
$120 per person for each additional person up to 22 |
All prices shown are vessel-only. Mate gratuity is paid separately at the dock.
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.
