Frequently Asked Questions

~How do I choose the right style of trip?

Determine how many people are in your group. Do you have a group of people who want to go with you or are you planning to go alone? What is your budget? Do you want to be able to choose when and what we fish for?

• If budget isn't a huge concern, your best option is always a Private Charter. It gives you the ability to pick your own date, what fish you target, how many hours the trip is, and who is on the boat with you for the day.
•  If you have a group of people joing you then your best option is a Private Charter.
• If you are alone and don't want to spend the money on a Private Charter, then a Headboat or Walk On Charter are your best options.  Keep in mind that with either of these options you will need to pick from dates we have set on our booking calendar. We post our available Walk On Charter and Headboat dates on Facebook, Instagram, and also send them to our email list subscribers. Links and descriptions of what a Headboat is and what a Walk On Charter is can be found here... 

Headboat  Walk On Charter  Booking Calendar  E-Mail Sign up  Facebook  Instagram

~When is the best time to catch Rockfish (Striped Bass)?

• November, December, and January.  Rockfish prefer cooler water so they are generally not nearly as available in the warmer months. 

~Can I choose what fish we target on a Private Charter? 

• Yes! For Private Charters only, you have the latitude to chose your target species based on the length of your trip and what we have available during the time of your trip.  Make sure you gives us details at the time of booking if there is something specific you would like to catch and we will do our best to make the recommendations necessary to meet your goals!

~How many fish can I keep?

• The State government sets the limits, NOT THE CAPTAIN!!!  The answer depends on the species of fish and the time of year.  Please refer to the Maryland Department of Natural Reasources website for these regulations. https://www.eregulations.com/maryland/fishing/chesapeake-bay-seasons-sizes-limits

~What happens if it rains? 

• put on a rain coat

~If I bring 10 people with me, can I go for free?

• NO

~Is there a toilet on the boat?

• YES

~What if I get sea sick while we are fishing?

• Take motion sickness medicine before you leave and avoid this problem.

~Can we do 2 different types of fishing on our half day charter?

• Not typically. On occasion we will if it is possible but you should NOT expect it on a 6 hour half day trip. The distance of travel and the amount time it takes to change set ups mid trip is usually not possible in a 6 hour window. 
• Book an all day charter to do more than one type of fishing. If you want to do multiple types of fishing on your All Day Charter, it is your responsibility to let us know at the time of booking so that we can adequately prepare. 

~Why does a fishing trip cost so much?

• $250,000 boat, $50k-$60k in tackle and equipment, $20k-$30k per year in maintenance, $15-$20k per year in fuel, $5k-$10k per year in advertising, $5k per year in insurance, etc. You get a taste of this for a very small out of pocket expense.
• You show up to the boat in the morning, go fishing, take your cleaned fish off the boat and drive home all without having the headache of maintaining the boat, finding fish, shouldering the liability, or doing any of the undesirable work that goes with boat ownership! If you only knew, you would realize what a bargain you are actually getting...trust me!!!
• As a self employed individual, I do not get a pension which means I have to plan my own retirement with the money I make fishing. 
• I have a mortgage, utilities and a grocery bill just like everyone else! 

~How much does it cost for kids? 

• We charge the same price for ALL AGES!  A fishing trip is different than going to the movies!  We carry a lot of liability to carry passengers out on the water and therefore you must pay to play even if you are a child. Kids are great...but they also are much harder on the boat and equipment too. So for those reasons, we simply cannot afford to charge less for kids.

~Will I get a discount if the fishing isn't good?

• No. We guaruntee a fishing trip but we do not guaruntee fish.  There's no way we can wager the financial stability of our company on the actions of wild animals (fish).  You are in great hands fishing with us but sometimes fish just do not want to bite. It sucks but it happens.