Chesapeake Bay covers 64,000 square miles and includes more than 150 rivers and streams. It is the world's major striped bass nursery with upwards of 80 percent of the Atlantic striped bass population spawning here in the spring. Juvenile striped bass remain in their spawning rivers for about two years. Then, they spread out and follow the bait into more open waters. By age four, striped bass begin to join the migration out of the Bay and north to New England and even Canada. They return over the winter to stage near their spawning grounds. In the summer, bluefish, Spanish mackerel, redfish, and Cobia move into the Bay on the heels of schools of menhaden and bay anchovies. Osprey, eagles, bottle-nosed dolphins, and other predators do the same.

I charge $150 an hour.

Do I need to buy a fishing license?

Yes, there are spots on the river that are better fished from shore.

Will there be cell phone reception?

No.

Should I bring a full set of foul-weather gear?

Not a bad idea.

Is it okay to bring a spinning rod?

Sure.

Do you provide sunscreen?

I'll have some onboard, but you might want to bring your favorite brand.

Is there a head onboard?

No. But we can run in if necessary.