Your Time With Us

Experience what the Chesapeake Bay has to offer the fly fisherman—Stripers (Rockfish), American and Hickory Shad, Speckled Trout, Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel, Redfish, and more. To keep you on the best fishing possible, we move where the fish move. Therefore, the location, time of launch, and time of return may change some due to fish migration.

To get us there, we have two fantastic fishing platforms, Pathfinder 2700 open equipped with Garmin and Hummingbird electronics, a 425HP Yamaha outboard and Rhodan trolling motor. Hewes 21 Redfisher equipped with Garmin electronics, a 300HP Yamaha and a Motor Guide trolling motor. Both boats are great fishing machines and will get in skinny water where the fish are.

We’ve got rod holders! Room for eight fly rods plus tons of storage.

Bring your own equipment or use all our latest ORVIS rods.

NOTE: This trip is for 1-3 people.

What's included

• State-of-the-art fishing boats
• All safety equipment
• Fishing license for all guests
• Top of the line rods and reels
• The Bay’s best lures or flies
• All bait (if bait fishing)
• Water, Gatorade, and ice
• USCG licensed captain
• MD licensed fishing guide

What to Bring

• Any food or drinks you may want (we have water and Gatorade for you)
• Sunscreen (no spray on the boat please!)
• UPF 50 long sleeve shirt or similar
• A hat
• Sunglasses. Smith polarized sunglasses will allow you to see fish and we'll loan you some if you'd like to check them out.
• Non-marking shoes (no black soles please)
• Rain gear
• Appropriate clothing for the weather (best to dress in layers)
• A small soft sided cooler is great. Leave large coolers to take fish home in your vehicle. We have a cooler on the boat for any drinks or snacks you wish to bring.
• Please no GLASS bottles.

Region

The Chesapeake Bay is broken down into three sections:

Upper Bay: from the Bay Bridge to the Susquehanna River

Middle Bay: VA/MD line north to the Bay Bridge

Lower Bay: VA/MD line south to the Bay Bridge Tunnel

We predominantly fish in the Middle Bay and upper parts of the Lower Bay.

Typical Weather

Spring (mid-March until mid-June):

A little chilly in March, sometimes the weather can be warmer and 50+ degree days are common. April and May temps are 50’s to 70’s. June temps are upper 70’s to 80+. Our Striped Bass Season is closed 4/1-5/15 as of now. We do have good Speckled Trout fishing during the closed season. As the water and air temps increase, the fish are moving into shallower water.

Summer (mid-June until early September):

Temps are 70-90 degrees and sometimes we get late afternoon thunderstorms. The morning and evening temps are the coolest. Mid-day can be good fishing with the right tide and some overcast skies. This is when we see Bluefish; and, from about July, Spanish Mackerel. Redfish are also more common in summer.

Fall (September until late November):

Shorter days and cooler temperatures make this a GREAT time to fish! Temperatures range from the upper 70s in September to the low 50s in November.

Winter (late November until early March.):

As water temperatures begin to drop, the trophy Striped Bass start to move back into the Chesapeake Bay and 40" fish are here. January thru March, the temperatures range from the low 40s to the mid 50s.

Do I need to buy a fishing license?

No. The boat is licensed which includes all persons fishing on it.

What size fly rod should I bring?

Bring your own seven- to nine-weight rod(s). I recommend two rods—one with a floating line and the other with a 250–350 grain depth charge line. Seven foot, 16-pound leaders will work. We have rods on the boat always.

Is it okay to bring a spinning rod?

Sure. We'll have them onboard. We are happy to customize your trip to include both spin and fly-fishing.

Can we keep fish?

Yes, in accordance with regulations in place at the time of your trip. We encourage catch and release to sustain the fishery.

Is there a head onboard?

Yes, on the 27' Pathfinder. The 21' Hewes does not have a head, but we can make a stop if needed.

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

Rain gear is never a bad idea.

Do you provide sunscreen?

Please apply or bring your favorite brand. We don't allow spray sunscreen on the boat (the spray discolors the boat materials).

Can I bring alcoholic beverages?

Feel free to enjoy the beverage of your choice in moderation. We recommend any additional celebrations wait until we are off the water.

Will there be cell phone reception?

Almost always.

Can I bring my dog?

We love dogs too, but no.