One of the most difficult ways to learn how to fish the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean is trial and error. Then there’s the boat issue; we don’t all have one. Luckily, the Bay is full of knowledgeable guides and charter captains ready to show you the ropes. Below you will find a directory of professional light tackle guides, charter fishing boats, and head boats to get you started on your quest for the perfect fish. Whether you like light tackle jigging, fly fishing, trolling, or bottom fishing, there’s likely a local expert who can lend a hand. If you're just now trying to learn how to fish, our Fishing for Beginners articles are perfect for you.
Coastal | Upper Bay | Middle Bay | Lower Bay
Potomac River | Tangier Sound and Lower Shore | Way South
Coastal
Capt. Monty's Morning Star
Sea bass, tautog, and flounder fishing on inshore wrecks.
Capt. Monty Hawkins, 443.235.5577
Ocean City, MD
morningstarfishing.com
Upper Bay
Stella Charters
Family Light Tackle Fishing! Rockfish, Redfish, Pickerel, Speckled Trout, OC Tuna, and Bird Watching Trips
Capt. Eric Goodrich, 301.257.0838
stellacharters.com
Middle Bay
Badfish Charters
Half day, full day striped bass fishing trips, & cruises.
Capt. Mike Kent, 410.708.6754
Kent Narrows,Grasonville, MD
badfishcharterfishing.com
Fish With Weaver
Light tackle and fly fishing for rockfish, redfish, spanish mackerel, speckled trout, and pickerel.
Capt. Tom Weaver 410.533.0928
Annapolis, MD
fishwithweaver.com
Griffin’s Guide Service
Chesapeake Bay Light Tackle & Fly Fishing for Bull Redfish, Cobia, Rockfish, and Speckled Trout.
Capt. Steve Griffin & Capt. Drew Grahame, 443.624.0088
Deale, MD
griffinsguideservice.com
Good Fish Outdoors
Family-friendly crabbing and light tackle fishing charters on the Severn River and Middle Chesapeake Bay.
Capt. Josh Pasquariello, 410.934.7230
Annapolis, MD
goodfishoutdoors.com
Mikey's Guide Service
Light tackle charter fishing out of Chesapeake Beach for rockfish, bluefish, perch, spot, trout, and drum, and Chincoteague, VA for flounder.
Capt. Mike Johns, 667.301.6644
Chesapeake Beach, MD
mikeysguideservice.com
Rock On Fishing Charters
Family friendly light tackle & fly fishing.
Capt. Scott Barmby, 240.372.1864
Chesapeake Beach, MD
fishrockon.com
Salty Siren Fishing
Chesapeake Bay Light Tackle Fishing Guide
Capt. Chuck Jones, 410.353.0589
Pasadena, MD and Solomons, MD
saltysirenfishing.com
School of Rockfish
Light Tackle Fishing Lessons | 5-hour fishing trip | 1-3 anglers
Captain Tim Sughrue, 410.935.4023
Trappe, MD, on Porpoise Creek
[email protected], schoolofrockfish.com
Lower Bay
Fish Redeemer
Fish Redeemer is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization designed specifically to meet the needs and concerns of wheelchair bound guests.
301.706.0375
Ridge, MD
fishredeemer.org
Four Seasons Guide Service & Light Tackle Charter
Specializing in Chesapeake Bay light tackle fishing guide services from Rock Hall to Point Lookout.
Capt. “Walleye” Pete Dahlberg, 703.395.9955
St. Leonard, MD
walleyepete.com
Potomac River
Apex Predators Potomac Creek, LLC
Guided fishing trips targeting snakehead, catfish, rockfish, and crappie.
Capt. Mike Sielicki & Capt. Chris Evans, 540.408.3113
Potomac Creek, VA
fishapex.com
FishThePotomac
Washington, DC monster blue catfish fishing charters and tours aboard a Grady-White 330 Express, Boston Whaler 230 Dauntless, or Parker 2320 SL.
Capt. Tim Blanchard, 202.703.1141
The Yards Marina, Washington, DC
fishthepotomac.com
Tangier Sound and Lower Shore
Tangier Sound Charters
Specializing in fishing, scenic cruises, and Island exploration.
Capt. C.L. Marshall, 410.251.7341
[email protected]
Way South
Custom Tides Guide Service
Saltwater Light Tackle & Fly Fishing
Capt. Jason Yost, 757.650.2291
customtidesguideservice.com
