The
Chesapeake Bay from Maryland to the Virginia Capes, the rivers and
estuaries that feed it as well as the adjacent offshore waters of
Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina make up one of the most
spectacular fisheries in the world! Those who have had the
opportunity to fish this special place feel fortunate. The
Chesapeake Bay has one of the largest fish attracting devices in the
world, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Complex. Add to that the
offshore towers and ship wrecks, near by Inlets, the relatively
short run to the Gulf Stream and you quickly realize why the
Mid-Atlantic coast is considered one of the best places in the world
to fish!
This site is designed to assist you in planning your next Fishing
Adventure. It covers many of the fish you will encounter, inshore
and offshore. We have links to some of the best Marinas, Tackle
Suppliers, Charter Boats, and Fishing Guides in the area. We have
quick links to local weather, marine water temp.; tide reports and
data buoy reports. The Seafood Recipe link has some great ideas for
your catch. We have upgraded our discussion boards. They are a great
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Dr. Julie Ball
Don Malkowski
Virginia Morton
Private charter boats, carry up to
6 anglers for one set fee on a custom fishing trip either inshore or
off. These boats do mostly trolling, however they do bottom fishing
also. Trolling is where the boat puts out up to 7 lines at varying
depths & lengths and is moving the whole time dragging baits. On a
offshore trip you can catch such species as Blue Marlin, Blue Fin &
Yellow Fin Tuna, Wahoo, Dolphin, King Mackerel, Blue Fish, Spanish
Mackerel. While bottom fishing you can catch Stripers, Croaker,
Spot, Flounder, Trout, Drum, Cobia, Amberjack, Sharks and Spadefish.
Guides services, specialize in
custom trips and cater to small groups, usually 1 to 3 anglers. This
type of chartering is up close and personal, lots of one on one
instruction from your guide. They offer a hands on experience, from
rod handling to bait rigging. Most guide trips are inshore but
some guides offer offshore trip as well. Guides offer additional
fishing techniques, like saltwater fly-fishing.
Head boats,
sometime called party boats, take 30 to 60 fishermen on a bottom or
drift fishing trip lasting from a half day to whole day. Anglers pay
on a per-angler bases, and the boat usually has room for walk ups.
The trip includes bait, tackle, someone to gaff and take your fish
off, and great help when lines break or get tangled.
The
Chesapeake Bay from Maryland to the Virginia Capes, the rivers and
estuaries that feed it as well as the adjacent offshore waters of
Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina make up one of the most
spectacular fisheries in the world! Those who have had the
opportunity to fish this special place feel fortunate. The
Chesapeake Bay has one of the largest fish attracting devices in the
world, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Complex. Add to that the
offshore towers and ship wrecks, near by Inlets, the relatively
short run to the Gulf Stream and you quickly realize why the
Mid-Atlantic coast is considered one of the best places in the world
to fish!
