Trip Times, Fishing Seasons, Fishing Trip Rates, Things to Bring, and More!
Let’s Go Fishing on The Marylander!
We cannot wait to take you fishing on the Chesapeake Bay! Not only does The Marylander specialize in fishing, we specialize in creating memories with friends and family on the Chesapeake Bay that will last a lifetime!
Listed below is the seasonal outline. We are happy to address any additional questions you may have as well! Contact our Captain TODAY at (443)-262-2588 or captain@marylandfishingandhunting.com.
Book your trip aboard The Marylander to have the opportunity to catch a fish of a lifetime! Follow us on Facebook to view our latest adventures on the Chesapeake Bay!
Trip Times
As the seasons change, so do our trip times! This gives our crew the best opportunity to put you in front of some of the best fishing action on the Chesapeake Bay!
May 1st- November 15th
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Morning: 5:45 am- 11:45 am
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Afternoon: 12:30 pm- 6:30 pm
November 16th – December 5th
- Morning or Afternoon: Only one trip runs per day during the months of November & December: 6 am- 12 pm or 12 pm- 5 pm.
The Chesapeake Bay is a special place and it creates memories that last a lifetime. We feel fortunate to be apart of these memories with you, your friends, and family aboard The Marylander! Click the link to view more photos like this on Facebook! #TheMarylander
Fishing Season May 1st- Dec. 5th
The Chesapeake Bay is not only a world class Striped Bass Fishery, it is home to several different species during the Fishing Season! Below is a description of the seasonality of the different Fishing Seasons in Maryland and what to expect when you book your next adventure aboard The Marylander!
All species harvested aboard The Marylander are in accordance within Maryland guidelines and law. CLICK HERE to view Maryland Fishing Seasons and Regulations.
The Chesapeake Bay is a tributary of longevity and great opportunity. It brings great joy to anglers throughout the Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter in Maryland. We look forward to participating in this fishery every year and appreciate the time spent creating memories with our anglers on every voyage!
Spring- May
Spring has not only sprung, the Maryland Fishing Season has just begun! During this month, the Striped Bass have just started there Spring migration out of the various tributaries in Maryland. As they travel through the mainstem of the Chesapeake Bay, we witness some of the best angling the Spring has to offer!
The Spring is also your best chance to catch giant Blue Catfish! When water salinity is low, these fish move throughout the Chesapeake Bay and are a rod bending good time that is fun for all ages!
Spending time with Friends and Family is what it is all about! We look forward to meeting your Crew and creating memories that last a lifetime!
Summer- June & July
The weather is starting to heat up and so is the fishing in Maryland! During this month we typically transition to live bait and light tackle fishing for Striped Bass. Not only are the fish plentiful, they are typically healthy, and put up a great fight!
Bottom fish such as White Perch, Cat Fish, and Spot are typically plentiful during early Summer months. Blue Fish normally make there first appearance in late July. Blue fish and Spanish Mackerel become more plentiful as the Chesapeake Bay heats up during the Summer months. Additional migratory species move further up the Chesapeake Bay as the weather heats up!
We can’t wait to take you Fishing this Summer on the Chesapeake Bay!
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Late Summer- August
This is one of the best times of the year to catch multiple coastal species during a trip with us aboard The Marylander! During this time period, we typically target Spanish Mackerel & Blue Fish with light tackle!
Over the past several seasons, species such as Sea Trout, Cobia, Black Drum, and Red Drum have started to become plentiful in the Mid Chesapeake Bay.
Did you know that the Chesapeake Bay is home to various migratory species?! We caught this 23′ Florida Pompano on one of our most memorable Fishing Trips!
*Special Notice for the Month of August*: Trips from August 1st to August 31st will not target Striped Bass due to Maryland Law. Species of target will include Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, Sea Trout, Black Drum, Red Drum, Cobia, Perch, Spot, Croaker, Channel Catfish, & Blue Catfish, and any additional seasonal species if available.
Blue Catfish are not just great to eat, they are actually an invasive species on the Chesapeake Bay. Helping catch these fish is not only fun, its positive for our local fishery in Maryland!
During the month of August we will also focus on targeting Chesapeake Bay Blue Catfish. These fish put up a great fight and are excellent to eat! Not only are you catching dinner, your helping protect the future Crabs and related species in the Chesapeake Bay by targeting this invasive species!
The Chesapeake Bay is the world’s largest estuary spanning 64,000 square miles and six states. Besides legality, the seasonality of what is caught is based on what Mother Nature will unknowingly bless us with. That’s why it’s called fishing!
September & October
The beginning of September restarts our Striped Bass Season. Light tackle fishing is fantastic this time of the year and one of our favorite months in Maryland! Cooler temperatures lead to moments of great excitement on the Chesapeake Bay!
As we transition into Autumn, cooler temperatures signal a changing of the seasons. Schools of menhaden start to show up in the mainstem of the Chesapeake Bay. This can only mean one thing, it’s the start of “Rock-tober” on the Chesapeake Bay! This annual phenomenon creates some of most visually entertaining, bait busting, top water fishing of the year!
Additional Species such as Blue Fish, White Perch, Spot, and Cat Fish can typically be targeted during this time period.
Spend your next day making memories with family and friends this Summer! Fishing aboard The Marylander is a great way to spend your next day on the Chesapeake Bay! CLICK HERE to BOOK TODAY!!!
November & December
The Winter Fishing Season on the Chesapeake Bay can yield some of the most exciting fishing of the year! Not only is trolling an option, the Winter is also an excellent opportunity for some of our guests to learn and experience light tackle fishing through the technique of jigging to catch some of the largest fish in Maryland! If you ever wanted to see acres of bait being chased by migratory Striped Bass, this is your chance!
Catch your next fish of a life time aboard The Marylander and ask our Captain about preserving your memory with Gray’s Taxidermy. Our Captain is a local representative for the “Worlds Largest Marine Taxidermist” and can assist with preserving the memory of your greatest catch!
Fishing Trip Rates
Rate: Base price of $900 per trip for 6 anglers or less on board. Any additional angler is $150 per person with a maximum of 18 total anglers on board. Plus gratuity for your Mate.
Jigging is a style of fishing for individuals who want to learn how to advance their skillset as anglers. Similar to the Summer & Fall months when we primarily use live bait, light tackle jigging is extremely hands on! We use some of the best products on the market to target your catch during the Winter months! During this season we use our custom fishing rods made by Ron Buffington at JLS to catch some of the largest fish on the Chesapeake Bay! CLICK HERE to see our friend & local craftsman Ron Buffington build our custom fishing rods.
Add Ike Jime to your next Charter!
Ike Jime is the practice of humanely harvesting a fish at its highest potential. Our crew has gone through rigorous training to process your next catch at its highest potential. Through this method we provide you the opportunity to have your seafood harvested with the best harvesting practice known and have an educational trip on the largest estuary in the world, the Chesapeake Bay!
- Additional charge for Ike Jime: $25 per fish. This service must be requested prior to the departure of your trip to accommodate for additional services and preparation.
Wanna learn more about Ike Jime?! Click Vox’s picture above or see the links below to learn more about “a considered kill.”
View the links below to learn more about Ike Jime!
- Ike Jime Federation’s Home Page CLICK HERE!
- Vox’s YouTube Video: “The right way to kill a fish”
- AFTCO’s YouTube Video: “How to Ike Jime A Fish”
- Fish and Hunt Maryland’s Facebook Video: The Ike Jime Federation’s trip aboard The Marylander
Make sure you bring a camera to capture your trips most exciting moments! Check out our Captains latest photo’s by clicking the picture above!!!
Things to Bring
- Sunblock- Preferably lotion. PLEASE do not use aerosol. It stains boat paint!
- Cooler- For your food, drink, & days catch!
- Ice
- Water
- Food and drink
- Rain Gear
- Camera/ Phone
- Motion Sickness Preventative
- Sunglasses
- Extra Clothing
- Soft Soled Shoes
Note: We will supply all applicable fishing licenses, tackle, rods & reels, and bait for our anglers. We will also filet your catch and bag it before you head home!
The Chesapeake Bay is a tributary of longevity and great opportunity. It brings great joy to anglers throughout the Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter in Maryland. We look forward to participating in this fishery every year and appreciate the time spent creating memories with our anglers on every voyage! “CLICK” on the image above to follow us on Facebook!!!
Deposits & Trip Cancellations
- A mandatory deposit of 50% of the total trip cost is due when booking.
- Deposits are due within 7 days of verbal confirmation.
- We require 30 days prior notice for cancellations. Cancellations within 30 days of the reserved trip forfeit the deposit amount of 50% of the total trip cost. Cancellations within 14 days of the reserved trip are charged the full amount of the reservation.
- We accept Cash, Check, Visa, Master Card, Discover, Apple Pay, & Venmo!
- We charge an additional 4% for all credit card transactions.
Charter Fishing on The Marylander is a great way to spend time with friends and family on the Chesapeake Bay!
Inclement Weather
Your safety, the safety of the crew, and the vessel are of the highest priority when booking a trip aboard The Marylander. Inclement weather may cause your trip to be canceled by the Captain before your trip. In this case a full refund will be awarded or your trip may be rescheduled for an available date.
We are ranked “Top 10 Annapolis, Maryland Fishing Charters” by Maryland Recommendations!