Join Captain Damon K Williams aboard the Crack of Dawn for a fishing adventure! Captain Damon has worked the waters of the Chesapeake Bay for 30 years making his living Fishing, Crabbing, and Hunting! A Local to these areas his expertise is unrivaled.
"We booked a Father’s Day fishing trip with Capt. Damon and First Mate Dan, and it exceeded our expectations!" — Caroline,
Enjoy a day on the water with Capt. Brian Thomason, in his new 28' Sportsman 282 TE, named Second Chance. He will always try his best to provide a top-notch light tackle fishing charter.
"First time taking my 5 year old out on charter. The currant had the fishing off the day we went but the captain kept us moving and searching for keepers." — Michael,
Join Chubby Chaser Charters to explore some of the best fishing Maryland has to offer! Captain Daniel Morrison has been fishing for 18 years and has been a licensed captain for 8 years, so he has all the experience needed to put you on the fish.
"Great trip, First Mate and Capt were very friendly and knowledgeable." — Samir,
Chasin Fins is located in Madison and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters. All Capt. Tony's trips have flexible hours, so feel free to tell him what you have in mind regarding departure times. Capt.
"Captain Tony took us to a couple of the spots he knew around the area for good fishing!" — Kerry,
Salty Siren Fishing is your ticket to a memorable time on the Chesapeake Bay. We split the season between our Southern Bay location in Ridge, MD, and our Northern Bay location in Pasadena, MD.
Solomons has a fish with your name on it, so let Capt. Travis Fishing Charters help you catch it! Captain Travis will be your guide, offering their professional experience.
Spend the day with Lochjaw Charters and let them show you what makes the fishing in Solomons so memorable! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Thomas Loch can tell you all about them.
"Lochjaw really knows what they are doing. We caught a full limit of Rockfish in the first half of the trip and spend the second half pulling in dozens more fishing off the bottom of the bay." — Steve,
Visit the quaint community of Solomons, Maryland, to explore this little island on the banks of the Patuxent River, and enjoy fishing in the Chesapeake Bay.hen it comes to fishing techniques, bottom fishing and light tackle are available.
"Had an amazing time. Captain Travis was great. Extremely knowledgeable about the area, the hot spots, and what was biting." — Victor,
Spend the day with Fish Taxi and get hooked on light tackle fishing on the Chesapeake Bay and remote islands. Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Rockfish, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, and anything else that bites.
"Captain Joe was awesome! He went above and beyond to find the right places for my son and I to have a memorable experience." — Jeff,
Drayden, Maryland offers unparalleled access to the legendary Chesapeake Bay fishery, where anglers target prized species like Striped Bass, known locally as Rockfish. These waters host one of the world's premier Striped Bass habitats, with peak seasons in May for trophy catches and October's frenzied 'Rocktober' feeding events. The nutrient-rich tributaries and tidal flats also yield abundant Black Sea Bass, Red Drum, Spanish Mackerel, and Spotted Seatrout.
Strategically positioned near the Potomac River and Patuxent River estuaries, Drayden provides diverse fishing environments—from shallow grass beds to deep channel edges. Inshore charters navigate protected creeks for White Perch and Croaker, while nearshore excursions challenge anglers with Bluefish and hard-fighting Tautog around oyster bars. Freshwater options in nearby Savage River and Deep Creek Lake add trout, bass, and walleye opportunities.
Expert-guided charters leverage generations of local knowledge to adapt techniques seasonally, whether live-lining menhaden for Rockfish or jigging structure for Sheepshead. Family-friendly trips focus on action-packed species like Spot and Croaker, ensuring memorable catches for all skill levels. With over 30 professional charter operators based minutes from Drayden's docks, every excursion delivers access to the Chesapeake's most productive honey holes.
