Half Day Striped Bass Fishing - Chesapeake Bay
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
Target keeper and jumbo striped bass up to 52 inches longMultiple daily departures including morning, afternoon, and night tripsFourhour guided fishing experience accommodates up to six guests
Captain and crew at Fish 'N Party II have been absolutely crushing it this spring on the Chesapeake Bay striped bass runs. Our 4-hour trips are hitting the sweet spots where both keeper-sized rockfish and trophy stripers are feeding heavy. We're talking fish pushing 52 inches - the kind of bass that'll have you questioning your drag settings and testing your tackle to the max. With morning, afternoon, and evening departures running daily, you can pick whatever window works best for your schedule. Whether you've been chasing stripers for decades or you're just getting your feet wet in the saltwater fishing game, our crew knows exactly where these fish are staging and what they're hitting on.
This isn't your typical "hope and pray" fishing trip - we're dialed in on productive water and fish that are actively feeding. The Chesapeake Bay's spring striper migration creates some of the most consistent fishing on the East Coast, and we're positioned right in the heart of the action. Your 4-hour window gives us plenty of time to work multiple spots, adjust tactics based on what the fish are telling us, and put you on both schoolie action and those wall-hanger stripers. The boat handles six anglers comfortably, so you're not fighting for rail space or dealing with tangled lines every cast. Our crew keeps things running smooth - from rigging fresh baits to coaching you through fighting bigger fish. Spring weather on the Bay can shift, but that's exactly when stripers feed most aggressively, especially during those overcast conditions and light chop that gets baitfish moving.
We're running a mix of live bait and artificials depending on what's producing each day. Fresh spot, white perch, and bloodworms have been absolute money baits this season, especially when we're working the structure and drop-offs where big stripers ambush schools of baitfish. For the artificial bite, we're throwing everything from bucktails tipped with soft plastics to topwater plugs during the evening feed. The boat's equipped with quality rods and reels spooled with appropriate line weights - typically 20-30 pound test to handle both the smaller schoolies and those bruiser bass that can really pull. We'll adjust the drift based on current and wind, positioning over known rockpiles, channel edges, and grass lines where stripers consistently hunt. Circle hooks are mandatory for catch and release, and our crew handles all the net work and fish photography so you can focus on the fight.
Chesapeake Bay striped bass are legendary for good reason - these fish grow big, fight hard, and test every aspect of your angling skills. Spring brings the main migration as stripers move from their winter haunts into the Bay's tributaries to spawn, creating world-class fishing opportunities from March through June. The smaller schoolies in the 18-28 inch range provide non-stop action and are perfect for dialing in your technique, while the trophy bass over 35 inches deliver the kind of drag-screaming runs that saltwater anglers dream about. These bigger fish have the weight and power to really load up your rod, especially when they make their signature head-shaking runs near the boat. What makes Chesapeake stripers special is their aggressive feeding behavior - they'll hit everything from 6-inch swimbaits to tiny jigs, and they're not shy about crushing topwater lures during the right conditions. The Bay's structure-rich environment creates perfect ambush points, and stripers use these areas to corral baitfish into feeding frenzies that can last for hours.
The spring striper run doesn't last forever, and productive days like we've been seeing tend to book up fast once word gets out. Our daily departure schedule gives you flexibility to work around your timeline, whether you're looking for that early morning bite, afternoon action, or evening topwater fishing. Six-angler capacity means you can bring the whole crew or join a smaller group for a more personalized experience on the water. Fish 'N Party II has the local knowledge, quality equipment, and crew experience to put you on fish consistently - not just during the peak bite windows, but throughout the entire trip. These 52-inch stripers we've been seeing don't come around every season, and the overall quality of fish this spring has been exceptional. Don't wait until the run peaks and passes - book your half-day Chesapeake Bay striper trip now and get in on some of the best rockfish action the Bay has to offer.
The 28' Chesapeake delivers serious fishing power for your striped bass adventure on the Chesapeake Bay. Built in 2003 with twin 700HP Suzuki engines, this reliable fishing machine cruises at 28 knots to get you to the hot spots fast. She comfortably handles up to 6 anglers with plenty of room to work the rails when those keeper stripers start hitting. The wireless trolling motor keeps things quiet when you need stealth mode, while the GPS and fish finder combo helps locate those schools of jumbo bass. An onboard icebox keeps your catch fresh and drinks cold during those productive 4-hour trips. Whether you're chasing 52-inch monsters during the spring run or targeting solid keepers, this boat has the gear and space to make it happen on the Bay's productive waters.
Chesapeake Bay