Top Rated Fishing Charters in Maryland

Q: Who are the best rated guides in Maryland?

Some of the best rated guides in Maryland are: Good Time Charters Desperate Measures Guide Service Rowe Boat Sportfishing Baitwatch Fishing Capt. Phil Gootee Fishing Charters and Tours Max Fly Charters Outta Line Charters Salty Siren Fishing Just For Fun too Charters Lucky Strike Charter

Q: What are the top fishing types in Maryland?

Some of the best trip types in Maryland are: Inshore Fishing Backcountry Fishing River Fishing Lakes/Reservoirs/Ponds Fishing Offshore Fishing Shore Fishing Wrecks/Reefs Fishing

Q: What are the top species I can catch in Maryland?

Some of the top fish species you can catch in Maryland are: Agujon Needlefish Albacore Tuna American Yellow Perch Atlantic Croaker Atlantic Mackerel Atlantic Needlefish Barndoor Skate Bigeye Tuna Black Drum Black Sea Bass

Q: Do I need experience to go on a Fishing Charter?

Absolutely not! Most charter captains welcome anglers of all skill levels and specialize in teaching beginners. Many charters are family-friendly and will teach basic fishing techniques, help with equipment, and ensure everyone has a great time. Let your captain know your experience level when booking so they can tailor the trip accordingly.

Maryland Fishing Charters(38 charters available)

Stevensville, MD

24 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for consistent catches and amazing wildlife sightings with dolphins and manatees

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1-6 Guests

7-8 Hours

5 Trips

Starts from$650

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Dameron, MD

20 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Technical Fishing • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Fly Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Guests stayed on fish the whole time with continuous action and fun

(1)

1-4 Guests

4-8 Hours

3 Trips

Starts from$450

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Rock Hall, MD

20 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Technical Fishing • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Drift Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers rave about Captain Lance's fish-finding ability and crew's incredible work ethic

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1-6 Guests

2-6 Hours

6 Trips

Starts from$350

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Berlin, MD

2 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Bass Fishing • Freshwater Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers praise Captain Brian's expertise and top-notch equipment for unforgettable fishing trips

(5)

4-8 Guests

6-12 Hours

5 Trips

Starts from$250

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Chesapeake Bay

15 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Bass Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers rave about Captain Phil's amazing catch rates and friendly, knowledgeable service

(12)

12-30 Guests

2-6 Hours

11 Trips

Starts from$500

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Chesapeake Bay

13 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Bass Fishing • Freshwater Fishing • Fly Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers praise Max's local expertise and consistent striped bass success

(8)

1-5 Guests

4-8 Hours

7 Trips

Starts from$500

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Chesapeake Bay

43 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Freshwater Fishing • Drift Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for his local knowledge, clean boat, and successful stripers and white perch catches

(12)

4-8 Guests

6 Hours

5 Trips

Starts from$880

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Annapolis, MD

4 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for exceptional patience with kids and expert light tackle techniques

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1-3 Guests

3-8 Hours

7 Trips

Starts from$450

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Chesapeake Bay

25 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Bass Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers praise Captain Jeff's expertise in putting them on fish and achieving limits

(13)

1-6 Guests

8 Hours

5 Trips

Starts from$500

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Chesapeake Bay

37 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Drift Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers praise knowledgeable captains who consistently put guests on fish

(21)

1-17 Guests

6-8 Hours

3 Trips

Starts from$750

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Chesapeake Bay

10 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Freshwater Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Captain Jake's expertise puts guests on fish consistently with excellent equipment and service

(22)

6-8 Guests

4-8 Hours

5 Trips

Starts from$550

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Stevensville, MD

21 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Drift Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Guests love Captain Jason's fish-finding expertise and professional crew service

(15)

1-16 Guests

6 Hours

6 Trips

Starts from$900

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Havre De Grace, MD

31 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Freshwater Fishing • Fly Fishing • Drift Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Captain Jeff's local knowledge consistently puts guests on fish with professional service

(10)

1-3 Guests

5 Hours

2 Trips

Starts from$450

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Chesapeake Bay

12 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Freshwater Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers praise Todd's fish-finding skills and excellent communication with kids

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4-6 Guests

2-6 Hours

7 Trips

Starts from$349

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Annapolis, MD

47 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for incredible knowledge and getting clients on fish in challenging conditions

(2)

1-30 Guests

4-8 Hours

2 Trips

Starts from$650

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Ocean City Maryland

15 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Families

Guest Reviews Say:

Captain JD's expert fish-finding skills and friendly crew deliver memorable catches

(11)

1-4 Guests

4-8 Hours

5 Trips

Starts from$450

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Chesapeake Bay

5 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Freshwater Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for expert local knowledge, consistent rockfish catches, and patient teaching

(5)

1-4 Guests

5 Hours

4 Trips

Starts from$650

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Stevensville, MD

23 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Bass Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers rave about Captain Rich's knowledge and his dedication to ensuring everyone catches fish

(10)

1-6 Guests

5-8 Hours

3 Trips

Starts from$450

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Chesapeake Bay

29 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Bass Fishing • Drift Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers praise Captain Lenny's consistent fish-finding ability and helpful crew

(8)

1-6 Guests

4-8 Hours

5 Trips

Starts from$600

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Deale, MD

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers praise Captain Tom's fish-finding expertise and quick limits

(10)

1-6 Guests

4-8 Hours

4 Trips

Starts from$595

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Chesapeake Bay

15 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Fly Fishing • Drift Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers praise Gary's expert knowledge of hot spots and ability to put guests on fish consistently

(12)

6-8 Guests

7 Hours

5 Trips

Starts from$750

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Choptank River, Maryland, USA

20 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Freshwater Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers rave about Herman's local knowledge and consistent striped bass limits

(29)

1-6 Guests

4-6 Hours

5 Trips

Starts from$350

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Rock Hall, MD

25 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Bass Fishing • Drift Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers praise Chuck's expertise and dedication to finding fish even in tough conditions

(12)

1-30 Guests

2-8 Hours

4 Trips

Starts from$150

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Chesapeake Beach, MD

42 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Freshwater Fishing

1-19 Guests

6-8 Hours

3 Trips

Starts from$700

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Ocean City, MD

9 Yrs experience • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for going above and beyond to find fish and creating unforgettable experiences

(3)

1-4 Guests

5-12 Hours

5 Trips

Starts from$999

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Ocean City, MD

27 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Families • I Tie My Own Flies • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Drift Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Guests praise the knowledgeable captain and exceptional crew for abundant catches and family-friendly service

(10)

1-4 Guests

2-8 Hours

12 Trips

Starts from$300

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Susquehanna River

21 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Bass Fishing • Freshwater Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Guests praise Captain Victor's professionalism and ability to put them on fish

(1)

1-2 Guests

4-8 Hours

5 Trips

Starts from$250

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Chesapeake Bay

9 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers praise Captain Eric's expert local knowledge and consistent fish-catching success

(7)

1-6 Guests

3-8 Hours

7 Trips

Starts from$400

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Annapolis

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for exceptional expertise in Chesapeake Bay and ensuring successful fishing trips

(5)

1-4 Guests

4-8 Hours

5 Trips

Starts from$450

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Baltimore

46 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Guests praise the great boat, quality equipment, and knowledgeable crew

(4)

1-6 Guests

5-6 Hours

7 Trips

Starts from$550

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Ocean City, MD

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for expert knowledge of fishing spots and friendly, professional service

(13)

1-6 Guests

3-12 Hours

7 Trips

Starts from$750

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Baltimore, MD

30 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Bass Fishing • Freshwater Fishing • Drift Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers praise Captain Mark's expertise in quickly putting clients on fish and reaching limits

(10)

1-6 Guests

6-8 Hours

2 Trips

Starts from$700

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Ocean City, MD

21 Yrs experience • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers praise Jeff's expertise and passion for finding fish in any conditions

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1-5 Guests

3-8 Hours

8 Trips

Starts from$400

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Cambridge, MD

1-3 Guests

4 Hours

1 Trip

Starts from$500

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Ocean City, MD

Guest Reviews Say:

Guests love Captain Dave's expertise with kids and his perfect positioning for great catches

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1-6 Guests

2-5 Hours

20 Trips

Starts from$300

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Ocean City, MD

32 Yrs experience

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for expert fish-finding and incredibly friendly crew that treats guests like family

(10)

1-6 Guests

2-8 Hours

18 Trips

Starts from$275

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Ocean City, MD

35 Yrs experience

Guest Reviews Say:

Guests praise the fantastic trip, outstanding crew, and superb boat quality

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1-6 Guests

12 Hours

2 Trips

Starts from$3,000

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Deale, MD

8 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for professional expertise, local knowledge, and successful rockfish catches

(4)

1-38 Guests

8 Hours

1 Trip

Starts from$900

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Complete Guide to Maryland Fishing

Discover everything you need to know about fishing in Maryland - from top species and techniques to the best times to visit.

Top Species

Learn about the most sought-after fish species in Maryland waters

Agujon Needlefish

Size

4 - 10 lbs

Length

18" - 30"

Habitat:

InshoreRiverNearshoreOffshore

Fishing Charters in Maryland

Discover top rated fishing charters and guides in Maryland

Maryland Fishing Charters(38 charters available)

Complete Guide to Maryland Fishing

Top Species

Agujon Needlefish

Albacore Tuna

American Yellow Perch

Atlantic Croaker

Atlantic Mackerel

Atlantic Needlefish

Barndoor Skate

Bigeye Tuna

Black Drum

Black Sea Bass

Blacktip Shark

Blue Catfish

Blue Marlin

Bluefin Tuna

Bluefish

Bonnethead Shark

Bull Shark

Chain Pickerel

Channel Catfish

Cobia

Crappie

Great Snakehead

Green Sunfish

Grey Triggerfish

Hardhead Sea Catfish

Indo-Pacific Blue Marlin

King Mackerel

Largemouth Bass

Leopard Shark

Mahi Mahi or Common Dolphinfish

Northern Kingfish

Picked Dogfish

Redfish

Sea Bass

Sea Trout

Shad

Sheepshead

Shortfin Mako Shark

Silver Surfperch

Smallmouth Bass

Southern Flounder

Southern Stingray

Spanish Mackerel

Spotted Weakfish

Striped Bass

Summer Flounder

Swordfish

Tautog

Thresher Shark

Tiger Shark

Wahoo Fish

White Catfish

White Marlin

White Perch

White Weakfish

Yellowfin Tuna

Top Deep Sea Fishing Trips in Maryland

Top Activities in Maryland

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs about Maryland

Who are the best rated guides in Maryland?

What are the top fishing types in Maryland?

What are the top species I can catch in Maryland?

Do I need experience to go on a Fishing Charter?