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)38 charters available

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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

Available in 4 Months

Starts from$350

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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

Available in 3 Weeks

Starts from$550

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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

Available This Week

Starts from$750

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Easton

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

Available This Week

Starts from$900

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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

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

(12)

12-30 Guests

2-6 Hours

11 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$500

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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

Available in 5 Months

Starts from$500

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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

Available This Week

Starts from$750

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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

Available in 5 Months

Starts from$880

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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

Available This Week

Starts from$750

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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

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

(12)

1-30 Guests

2-8 Hours

4 Trips

Available in 4 Months

Starts from$150

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Easton

Guest Reviews Say:

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

(11)

1-6 Guests

2-5 Hours

20 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$300

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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

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

(10)

1-6 Guests

2-6 Hours

6 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$350

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Complete Guide to Maryland Fishing

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Top Species

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

Agujon Needlefish

Size

4 - 10 lbs

Length

18" - 30"

Habitat:

InshoreRiverNearshoreOffshore

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Albacore Tuna

Size

20 - 45 lbs

Length

18" - 25"

Habitat:

Offshore

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American Yellow Perch

Size

1 - 4 lbs

Length

1" - 10"

Habitat:

RiverLakeBackcountry

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Atlantic Croaker

Size

1 - 8 lbs

Length

18" - 27"

Habitat:

OffshoreOcean FloorEstuaries

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Atlantic Mackerel

Size

1 - 3 lbs

Length

14" - 24"

Habitat:

NearshoreOffshore

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Atlantic Needlefish

Size

1 - 5 lbs

Length

23" - 27"

Habitat:

OnshoreRiverNearshoreOffshore

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Barndoor Skate

Size

4 - 44 lbs

Length

24" - 64"

Habitat:

OnshoreOffshoreOcean FloorContinental Shelves

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Bigeye Tuna

Size

150 - 300 lbs

Length

41" - 98"

Habitat:

Offshore

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Black Drum

Size

15 - 90 lbs

Habitat:

Brackish WatersOnshore

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Black Sea Bass

Size

2 - 9 lbs

Length

10" - 26"

Habitat:

OffshoreOnshoreNearshoreWreckReef

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Blacktip Shark

Size

100 - 150 lbs

Length

60" - 108"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreContinental ShelvesInsular Shelves

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Blue Catfish

Size

20 - 81 lbs

Length

25" - 46"

Habitat:

RiverLakeFlatsBackcountry

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Blue Marlin

Size

200 - 400 lbs

Length

132" - 197"

Habitat:

OffshoreOpen Water

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Bluefin Tuna

Size

200 - 600 lbs

Length

78" - 180"

Habitat:

Offshore

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Bluefish

Size

3 - 15 lbs

Length

15" - 51"

Habitat:

NearshoreOnshore

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Bonnethead Shark

Size

13 - 28 lbs

Length

24" - 59"

Habitat:

Offshore

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Bull Shark

Size

200 - 500 lbs

Length

84" - 142"

Habitat:

WarmShallow NearshoreRiver

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Chain Pickerel

Size

3 - 5 lbs

Length

14" - 39"

Habitat:

LakeRiverPondBogsSwamps

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Channel Catfish

Size

2 - 4 lbs

Length

15" - 25"

Habitat:

RiversTidal MouthsBendsWrecks

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Cobia

Size

10 - 80 lbs

Length

24" - 79"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

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Crappie

Size

0 - 5 lbs

Length

4" - 19"

Habitat:

RiverLake

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Great Snakehead

Size

4 - 15 lbs

Length

18" - 72"

Habitat:

LakesReservoirsCanalsSwampsRivers

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Green Sunfish

Size

1 - 2 lbs

Length

3" - 12"

Habitat:

LakeRiverBackwaterGravel Bottom

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Grey Triggerfish

Size

11 - 13 lbs

Length

19" - 24"

Habitat:

Inshoreoffshore

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Hardhead Sea Catfish

Size

1 - 12 lbs

Length

10" - 28"

Habitat:

Inshore

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Indo-Pacific Blue Marlin

Size

200 - 623 lbs

Length

132" - 192"

Habitat:

Offshore

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King Mackerel

Size

10 - 20 lbs

Length

19" - 72"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

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Largemouth Bass

Size

2 - 22 lbs

Length

15" - 32"

Habitat:

LakePondRivers

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Leopard Shark

Size

10 - 44 lbs

Length

50" - 78"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreReef

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Mahi Mahi or Common Dolphinfish

Size

15 - 30 lbs

Length

40" - 83"

Habitat:

Offshore

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Northern Kingfish

Size

1 - 3 lbs

Length

10" - 18"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

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Picked Dogfish

Size

80-200+ lbs

Length

30" - 37"

Habitat:

InshoreOffshore

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Redfish

Size

10 - 45 lbs

Length

30" - 61"

Habitat:

OnshoreFlatsBackcountryNearshore

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Sea Bass

Size

2 - 9 lbs

Length

10" - 26"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

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Sea Trout

Size

1 - 6 lbs

Length

20" - 55"

Habitat:

InshoreNearshoreCovered River

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Shad

Size

2 - 5 lbs

Length

6" - 25"

Habitat:

LakeRiver

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Sheepshead

Size

1 - 8 lbs

Length

14" - 20"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

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Shortfin Mako Shark

Size

150 - 300 lbs

Length

72" - 150"

Habitat:

Offshore

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Silver Surfperch

Size

1 - 1 lbs

Length

6" - 11"

Habitat:

InshoreFlats

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Smallmouth Bass

Size

1 - 4 lbs

Length

12" - 27"

Habitat:

LakeRiver

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Southern Flounder

Size

1 - 4 lbs

Length

12" - 33"

Habitat:

OnshoreInshoreChannelsRivers

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Southern Stingray

Size

50 - 200 lbs

Length

60" - 79"

Habitat:

Ocean BeachesOffshoreNearshoreBaysEstuaries

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Spanish Mackerel

Size

8 - 120 lbs

Length

20" - 72"

Habitat:

offshoreonshorenearshore

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Spotted Weakfish

Size

3 - 17 lbs

Length

12" - 39"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreCoastal River

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Striped Bass

Size

10 - 81 lbs

Length

20" - 55"

Habitat:

RiverLakeOnshoreNear shore

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Summer Flounder

Size

1 - 5 lbs

Length

15" - 37"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreOffshore

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Swordfish

Size

100 - 400 lbs

Length

48" - 179"

Habitat:

OffshoreDeepwater

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Tautog

Size

1 - 3 lbs

Length

1" - 36"

Habitat:

rocky outcropsbouldersjetties

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Thresher Shark

Size

500 - 1120 lbs

Length

120" - 240"

Habitat:

NearshoreContinental ShelfInshoreOffshore

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Tiger Shark

Size

850 - 3000 lbs

Length

120" - 295"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Book Charter

Wahoo Fish

Size

15 - 184 lbs

Length

8" - 100"

Habitat:

NearshoreOffshoreReef

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White Catfish

Size

6 - 9 lbs

Length

13" - 24"

Habitat:

Coastal RiverTidal Water

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White Marlin

Size

45 - 65 lbs

Length

50" - 118"

Habitat:

Offshore

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White Perch

Size

0 - 3 lbs

Length

7" - 19"

Habitat:

inshore

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White Weakfish

Size

7 - 88 lbs

Length

28" - 65"

Habitat:

OffshoreNearshoreCoral ReefsEstuariesBaysKelp Forests

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Yellowfin Tuna

Size

40 - 150 lbs

Length

27" - 94"

Habitat:

Offshore

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Ratings & Reviews Summary in Maryland

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Fishing in Maryland offers diverse opportunities across the Chesapeake Bay, Choptank River, Susquehanna River, and Atlantic waters near Ocean City. Anglers target rockfish, striped bass, flounder, black sea bass, catfish, bluefish, Spanish mackerel, tuna, sharks, and rays through bay fishing, offshore trips, surf fishing, and crabbing charters. Light tackle techniques and jigging methods produce impressive results, with many groups reaching daily limits quickly. Guides demonstrate exceptional patience with families and children, creating educational experiences that accommodate all skill levels from beginners to seasoned anglers. The professional crews maintain immaculate boats with top-quality equipment while providing hands-on service including fish cleaning and filleting.

Top Reviews

Maryland

5 / 5

Based on 340 reviews by Guidesly users

Melissa R

October 25, 2025

1 Guest

What a great day on the water! We booked this trip to celebrate my son’s 22nd birthday, and the experience was outstanding. The crew worked hard the entire time and truly made the day special. They shared a ton of knowledge about rockfish and helped us learn along the way. Nothing beats bringing home fresh-caught fish to enjoy. We’ll definitely book with them again!

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

Available in 10 Months

Starts from$550

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Camelia R

August 7, 2025

1 Guest

We had a great time fishing with Captain Jeff and his crew. The weather was perfect, and while the fish were a bit elusive, the experience was beautiful. We’re already planning our next trip!

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

Available in 5 Months

Starts from$500

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Sean W.

June 15, 2025

1 Guest

I had an amazing fishing trip with Captain Mason and couldn’t be more impressed. Right from the start, it was clear he knows his stuff—both as a fisherman and as a guide. He has deep knowledge of the area and took us to all the right spots. Whether you’re experienced or new to fishing, he’s incredibly patient and takes the time to walk you through everything. His passion for the sport is infectious and really made the day fun. The equipment was excellent, and safety and comfort were clearly a priority throughout the trip. We caught plenty of fish, and Captain Mason gave helpful tips that made a real difference. He even made sure to get great photos of us with our catches! Overall, it was a fantastic day on the water. If you want a captain who’s skilled, professional, and truly enjoys what he does, Captain Mason is the one to go with. I’m definitely planning to go again soon!

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

Available This Week

Starts from$900

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Dorothy M

June 8, 2025

1 Guest

James was incredibly knowledgeable and gave us a bay fishing trip we won’t forget. Even with a full moon and strong winds—conditions that had other guides heading back without fish—he got us on some solid Redfish. This was hands down one of the best guided trips we’ve ever experienced.

Annapolis

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

Available This Week

Starts from$650

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Terry

September 6, 2025

Trip taken August 13, 2025

Inshore, PM - 4 hrs Trip

2:00 AM - 6:00 AM

3 Guests

Although the Captain and his assistant were great and we each caught Rockfish, once everyone caught only one fish we returned to the dock. We paid for a four hour trip. But it only lasted two hours. Terry Peel

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

Available in 4 Months

Starts from$350

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Fishing Charters in Maryland, United States

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Maryland Fishing Charters(38 charters available)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

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Who are the best rated guides in Maryland?

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