Fin-Atic Sportfishing Charters

Fin-Atic Sportfishing Charters offers some of the finest inshore, bay, and nearshore fishing in the entire Chesapeake Bay. Captain Mike Lintzenich is a 100-ton master captain who works hard to ensure that you experience the best fishing opportunities possible in this beautiful and bountiful fishery.

Choose between four, six, and eight-hour fishing trips for up to four people aboard a 25’ C-Hawk center console boat with a custom tower. The vessel is equipped with GPS and fishfinder to get you locked on the biggest fish in the bay, and features downriggers to help target those hard-to-reach fish beneath your feet. She also has a huge, 40-gallon livewell full of fresh bait.

Capt. Mike specializes in Cobia and Red Drum sight-fishing, but he will customize the trip to your needs and interests. You will be able to target Cobia from the beginning of June to the end of September, while Striped Bass can be caught in November and December. From complete beginners to the most experienced, he will work hard to ensure a safe and fulfilling day on the water. If you’re after a specific species, every part of your trip will be set up for it. Just want to catch some fish? Capt. Mike will make it happen.

All trips come with quality light tackle, a selection of lures, and the best live bait around. Mike prepares this ahead of time so you don’t waste yours fishing for it. Fishing licenses are also covered, and your fish will even be cleaned and filleted free of charge at the end of the day. All you need to bring is your food and drinks and plenty of energy for the day ahead.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    1/2 Day PM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $600
    Want to get the day started a little later, enjoy the afternoon in search of Cobia, Drum, Sheepshead, Spanish mackerel or take the kids out bottom fishing, this is the trip for you! We accept Venmo, Zelle, Cash App, but cash is preferred. Mates work for tips only , 20 percent is customary. Trip leaves at 1pm returns to dock at 5PM.
    Types of fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Fly Fishing
    Popping
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip AM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 14 - Jan 1
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $600
    This 4-5 hour fishing charter is for up to 4 people and will see you exploring the Chesapeake Bay. Licensing, bait, tackle, and fish-cleaning included. Departure time is 8am. Spend your morning trip to find Cobia, Sheepshead, Spanish mackerel or take some kids for bottom fish. Striped Bass can be caught in November and December. Mate works for tips, 20% is customary, we accept Cash, or Venmo, Zelle transfers as payment. You can choose 1/2 day trips from 8am-12pm or 1pm till 5pm.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $800
    Want to sleep in a bit this trip may be for you! This trip takes advantage of the middle part of the day. These trips start at 9am-3pm or 10am till 4pm. Species targeted will be Cobia, Spanish Mackerel, spadefish or Red Drum. Have young children we can mix it up with some bottom fish, your trip, you decide. We prefer cash as payment but will accept Venmo or Zelle. My mate works for tips only and 20% is customary.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 14 - Jan 1
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $900
    This is our most popular charter and will allow you to target multiple species in the Chesapeake Bay. How you spend your day is up to you. For example, start off with light tackle fishing for Spadefish, Tautog sheepshead, Spanish Mackerel, and Bluefish. Then move on to sight-fishing or chumming for larger species such as Cobia (June-September), Red Drum. Departure time depends on season and targeted species First mate works for tips, 20% is customary. We prefer Cash, but will accept Venmo or Zelle.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spadefish
    Spadefish
    Tautog
    Tautog
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 64 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
88%
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Susannah S.
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Awesome time!

VERIFIED   4 hr inshore on June 24, 2024
This was our first trip fishing this way. Captain Mike was wonderful! Each one of us caught multiple fish and had an absolute...
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Euseekers W.
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Great Captain

VERIFIED   1/2 Day PM on June 23, 2024
Captain Mike put us on about 7-8 fish on our trip, only one ended up biting, but we still got to take home a fish.
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Reginald W. I.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Perfect

VERIFIED   4 hr inshore on June 16, 2024
Captain Mike showed us a great time on the water. Caught the biggest fish I ever caught as well. Definitely recommend👏🏾
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Josh W.
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5.0 / 5
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BIG Fish!!!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on July 10, 2024
Mike and Brandon got us on some big Cobia despite very choppy seas.  We had a great time!
Josh W. recommends Fin-Atic Sportfishing Charters
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Angel G.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing with Mike

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip AM on August 30, 2024
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FAQs about Fin-Atic Sportfishing Charters

Fin-Atic Sportfishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group - 1/2 Day PM (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Half Day Trip AM (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Fin-Atic Sportfishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well 40 gallon
  • Wireless Trolling Motor bow mounted 115lb trust for reef fishishing

Trips booked with Fin-Atic Sportfishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Prepared in advance)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate (Works for tips 20% is customary)
  • Fishing License

Fin-Atic Sportfishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (Chesapeake Bay)
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Fin-Atic Sportfishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging

Top targeted fish species with Fin-Atic Sportfishing Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spadefish
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tautog
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Meet the Captain

Mike Lintzenich
Poquoson, Virginia, United States
3 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
64 Customer reviews
Response time 3 hours
Member since March 2018
I started fishing as soon as I could walk, exploring the Florida Everglades, Ten Thousand Islands, and Florida Keys in 1975. Since moving to the East Coast in 1993, I have been avidly fishing the Atlantic Ocean and its estuaries every chance I get. The Chesapeake Bay provides amazing opportunities for saltwater fishing enthusiasts like me!

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Black Drum Black Drum
Bluefish Bluefish
Cobia Cobia

Boat specs

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2015
Boat manufacturer
C-Hawk
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha 4 stroke
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Chesapeake Bay
Nearshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live Bait Well
40 gallon
Wireless Trolling Motor
bow mounted 115lb trust for reef fishishing

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Prepared in advance
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Works for tips 20% is customary
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
No min. age, life jackets supplied
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Bank Transfer

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