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
    Half Day Trip AM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 14 - Jan 1
    $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 flexible. Wether it is just a quick afternoon or morning trip to find Cobia, 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 to 12pm or 10am till 2pm
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip PM
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 14 - Jan 1
    $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 flexible. Wether it is just a quick afternoon or morning trip to find Cobia, 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 to 12pm or 10am till 2pm
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    $750
    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.
    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
    $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.
    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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FAQs about Fin-Atic Sportfishing Charters

Fin-Atic Sportfishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $600 per group - Half Day Trip AM (4 hours)
  • $600 per group - Half Day Trip PM (4 hours)
  • $750 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • $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

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)
  • Spadefish
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tautog
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

About the Captain

Mike Lintzenich
Poquoson, Virginia, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & License verified
57 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
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

C-Hawk (Center console) originally built in 2015. Powered by a 250HP Yamaha 4 stroke engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
4 persons

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

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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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 57 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (90)
September fishing trip
Half Day Trip with Captain Mike
Half Day Trip with Captain Mike
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Angler Rating
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
86%
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Sean D.
Washington, DC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip w capt Mike

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip AM on August 8, 2022
Capt Mike had been in contact with me the few days before our trip to discuss optimal time to go out. We ended up going out...
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Jeff M.
Smithfield, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Mike

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip AM on June 4, 2022
Highly recommend Captain Mike.  Communication was great setting everything up.  We had to cut our outing very short because...
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Earnest M.
High Point, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip AM on September 17, 2022
Had a great trip. Captain Mike was great and extremely knowledgeable. He put us in position to catch fish. Very pleasant trip.
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Adam M.
Sussex, New Jersey
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Mike

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 18, 2022
Captain and the mate worked hard to put us on fish !! We all caught fish, awesome trip.
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Chuck C.
Miami, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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Great outing

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 20, 2022
Friendly and helpful crew. Enjoyed the day. Thanks
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