Safari Girl Charters
Safari Girl Charters
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Safari Girl Charters invites you to join Captain Mark Brown for a great fishing experience on Chesapeake Bay. Mark has been fishing on the upper Bay for over 30 years. If you're looking for someone who can take your whole family for a fishing adventure, look no further!
You'll be fishing aboard a 35' Chesapeake Bay deadrise boat, the 'Safari Girl.' Fully equipped with top of the line electronics and safety gear, she'll quickly get you where you need to be thanks to a 370 HP Cummins engine. These boats are custom-built to be used for fishing the bay for a number of fish species. She's a spacious vessel with enough room for up to 6 anglers to relax and fish in comfort.
The main focus of most anglers coming to Chesapeake Bay is the utterly fantastic Striped Bass fishing. More commonly known as Rockfish in Maryland, Stripers are the #1 prize on most trips. Other than Bass, you can expect to encounter species like Bluefish, White Perch, Trout, and more besides.
You'll be provided with all the necessary fishing gear to get the job done, including rods, reels, and terminal tackle. The only thing you should do is get a pair of polarized sunglasses, and some drinks and snacks if you're so inclined. Capt. Mark and the crew look forward to helping you turn your fishing dreams into reality.
Safari Girl Charters invites you to join Captain Mark Brown for a great fishing experience on Chesapeake Bay. Mark has been fishing on the upper Bay for over 30 years. If you're looking for someone who can take your whole family for a fishing adventure, look no further!
You'll be fishing aboard a 35' Chesapeake Bay deadrise boat, the 'Safari Girl.' Fully equipped with top of the line electronics and safety gear, she'll quickly get you where you need to be thanks to a 370 HP Cummins engine. These boats are custom-built to be used for fishing the bay for a number of fish species. She's a spacious vessel with enough room for up to 6 anglers to relax and fish in comfort.
The main focus of most anglers coming to Chesapeake Bay is the utterly fantastic Striped Bass fishing. More commonly known as Rockfish in Maryland, Stripers are the #1 prize on most trips. Other than Bass, you can expect to encounter species like Bluefish, White Perch, Trout, and more besides.
You'll be provided with all the necessary fishing gear to get the job done, including rods, reels, and terminal tackle. The only thing you should do is get a pair of polarized sunglasses, and some drinks and snacks if you're so inclined. Capt. Mark and the crew look forward to helping you turn your fishing dreams into reality.
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Reviews (14)
Patrick HemmerRepeat angler5.0VerifiedAmazing trip!
Afternoon / Evening trip on August 16, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 childMy son and I went out to have a boy’s weekend. Captain Mark accommodated us and even allowed a schedule change. The fishing was great - we caught a couple of blue catfish, several big channel catfish, and even a Blue Crab. Boat was immaculate. Captain Mark has lived in that area his whole life and probably knows almost everything there is to know about fishing, fishing spots, and the Chesapeake. He was extremely polite and friendly and great around kids. We will definitely be returning when Striped Bass season opens. Can’t say enough good things about Captain Mark or the trip. Highly recommend. I’m not getting anything for leaving this comment - it’s all true.
Pat Hilditch5.0Half a day with Captain Mike - Awesome Fishing
half day trip on May 1, 2018Went fishing with Captain Mike for a half a day with two fishing buddies each of us brought our son. It was awesome to see our kids reel in 40+ inch fish. Then it was Tim and Vinnys turn ,both caught very nice fish. Five down and one to go,Mine !! But mine never came, still had great time and captain mike put us on a great day of fishing, with plenty of fillets for everyone. Our half day trip was over the half day time limit. That’s when I knew I would go back out with Captain Mike on the Safari Girl. He stayed out there way longer than he needed to, trying to get us one last fish. I thought that was pretty cool of him. Thanks again Captain Mike
Troy Weaver5.0VerifiedGreat charter on Safari Girl.
Afternoon / Evening trip on July 5, 2020 • 6 adultsCaptain made a great day for us on the water. Some really nice striped bass were boated. I highly recommend this trip and will be booking again soon. Lee
Paul Filion5.0Great day on the water
Full Day Trip on May 31, 2018My good friend Mark T. arranged yet another fishing excursion for four of us. Captain Mark put us on fish early in the day and we had a great time, we limited out mid-morning and spent the rest of the day fishing in different areas to see what we could find. A wonderful day had by all. Many thanks to Captain Mark and to my fishing friends for a memorable trip.
Matt Y5.0Full Day trip
Full Day Trip on May 30, 2018Excellent day fishing for Rockfish. Had a absolute blast. The boat was made for fishing!!! Captain Mark was very knowledgeable in all aspects of his trade!!! I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for enjoyable day on the bay. Can't wait to book another trip.
Richard Demoss5.0Verified8 hours with capt mark
Full Day Trip on October 5, 2018 • 4 adultsGreat day to take off work and catch our limit. Slow start but capt mark didn’t give up and took us to a honey hole where we proceeded to catch our limit in about an hour. Highly recommend the safari girl and capt mark for a exciting fishing trip.
Donald Harris5.0VerifiedJuly fishing trip
Full Day Trip on July 24, 2025 • 2 adults
Jacqueline Norris5.0VerifiedDay trip with Captain Mark
Full Day Trip on October 30, 2022 • 6 adultsMy friends and I had a wonderful time on the safari girl. We caught several decent sized rockfish despite conditions not being the best. Captain Mark definitely knows what he’s doing and does it old school. Awesome!
Wes Mccoy5.0VerifiedSeptember 10, 2020
Full Day Trip on September 10, 2020 • 6 adultsMark was great ! Six of us went (mostly first timers), and we're already planning the next one. Mark is knowledgeable, patient, and interacted well with ever body. He got us onto the stripers as soon as we got to our destination, and we limited out in no time. Highly recommend Safari Girl, and if you from the PA, northern MD area, he's the closest I could find. Thanks again Mark !
Jim Green5.0VerifiedFull day
Full Day Trip on July 13, 2019 • 3 adultsCapt mark and his mate Mike, I have charter boats for years and all I can say is just an amazing trip, personal , professional, just a memorable trip these two guys where just amazing , the boat was clean, prepared , well equipped just everything was on point captin mark sets the bar high and just about unattainable I booked a trip today and will continue to do so for stripers spring and fall. Capt mark thank you u put us on the fish all day , u gave great instruction and coaching u r a prime and knowledgeable Capt thank u
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All reviews (14)
My son and I went out to have a boy’s weekend. Captain Mark accommodated us and even allowed a schedule change. The fishing was great - we caught a couple of blue catfish, several big channel catfish, and even a Blue Crab. Boat was immaculate. Captain Mark has lived in that area his whole life and probably knows almost everything there is to know about fishing, fishing spots, and the Chesapeake. He was extremely polite and friendly and great around kids. We will definitely be returning when Striped Bass season opens. Can’t say enough good things about Captain Mark or the trip. Highly recommend. I’m not getting anything for leaving this comment - it’s all true.
Very enjoyable day fishing with you and your son Patrick. Look forward to seeing you guys aboard again soon! Tight lines!
Thanks for the kind review Donald. I enjoyed fishing with you..hope to see you on board again next time you're in town!
My friends and I had a wonderful time on the safari girl. We caught several decent sized rockfish despite conditions not being the best. Captain Mark definitely knows what he’s doing and does it old school. Awesome!
I'm so glad we were able to reconnect after all these years Jackie! Very nice and fun group, I really enjoyed having all of you aboard! Look forward to seeing all of you next season!
Mark was great ! Six of us went (mostly first timers), and we're already planning the next one. Mark is knowledgeable, patient, and interacted well with ever body. He got us onto the stripers as soon as we got to our destination, and we limited out in no time. Highly recommend Safari Girl, and if you from the PA, northern MD area, he's the closest I could find. Thanks again Mark !
It was fun meeting all of you, look forward to fishing with you again soon!
Capt mark and his mate Mike, I have charter boats for years and all I can say is just an amazing trip, personal , professional, just a memorable trip these two guys where just amazing , the boat was clean, prepared , well equipped just everything was on point captin mark sets the bar high and just about unattainable I booked a trip today and will continue to do so for stripers spring and fall. Capt mark thank you u put us on the fish all day , u gave great instruction and coaching u r a prime and knowledgeable Capt thank u
FAQs about Safari Girl Charters
- US $700 per group - Afternoon / Evening trip (6 hours)
- US $750 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
- Toilet
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Live bait well
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (On some trips, prepared before)
- Lures
- First mate (15% tips are expected)
- Fishing license
- Inshore fishing (Chesapeake Bay)
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Drift fishing
- Bass (Striped)
- Bluefish (Tailor)
- Catfish
- Perch (White)
- Weakfish
Your captain
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
I grew up on Chesapeake Bay and always loved fishing. I worked as a mate on several charter boats and also as crew on a commercial crab boat as a young man. I enjoyed being on the water and helping provide a good experience for customers. I became a licensed marine engineer in 1984 and sailed in the merchant marine for several years. In 1990 I obtained my operators license and in 1995 had Safari Girl built from a local boat builder.
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Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
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