Patent Pending Charters 

4.9/5 (154 reviews)
 Old Deale Road, Tracys Landing, MD 20779, United States
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Chesapeake Bay may be a world-famous fishery, but there’s no better way to experience it than through the eyes of a local. Whether you’re a brand new fisherman or a seasoned angler, you’ll get to know the secret hottest spots around and reel in the catch of a lifetime with Patent Pending Charters!

Captain John Whitman is a second-generation fisherman with over 45 years of angling and boating experience under his belt, making him your perfect guide to the Bay and its bountiful waters. He was born and raised here, and loves targeting anything from Redfish to Black Drum to Mackerel—but especially Striped Bass!

You’ll be heading out to the Bay in an impressive 46’ Alan Boat Builders commercial vessel. Her size makes her a true fishing machine – yourself and 5 other anglers will all be able to comfortably troll, live line, or chum these waters at the same time. She comes fully decked out with all the necessary safety and navigational equipment, including top-quality GPS and fish finder systems to get you to the hottest fishing spots.

If nothing sounds better to you than cruising around the Bay for various species of trophy Rockfish, then Capt. John has you covered. Whether you’re an experienced angler or are just discovering your love for the water, he’s happy to help you find your perfect technique. He’ll be there to guide you through everything from trolling to live lining or chumming—the last two are perfect for beginners! Available but not included is a gourmet meal prepared on board by the captain consisting of Jumbo lump crab cake, fresh garden salad with apple vinaigrette dressing, freshly baked cornbread, and homemade pasta salad. It costs 30.00 per person.

You’ll be equipped with top-quality rods and reels, live bait, and a fishing license, which are all included in your trip. Come aboard Patent Pending Charters and let Capt. John show you how the locals do it.

Capt. John Whitman

Captain

Capt. John Whitman

 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Air Conditioning
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Half Day Trip (AM)

 In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 15 - Dec 10
Price for up to 6 people
US $795 
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip May 15 - Dec 10
Price for up to 6 people
US $795 
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 15 - Dec 10
Price for up to 6 people
US $850 
Big Blue Cats Special Trips 6-8 hrs
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - May 15
Price for up to 6 people
US $850 
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FAQs about Patent Pending Charters

What are the trip rates for Patent Pending Charters?

Patent Pending Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $795 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $795 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group - Big Blue Cats Special Trips 6-8 hrs (8 hours)
  • US $850 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Patent Pending Charters?

When you book a trip with Patent Pending Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with Patent Pending Charters?

Trips booked with Patent Pending Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate (Customary tip is 20%)
  • Fishing License
What types of fishing does Patent Pending Charters offer?

Patent Pending Charters offers the following type of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing (Chesapeake Bay)
What fishing techniques does Patent Pending Charters offer?

Patent Pending Charters offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
Which fish species can I catch with Patent Pending Charters?

Top targeted fish species with Patent Pending Charters include:

  • Bass (Striped)
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish
  • Perch (White)
  • Redfish
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Weakfish

Your captain

Capt. John Whitman

Tracys Landing, Maryland, United States

ID & license verified
154 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since August 2018

Captain John is a second-generation fisherman who served in United States Coast Guard. He grew up in the bay, so being a fisherman is something that came naturally to him! He has fished in this area all of his life, and loves targeting anything from Rockfish to Red Drum to Mackerel, but especially Striped Bass. He spent some time as a businessman working in the catering industry, and now that he's retired he loved nothing more than spending his time fishing and introducing new and experienced anglers alike to these waters.

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish
Bluefish
White Perch
White Perch
Redfish
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Spotted Seatrout
Spotted Seatrout
Weakfish
Weakfish

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
46 ft
Year built
2012
Boat manufacturer
Alan Boat Builders
Boat type
Pilothouse

Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
1 x 540HP
Max cruising speed
23 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Chesapeake Bay

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

Air Conditioning

GPS

Fishfinder

Bed

Live Bait Well

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Ice Box

Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

First Mate

Customary tip is 20%

Fishing License

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

What the listing policies are

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

Children over 5 years old

You Keep Catch

We wil filet your catch for you at no extra cost.

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 PayPal

What’s biting in Tracys Landing right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
Black DrumBlack Drum
BluefishBluefish
Perch (White)Perch (White)
RedfishRedfish
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Spotted SeatroutSpotted Seatrout

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