Chesapeake Adventures Sport Fishing 

4.8/5 (26 reviews)
 3050 Honey Cove Court, Prince Frederick, MD 20678, United States

Chesapeake Adventures Sport Fishing 

Prince Frederick, MD, United States
26 ft
4
4.8/5 (26 reviews)

Welcome to Chesapeake Adventures Sportfishing, aboard the Reel Time! Experience an unforgettable adventure with Captain James Batchelor and see why the Chesapeake Bay is one of the top fishing spots on the East Coast

Top-notch St. Croix rods, reels, and tackle are included on each trip to ensure the best quality fishing for all guests. The Captain will provide a cooler to keep your catch nice and fresh. Live bait will be caught along the route and your catch will be cleaned and filleted for you. Capt. James will also take care of your fishing license, so you don't have to worry about it. Just bring your own food and drinks, as well as a pair of comfortable soft-soled shoes so you can stay light on your feet.

We will be leaving from Battle creek Prince Fredrick Md . Solomons Island Md. or Cape Charles Virginia depending on time of year. These are some of the best places to go fishing around the Maryland Chesapeake Bay due to its diversity of fish species. Enjoy targeting various types of fish such as Striped Bass, Perch, Cobia, Spanish Mackerel, Redfish, Black Drum, and many more! Capt. James specializes in light tackle fishing and also offers fly fishing, as long as you bring your own gear. Other techniques include bottom fishing, trolling, and jigging.

Chesapeake Adventures Sportfishing welcomes all levels of fishing experience, from novice to expert anglers. Invite your friends, family, and kids and enjoy a productive day of fishing out on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!

Welcome to Chesapeake Adventures Sportfishing, aboard the Reel Time! Experience an unforgettable adventure with Captain James Batchelor and see why the Chesapeake Bay is one of the top fishing spots on the East Coast

Top-notch St. Croix rods, reels, and tackle are included on each trip to ensure the best quality fishing for all guests. The Captain will provide a cooler to keep your catch nice and fresh. Live bait will be caught along the route and your catch will be cleaned and filleted for you. Capt. James will also take care of your fishing license, so you don't have to worry about it. Just bring your own food and drinks, as well as a pair of comfortable soft-soled shoes so you can stay light on your feet.

We will be leaving from Battle creek Prince Fredrick Md . Solomons Island Md. or Cape Charles Virginia depending on time of year. These are some of the best places to go fishing around the Maryland Chesapeake Bay due to its diversity of fish species. Enjoy targeting various types of fish such as Striped Bass, Perch, Cobia, Spanish Mackerel, Redfish, Black Drum, and many more! Capt. James specializes in light tackle fishing and also offers fly fishing, as long as you bring your own gear. Other techniques include bottom fishing, trolling, and jigging.

Chesapeake Adventures Sportfishing welcomes all levels of fishing experience, from novice to expert anglers. Invite your friends, family, and kids and enjoy a productive day of fishing out on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!

James Batchelor
Captain
James Batchelor
32 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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Number of days
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Nov 30
Cobia
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
Flounder
+3
US $540
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Nov 30
Cobia
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Redfish
+6
US $540
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Rating

4.8
26 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

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Deanna Wright
Deanna Wright
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2022
5.0
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Fantastic Half Day Trip - We'll Be Back!
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 21, 20226 adults

As native Marylanders who now live out of state, we appreciate the opportunities to be out on the Bay. This looked like a great way to spend some vacation time. There were six of us in the party, including two very reluctant teenage daughters. Initially they said they didn't want to fish but Jim and Jay made the day so much fun that, by the end, they were are top two finishers for catching the most fish. We loved spending the first hour or so looking for the spot fish - everyone was successful and really got into the excitement. Then we moved across the Bay and really started going after the rockfish. We really enjoyed our time with Jim and Jay and can't wait to book with them the next trip home!

Joshua Matz
Joshua Matz
Repeat angler
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Fishing Experience!
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 11, 20242 adults1 child

Jim was a great Capt and we learned a lot during our trip! We didn’t catch as much as we’d hoped, but it wasn’t due to a lack of effort by our Capt. He tried to get us in the right spots, but the fish just weren’t there. Definitely would do again!

James Batchelor
Response from Captain

Enjoyed the day with your guys. Happy Birthday Zack. Hope we can do it again.

Bryant Huynh
Bryant Huynh
Repeat angler
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2024
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Trip
Half Day Trip (PM) on August 2, 20244 adults

Great time on the water with Captain James. Bite was slow but he did his best to put us on some fish and we ended the day strong. Definitely coming back for another trip.

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Geoffrey Grim
Geoffrey Grim
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2025
4.7
Verified
June fishing trip
Half Day Trip (PM) on June 6, 20253 adults

Lorena Saedi
Lorena Saedi
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Great day fishing!
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 8, 20233 adults

We book fishing charters quite a bit and this was a great one. My teens had so much fun on the half day charter and the crew was just so nice and fun. If you are anywhere in the DC area I would recommend it. We will be back

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
James Batchelor
Response from Captain

Thanks for the kind words Lorena, It was a fun day especially considering all the windy conditionsHope to see you again.

FAQs about Chesapeake Adventures Sport Fishing

Chesapeake Adventures Sport Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $540 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $540 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
When you book a trip with Chesapeake Adventures Sport Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box For fish we catch
Trips booked with Chesapeake Adventures Sport Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (St. Croix)
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • First mate (Optional)
  • Fishing license (For all onboard)
Chesapeake Adventures Sport Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (Patuxent river)
  • Inshore fishing (Chesapeake Bay tributaries)
  • Nearshore fishing (Chesapeake Bay)
  • Offshore fishing (Atlantic Cape Charles, VA)
Chesapeake Adventures Sport Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle (St. Croix equipment. Live lining & casting.)
  • Bottom fishing (Spot, Perch, Trout, & Stripers.)
  • Trolling (For the biggest Stripers we troll in the spring.)
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Fly fishing (Fall of the year on breaking fish.)
Top targeted fish species with Chesapeake Adventures Sport Fishing include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Catfish
  • Cobia
  • Crab
  • Flounder
  • Mackerel (Atlantic)
  • Redfish
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Weakfish

Your captain

James Batchelor
James Batchelor
James Batchelor

Prince Frederick, Maryland, United States

ID & license verified
26 Customer reviews
Typical response within 12 hours
Member since February 2019

Started fishing as a boy in Pennsylvania, moved to Maryland in 1963 and started fishing in the Chesapeake Bay. Got involved in charter fishing in the 70s. Bought my first charter boat 20 years ago and started full-time. I've always enjoyed showing people what is available in our Chesapeake Bay, novice or pro.

ID & license verified
26 Customer reviews
Typical response within 12 hours
Member since February 2019

Started fishing as a boy in Pennsylvania, moved to Maryland in 1963 and started fishing in the Chesapeake Bay. Got involved in charter fishing in the 70s. Bought my first charter boat 20 years ago and started full-time. I've always enjoyed showing people what is available in our Chesapeake Bay, novice or pro.

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Catfish
Catfish
Cobia
Cobia
Crab
Crab
Flounder
Flounder
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Redfish
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Weakfish
Weakfish
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Catfish
Catfish
Cobia
Cobia
Crab
Crab

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
1998
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
Sou'Wester
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Patuxent river
Inshore Fishing
Chesapeake Bay tributaries
Nearshore Fishing
Chesapeake Bay
Offshore Fishing
Atlantic Cape Charles, VA

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
St. Croix equipment. Live lining & casting.
Bottom Fishing
Spot, Perch, Trout, & Stripers.
Trolling
For the biggest Stripers we troll in the spring.
Spinning
Jigging
Fly Fishing
Fall of the year on breaking fish.

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
For fish we catch

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
St. Croix
Live bait
Lures
First mate
Optional
Fishing license
For all onboard

How cancellations work

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
Usually ages 7 & up, but this is up to the parents.
You keep catch
Fish cleaning for a small fee
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 PayPal

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2% charge will apply.

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