Nauti Hooker Charters

Nauti Hooker Charters invites you to fish with them on the astonishing waters of Chesapeake Bay. They’ll take you to the best-known fishing hot spots of the Eastern Shore of Maryland but also show you a few hidden places you may have never seen. Capt. Richard Phippin has been fishing the bay since he was a teenager and he knows it like the palm of his hand.

Your trip will be aboard Miss Nikki, a 25’ Maycraft pilothouse with an extended hardtop and canvas for those cold days. Powered by a 300 HP Suzuki engine, with a cruising speed of 25 knots, rest assured you’ll get where you need to be very fast. The boat is equipped with a state-of-the-art navigation system, fish finder, and safety equipment. She also features an enclosed cabin with a porta potty. Miss Nikki is fully licensed and insured.

The Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries offer an opportunity to catch many different species depending on the time of year. You can go after Striped Bass (Rockfish), Spotted Seatrout, Speckled Trout, Bluefish, Silver Perch, Flounder, or Spanish Mackerel. You’ll be trolling, light tackle casting, jigging, and bait fishing – whatever will make the fish bite best.

All ages and experience levels are welcome – from friends just looking to fish, to families looking for a fun trip, from beginners to experts. Nauti Hooker Charters tailors their trips to meet your needs.

Book a trip with Nauti Hooker Charters and Capt. Richie for a memorable day on the water. You just need to show up, they will do the rest!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $450
    This is a 5 hr trip in the am. We will fish light tackle and mainly lures. Capt. Richie provides all rods, reels, tackle, and licenses. Of course, you can bring your lucky rod as well! Targeted species will change depending on the season. Catch and release is always encouraged for population perseverance.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Catfish
    Catfish
    Perch (Silver)
    Silver Perch
  • Private trip
    Half Day (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $450
    If you don't feel like getting up early, this is the trip for you. Kids are welcome as well, so why not make this a family day on the water?! Capt. Richie will provide your fishing equipment, while you can bring your snacks and drinks.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Perch (Silver)
    Silver Perch
    Perch (White)
    White Perch
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $750
    This trip gives you the maximum fishing time and the best chance of catching a variety of species. We will start in the shallows fishing key areas and then move as the pattern changes thru the day. All light tackle using lures only! Depending on the season, you can reel in Striped Bass, Spotted Seatrout, Puppy drum,Perch, bluefish. This is a perfect style of fishing for catch and release. You may also keep anything legal with in the alllowed regulations.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Perch (White)
    White Perch

FAQs about Nauti Hooker Charters

Nauti Hooker Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Half Day (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Half Day (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 1 guest - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Nauti Hooker Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet porta pottie
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Radar

Trips booked with Nauti Hooker Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn; You can bring your own if you like)
  • Live Bait (Fishing for live bait is part of the trip at times.)
  • Lures
  • Fishing License (All licenses are provided.)

Nauti Hooker Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing (We fish the main stem of the Chesapeake Bay. But we also fish into the tributaries at times.)
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Nauti Hooker Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping

Top targeted fish species with Nauti Hooker Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Flounder
  • Perch (Silver)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout

Meet the Captain

Richard Phippin
Royal Oak, Maryland, United States
46 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
69 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2019
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Captain Richard grew up around anglers and started fishing himself when he was a teenager. He loved it and he has been doing it ever since. The captain tries to do whatever is the best method for the time of year and the fish he is pursuing. His absolute favorite is casting to breakers and jigging in the fall. Captain Richard occasionally participates in "catch and release" fishing tournaments. His biggest catch so far is 43" Rockfish.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish
Flounder Flounder
Perch (Silver) Silver Perch

Boat specs

Maycraft (Pilothouse) originally built in 1998. Powered by a 300HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
We fish the main stem of the Chesapeake Bay. But we also fish into the tributaries at times.
Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping

Amenities

Toilet
porta pottie
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn; You can bring your own if you like
Live Bait
Fishing for live bait is part of the trip at times.
Lures
Fishing License
All licenses are provided.

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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
At least 5 years old
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
We encourage catch and release for rock over 40inch

Payment

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
PayPal

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 6 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Half day trip creating memories!
Half day trip creating memories!
Half day trip creating memories!
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Stephanie C.
Alexandria, VA
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Half day trip creating memories!

VERIFIED   Half Day (AM) on November 19, 2022
I booked our half day trip as a surprise for my husband and 8 year old son who love fishing.  I looked through all of the...
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Lindsey D.
Chester, MD
Excellent
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Full day with Captain Richard

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on October 24, 2020
I got this trip as a gfft for my fiance for his birthday and we had a fantastic time. We are not experienced at fishing, but...
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George D.
Herndon, VA
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Great Day for Fishing

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 27, 2019
Using my dad’s account to leave a review! My dad, my boyfriend, and I went on an all day fishing trip. Our overall experience...
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Ken R.
Fayetteville, NC
Excellent
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Fishing with Richard

VERIFIED   Half Day (PM) on July 18, 2020
We enjoyed out 1/2 day fishing trip. The boat was ready for us. We shoved off on time. We caught quite a variety of fish. ...
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Arnie R.
Baltimore, MD
Excellent
4.3 / 5
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Half day trip with capt Mike. Very nice/pleasant guy.

VERIFIED   Half Day (AM) on July 7, 2022
Four grandsons all enjoyed the day.
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