Oxford Charters 

5.0
(59 reviews)
 104 West Pier Street, Oxford, MD 21654, United States–

Oxford Charters 

Oxford, MD, United States
–
40 ft
6
5.0
(59 reviews)

Oxford Charters offers amazing fishing experiences on the stunning Chesapeake Bay waters. Based out of historic Oxford, MD, you'll be on the water in no time. Easily accessible from Easton, Cambridge, and St. Michaels, they're conveniently located in a prime spot for exploring these rich nearshore waters.

Captain Ritchy and his crew have a lifetime of experience fishing on the Chesapeake Bay. They use the most advanced techniques to give you the best opportunity to fill the boat. They're committed to ensuring a fun experience for any type of angler, so hop aboard and make the most of these world-famous waters.

The 'Dana-Kat' is a 40' Mabry downeast boat. Completely refurbished in 2018, she offers maximum comfort. She boasts a spacious air-conditioned and heated cabin, along with top-of-the-line electronics. Up to 6 passengers can make themselves at home as you utilize the restroom, bunk, and working kitchen.

All trips come with top of the line fishing equipment including Shimano and Penn rods and reels. Everything you need, including fishing licenses, is included except food and drinks, just bring those and make the most of your day on the water.

Troll from the downriggers or bottom fish, jig and drift fish, as you seek to entice the bite of some highly-prized fish. Expect an intense battle to land some monster species, as you go after Rockfish, Bluefish, Perch, Mackerel, Drum, and many more.

At the end of the trip, your catch will be filleted and packaged by the first mate. He'll work hard before, during, and after the trip, so gratuity is expected.

Come and join Captain Ritchy and his crew for an exceptional fishing experience. The season runs from mid-May right through mid-December, so there's no reason to miss out. Oxford Charters is waiting to teach you about the riches of the Chesapeake.

Oxford Charters offers amazing fishing experiences on the stunning Chesapeake Bay waters. Based out of historic Oxford, MD, you'll be on the water in no time. Easily accessible from Easton, Cambridge, and St. Michaels, they're conveniently located in a prime spot for exploring these rich nearshore waters.

Captain Ritchy and his crew have a lifetime of experience fishing on the Chesapeake Bay. They use the most advanced techniques to give you the best opportunity to fill the boat. They're committed to ensuring a fun experience for any type of angler, so hop aboard and make the most of these world-famous waters.

The 'Dana-Kat' is a 40' Mabry downeast boat. Completely refurbished in 2018, she offers maximum comfort. She boasts a spacious air-conditioned and heated cabin, along with top-of-the-line electronics. Up to 6 passengers can make themselves at home as you utilize the restroom, bunk, and working kitchen.

All trips come with top of the line fishing equipment including Shimano and Penn rods and reels. Everything you need, including fishing licenses, is included except food and drinks, just bring those and make the most of your day on the water.

Troll from the downriggers or bottom fish, jig and drift fish, as you seek to entice the bite of some highly-prized fish. Expect an intense battle to land some monster species, as you go after Rockfish, Bluefish, Perch, Mackerel, Drum, and many more.

At the end of the trip, your catch will be filleted and packaged by the first mate. He'll work hard before, during, and after the trip, so gratuity is expected.

Come and join Captain Ritchy and his crew for an exceptional fishing experience. The season runs from mid-May right through mid-December, so there's no reason to miss out. Oxford Charters is waiting to teach you about the riches of the Chesapeake.

Ritchy Eason
Captain
Ritchy Eason
12 years of experience
ID & credentials verified

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
5 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Dec 10
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
US $800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
Perch (White)
US $800
Entire boat: up to 6 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

5.0
59 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (67)

What anglers say

95%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

Reviews (59)

  • Joseph Boyle
    Joseph Boyle
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip on a hot afternoon

    5 Hour Trip (PM) on August 15, 2025 • 6 adults • 1 child

    Capt Ritchy and crew did a great job. It was the first time out for most of our group but we were still able to fill our striped bass limit for the day.

  • John Ricchiuto
    John Ricchiuto
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day to catch rockfish

    5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 10, 2024 • 4 adults

    Went out in the morning. This is our second time doing this trip, 2 years in a row. The captain and his mate do an awesome job helping and finding the fish. We casted for rockfish and caught our limit in an hour, plus some that had to go back. We will go again next year.

  • Patrick King
    Patrick King
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    October fishing trip

    5 Hour Trip (PM) on October 20, 2024 • 4 adults

    Had a great time.

  • John Ricchiuto
    John Ricchiuto
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Excellent half day trip

    5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 10, 2023 • 5 adults

    The captain and his mate were knowledgeable and friendly. We had a great time casting for rock fish and trolling for blues. We will re-book if we come back to the area

  • David Halsted
    David Halsted
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    June fishing trip

    5 Hour Trip (AM) on June 10, 2023 • 6 adults

    Amazing charter. Captain Mike and crew were great. I Think the pictures say it all. Will be going in another charter with Captain Mike again

  • Julie Hudson
    Julie Hudson
    us
    Delaware, US
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    Great half day rockfish trip

    Afternoon Trip on October 22, 2020 • 4 adults

    Capt Ritchie and his son Brennan are a great father son team. We got to the docks and headed right out. We dropped lines in about 10 minutes when we saw birds working the surface and started our troll from there. There were a lot of boats working around us but nobody was pulling them in like us. He had us on the fish bite. We would have limited out in about two hours so we started getting picky and throwing out the smaller keepers. Ended up with our limit despite throwing back 4-5 nice keepers. Couple very nice rocks. Definitely recommend booking this trip.

  • Suzanne Hoffmann
    Suzanne Hoffmann
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Half Day Trip

    5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 31, 2023 • 2 adults

    We had a wonderful day. Nice boat and great Captain!

  • Ray Cruz
    Ray Cruz
    us
    Washington D.C., US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day trip with Captain Ritchy

    5 Hour Trip (PM) on July 3, 2022 • 6 adults

    Great family outing! Captain Ritchy and Matt were great and made sure our kids were always fishing. Moved locations when fish weren’t biting and found areas where they were! Highly recommend!

  • Annmaria Baldine
    Annmaria Baldine
    us
    Washington D.C., US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Fun birthday celebration on the bay

    5 Hour Trip (PM) on July 24, 2022 • 6 adults

    Afternoon with family enjoying the beautiful Chesapeake Bay. Fishing made easy and fun with the skilled captain and first mate. The enjoyment continued with cooking and eating our catch!

  • Bennett Frisbee
    Bennett Frisbee
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Half Day Trip w/Captain Matt n First Mate Branden

    5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 15, 2022 • 6 adults

    Excellent day of fishing. Good to fish with both the captain n first mate. Thanks for saving my bag it was appreciated. Ben

FAQs about Oxford Charters

Oxford Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $800 per group - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 5 Hour Trip (PM) (5 hours)
When you book a trip with Oxford Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Oxford Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Prepared before the trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate (Works for 20% to 25%)
  • Fishing license
Oxford Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Nearshore fishing (Chesapeake Bay)
Oxford Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Oxford Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Cobia
  • Perch (White)
  • Spanish Mackerel

Your captain

Ritchy Eason
Ritchy Eason
Oxford, Maryland, United States
ID & license verified
59 Customer reviews
Typical response within 2 hours
Member since March 2019
Captain Ritchy has been working on and around the Chesapeake Bay his whole life and has a real passion for fishing. With over 40 years of experience, he's participated in several local tournaments and knows exactly what it takes to land a monster fish. He wants others to be able to enjoy and experience the Eastern Shore life and what the Chesapeake Bay has to offer.
Ritchy Eason
Ritchy Eason
Fully verified
59
reviews
2019
member since
~3h
response
Captain Ritchy has been working on and around the Chesapeake Bay his whole life and has a real passion for fishing. With over 40 years of experience, he's participated in several local tournaments and knows exactly what it takes to land a monster fish. He wants others to be able to enjoy and experience the Eastern Shore life and what the Chesapeake Bay has to offer.

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cobia
Cobia
White Perch
White Perch
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cobia
Cobia
White Perch
White Perch

Real catches by this captain

  • A neatly arranged display of multiple striped bass on a catch board, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Joseph B.
    Joseph B.
    Capt Ritchy and crew did a great job. It was the first time out for most of our group but we were still able to fill our striped bass limit for the day.
  • A group of anglers aboard a fishing boat, enjoying a calm day on the water with fishing gear ready.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Patrick K.
    Patrick K.
    Had a great time.
  • A group of four anglers proudly displaying their catch of various fish, including Redfish and Snapper, on a boat after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Marlene B.
    Marlene B.
  • Three anglers proudly posing with their catch of striped bass displayed on the boat's catch board after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    John R.
    John R.
    Went out in the morning. This is our second time doing this trip, 2 years in a row. The captain and his mate do an awesome job helping and finding the fish. We casted for rockfish and caught our limit in an hour, plus some that had to go back. We will go again next year.
  • Two adult anglers display striped bass catches aboard a fishing boat, with additional fish arranged on the deck.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Suzanne H.
    Suzanne H.
    We had a wonderful day. Nice boat and great Captain!
  • Anglers fishing near a historic lighthouse in open waters, showcasing a relaxed day on the boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Striped Bass
    John R.
    John R.
    The captain and his mate were knowledgeable and friendly. We had a great time casting for rock fish and trolling for blues. We will re-book if we come back to the area
  • Young angler holding a striped bass aboard a covered fishing boat, with the helm and open water visible in the background.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    David H.
    David H.
    Amazing charter. Captain Mike and crew were great. I Think the pictures say it all. Will be going in another charter with Captain Mike again
  • Group of anglers fishing from a boat near a structure, with a calm water backdrop and cloudy sky.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Striped Bass
    Bennett F.
    Bennett F.
    Excellent day of fishing. Good to fish with both the captain n first mate. Thanks for saving my bag it was appreciated. Ben
  • Group of anglers posing behind a neatly arranged catch of redfish and spotted seatrout on a measuring board aboard a fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Striped Bass
    Jennifer N.
    Jennifer N.
    We had a nice day fishing and even better dinner with our catch. Thank you for a great time.
  • Young angler proudly holds a striped bass aboard a fishing charter boat, with adult companions and open water in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Striped Bass
    Bryan S.
    Bryan S.
    Five Star Experience! Thank you for a wonderful afternoon on the water and for putting us on the fish!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
40 ft
Year built
2004
Restored in
2018
Boat manufacturer
Mabry
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
FPT
Powered by
1 x 550HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Air conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live bait well
Kitchen
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Prepared before the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First mate
Works for 20% to 25%
Fishing license

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
You keep catch
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
 Checks
 Bank transfer

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