Penny Sue Charters 

4.9
(73 reviews)
 1048 Turkey Point Road, Edgewater, MD 21037, United States–

Penny Sue Charters 

Edgewater, MD, United States
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40 ft
10
4.9
(73 reviews)

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Penny Sue Charters invites you out for an unforgettable day of fishing the Chesapeake Bay. With over 25 years of experience, you can count on Captain Michael Smolek to get the job done. Bring your family, friends, or coworkers on a fun fishing outing and see just what is it that makes this fishery so popular.

You'll be fishing from a 40' Robbins boat that runs on a 450 hp FPT engine. This fishing machine has plenty of room for you and 9 other anglers to be casting off in comfort throughout the day. It has all the necessary navigation and safety gear on board, along with a private head that really comes in handy on longer trips.

As for the fishing itself, you're in for a real treat. Your main target on these trips will be Striped Bass (known locally as Rockfish). Other than that, these waters are also home to White Perch, Bluefish, Catfish, and more. Bait is caught during the trip, and the crew will clean and fillet your catch afterward.

Rods, reels, and terminal tackle come included in the price of the trip, along with the required fishing licenses. All you need to bring are a pair of polarized sunglasses and any drinks or snacks you'd like to have on your day out. Come on down and let Penny Sue Charters take you on an angling adventure to remember!

Penny Sue Charters invites you out for an unforgettable day of fishing the Chesapeake Bay. With over 25 years of experience, you can count on Captain Michael Smolek to get the job done. Bring your family, friends, or coworkers on a fun fishing outing and see just what is it that makes this fishery so popular.

You'll be fishing from a 40' Robbins boat that runs on a 450 hp FPT engine. This fishing machine has plenty of room for you and 9 other anglers to be casting off in comfort throughout the day. It has all the necessary navigation and safety gear on board, along with a private head that really comes in handy on longer trips.

As for the fishing itself, you're in for a real treat. Your main target on these trips will be Striped Bass (known locally as Rockfish). Other than that, these waters are also home to White Perch, Bluefish, Catfish, and more. Bait is caught during the trip, and the crew will clean and fillet your catch afterward.

Rods, reels, and terminal tackle come included in the price of the trip, along with the required fishing licenses. All you need to bring are a pair of polarized sunglasses and any drinks or snacks you'd like to have on your day out. Come on down and let Penny Sue Charters take you on an angling adventure to remember!

Michael Smolek
Captain
Michael Smolek
27 years of experience
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6 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Dec 5
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
Perch (White)
US $750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
7 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Dec 5
US $850
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Dec 5
US $950
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.9
73 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (34)

What anglers say

94%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
93%
Recommended
90%
Caught fish

All reviews (73)

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Showing 1 – 5 of 73 reviews
Gary Jackson
Gary Jackson
Repeat angler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
October fishing trip
7 Hour Trip (AM) on October 4, 2026 • 2 adults • 3 children

Michael Smolek
Response from Captain

Gary, Thanks for fishing with us on Monday. Glad the weather cooperated and you had a great time!!

Andrew Beiler
Andrew Beiler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
the Crew 💪
7 Hour Trip (AM) on September 12, 2026 • 10 adults

had an awesome time!! captain Mike and his mate Kyl did a great job, got us hooked to a bunch of blues. would recommend them over and over again

Reported catch:
Bluefish (Tailor)
Michael Smolek
Response from Captain

Andrew, Thanks for fishing with us, you guys put the smack down on those bluefish!!

Ravi Tamaskar
Ravi Tamaskar
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
June fishing trip
6 Hour Trip (AM) on June 27, 2026 • 7 adults

Captain Mike and Wally were very competent and knowledgeable and helpful Everyone caught sufficient bluefish. Will recommend Penny Sue Charter.

Jeff Green
Jeff Green
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
great hard working crew msde the day supee fun
6 Hour Trip (AM) on May 24, 2026 • 4 adults

great people. knowledgable. wotked hard to maje it a grestvecorrience. caught rockfish.

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Michael Smolek
Response from Captain

Good Afternoon Jeff, Thanks for fishing with us today. Had a great time with your family and friends on the boat!

Sherry Heffner
Sherry Heffner
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Awesome trip
6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 15, 2026 • 8 adults

Fish were biting. We had a great time!

Reported catch:
Bluefish (Tailor)
Michael Smolek
Response from Captain

Sherry, Thank you for fishing with us today. Glad you had a great time and you put a hurting on the fish...

FAQs about Penny Sue Charters

Penny Sue Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $750 per group, additional US $80 per person after 6 guests - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $80 per person after 6 guests - 7 Hour Trip (AM) (7 hours)
  • US $950 per group, additional US $80 per person after 6 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Penny Sue Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Private
  • GPS Garmin
  • Fishfinder Garmin and Furuno
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Radar Garmin
Trips booked with Penny Sue Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Caught on the trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate (20% tip is customary)
  • Fishing license
Penny Sue Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing (Chesapeake Bay)
Penny Sue Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Penny Sue Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Catfish
  • Perch (White)

Your captain

Michael Smolek
Michael Smolek
Edgewater, Maryland, United States
ID & license verified
73 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2019
Captain Michael Smolek has been running charters for over 20 years now and has a total of 35 years of fishing experience in the Chesapeake area. He loves taking people fishing, especially those who don't have the opportunity to get on a boat every day. There's nothing he enjoys more than people's excitement when they catch fish, even more so if it's their first time fishing.
Michael Smolek
Michael Smolek
Fully verified
73
reviews
2019
member since
~1h
response
Captain Michael Smolek has been running charters for over 20 years now and has a total of 35 years of fishing experience in the Chesapeake area. He loves taking people fishing, especially those who don't have the opportunity to get on a boat every day. There's nothing he enjoys more than people's excitement when they catch fish, even more so if it's their first time fishing.

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Catfish
Catfish
White Perch
White Perch
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Catfish
Catfish
White Perch
White Perch

Real catches by this captain

  • October fishing trip
    Gary J.
    Gary J.
  • Awesome trip
    Sherry H.
    Sherry H.
  • July fishing trip
    Erik S.
    Erik S.
  • it was ok
    Juan A.
    Juan A.
  • 6 hour trip
    Michelle E.
    Michelle E.
  • 8hr day
    Anthony F.
    Anthony F.
  • August fishing trip
    Keith S.
    Keith S.
  • Half day trip.with Captian Mike
    Adam T.
    Adam T.
  • Fantastic Trip!
    Tara G.
    Tara G.
  • Great Captain, excellent fist mate
    Andrew L.
    Andrew L.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
10 persons
Boat length
40 ft
Year built
1983
Boat manufacturer
Robbins
Boat type
Pilothouse
Engine model
Fiat Powertrain
Powered by
1 x 450HP
Max cruising speed
17 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Private
GPS
Garmin
Fishfinder
Garmin and Furuno
Live bait well
Outriggers
Radar
Garmin
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Caught on the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First mate
20% tip is customary
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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
All ages welcome
You keep catch
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
 American Express
 PayPal
 Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Edgewater right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
Perch (White)Perch (White)

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