Island Marine & Charter Fishing – Solomons

Wanna experience a fun and relaxing time while fishing on the Chesapeake Bay?? Well drop by the quaint community of Solomons, Maryland, and discover the area’s fishing potential. There, Island Marine & Charter Fishing LLC is waiting for you to provide you with a fishing trip. You’ll be under the guidance of Captain Wes Jackson, who’s got tons of experience to share.

You’ll be enjoying your time on the water on board the Robbins, downseat model from 2011, which was restored in 2019. It is 46’ and it can accommodate groups of up to 12 people – perfect for large group activities. The boat is fitted with a double Cummins engine that can reach top speeds of 18 kn. You can target your fish from the flybridge, and outriggers are available for trolling.

This charter specializes in river and inshore fishing as it covers the Patuxent River and its mouth into the Chesapeake Bay. Although you might encounter fish all year round, the colder months are slow. You’ll have the most chances from May till the end of October, so use this season to bag some Mackerel, Striped Bass, and Bluefish. There’s a variety of fishing techniques at your disposal which include light and heavy tackle, trolling, and drift fishing.

You don’t have to worry about the necessary fishing equipment, lures, and bait as this will be waiting for you on board. The charter covers your Maryland fishing license, so just bring your snacks and refreshments. For greater comfort during your fishing experience, an onboard toilet and bed are available. If you get lucky you get to keep your fish, and the crew will help you clean it. Families with children are welcome.

Spend a refreshing day on the waves of Chesapeake Bay and bag some fresh fish. Contact Island Marine & Charter Fishing LLC.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $975
    Enjoy a full day on the Paxutent river with this 8-hour trip. We'll do some rock fishing, bottom fishing, trolling or light tackle. A 30% tip for the first mate is expected and appreciated.
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FAQs about Island Marine & Charter Fishing – Solomons

Island Marine & Charter Fishing – Solomons offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $975 per group, additional US $125 per person after 6 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Island Marine & Charter Fishing – Solomons, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Island Marine & Charter Fishing – Solomons include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Island Marine & Charter Fishing – Solomons offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing

Island Marine & Charter Fishing – Solomons offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Island Marine & Charter Fishing – Solomons include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Cobia
  • Mackerel (Atlantic)

Meet the Captain

Wes Jackson
Solomons, Maryland, United States
11 Customer reviews
Response time 20 hours
Member since June 2019
Captain Wes Jackson has over 19 years of experience sailing and showing people how to catch the right fish. He loves passing on his great knowledge and seeing the smile on anglers when they catch a big one. Customers often praise his ability to put them on the fish and make the trip a fun experience for the kids.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish
Cobia Cobia
Mackerel (Atlantic) Atlantic Mackerel

Boat specs

Robbins (Downeast) originally built in 2011, and restored in 2019. Powered by 2 330HP Cummins engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 18 knots.

Length
46 ft
Capacity
12 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Drift Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Outriggers

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

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
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 6 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (2)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
67%
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PJ R.
Great Mills, MD
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Boat
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5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Capt Wes

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 1, 2022
Capt Wes said the trip would be from 1330 to 1730. We left the dock at 1330 and did not return until 1920. We didn’t get...
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James B.
Leonardtown, MD
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
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A nice day.

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 7, 2022
We didn’t catch any fish.  That being said, sometimes that’s just how fishing is and we still enjoyed our time on the...
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Denise N.
Odenton, Maryland
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Wes

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 10, 2022
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Jennifer G.
Fredericksburg, VA
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Misfit Gang!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 28, 2021
This was a great experience!  Captain Wes and his crew were very helpful with our friends.  Many of us were new to charter...
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Kevin J.
Washington, DC
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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November fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on November 6, 2021
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