Southern Girl – Light Tackle

Come spend a day casting artificial lures on the Chesapeake bay aboard our fast and dry 23’ Northcoast center console.  Recreation, education, conservation. Did we have fun? Did we learn something? Were we good stewards of our natural resources? Catch and release is encouraged.

Where are you located? We are currently fishing out of Annapolis, MD however we move the boat based on fishing and weather.  Most departures are within 45 minutes of DC and Annapolis. We will determine the precise meeting location the night before your trip.

Is everything included? Almost. Bring a hat and sunglasses and dress for the day’s weather. Feel free to bring a snack or sandwich. We have all licenses, tackle, and custom rods. Feel free to bring your special fishing rod.

How do I pay? Contact the captain for details. Tips are appreciated but never expected.

What will we catch? Striped Bass is our usual target species. August and September find us looking for Spanish Mackerel, Red Drum, and Cobia as we move the boat to Southern Maryland waters. Our kids’ trips are focused on bait fishing perch, spot, and croaker.

Why is the boat named Southern Girl? Southern – warm, sweet, welcoming. Boats are always feminine – Southern Girl.

Is there a toilet? No. We keep a five-gallon bucket on board for emergencies. The launch ramps usually have porta potis available that you can use before departure.

Is there protection from the weather? Southern Girl is a center console. She’s designed for hardcore fishing.  There‘s a canvas “t-top” that offers some shade, however, be prepared to be exposed to the day‘s weather.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    4 hour weekday light tackle
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $450
    Flexible departure time. Four hours of light tackle fishing with artificial lures
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
  • Private trip
    weekend light tackle
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Sat, Sun)
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $550
    Five hours + light tackle adventure.
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
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Customer reviews

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Excellent
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Experience
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Kathleen G.
Annapolis, MD
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Great afternoon on the Bay!

VERIFIED   Weekday Light Tackle (AM) on September 13, 2021
Brian was awesome and super easy to spend 5 hours with. Very communicative leading up to our trip with easy directions to get...
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Anatoly C.
Annapolis, Maryland
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Half Day Trip With Captain Brian

VERIFIED   Weekday Afternoon on August 2, 2021
We had a great time on this afternoon/ evening fishing trip with Brian. He is a top-notch professional and has a great boat...
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Greg B.
Jacksonville, MD
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Great afternoon with Captain Brian

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip on June 8, 2022
Captain Brian was an awesome guide.  Striped Bass hitting left and right.  Perfect afternoon.  Highly recommend!
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Adam C.
Glen Burnie, MD
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Fishing with Brian

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Weekend Light Tackle on May 21, 2022
Cap Brian is Great. Well worth the Money
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Matt T.
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Weekend Light Tackle on October 3, 2021
Brian provided great communication, guidance, fun and excitement for our 1st fishing trip. I highly recommend him as your Captain...
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FAQs about Southern Girl – Light Tackle

Southern Girl – Light Tackle offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group - 4 hour weekday light tackle (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - weekend light tackle (5 hours)

When you book a trip with Southern Girl – Light Tackle, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder Side scan and down side to maximize time
  • Live Bait Well

Trips booked with Southern Girl – Light Tackle include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (on occasion we will live line)
  • Lures
  • Drinks (ice and water provided)
  • Fishing License

Southern Girl – Light Tackle offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Southern Girl – Light Tackle offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Southern Girl – Light Tackle include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Cobia
  • Perch (White)
  • Redfish
  • Spanish Mackerel

Your captain

Brian Mccormick
Annapolis, Maryland, United States
19 Customer reviews
Response time 4 hours
Member since March 2020
Captain Brian McCormick will take you on exciting inshore and river trips. Apart from having a great fishing experience, you'll also learn a lot about nature.

The fish you can target

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish
Cobia Cobia
Perch (White) White Perch

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2019
Boat manufacturer
Northcoast
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Honda
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Side scan and down side to maximize time
Live Bait Well

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
on occasion we will live line
Lures
Drinks
ice and water provided
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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
5 years and older
You Keep Catch
One rockfish per client.
Catch and Release Allowed
We love watching them swim away!

How you can pay

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
American Express
PayPal
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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