Grading Scales Sportfishing
Grading Scales Sportfishing
Where else can you choose between fishing for Trout, Rockfish, Drum, and Spadefish, and going offshore in pursuit of monster Marlin, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and bottom-dwelling Tilefish? Discover the riches of the Chesapeake Bay and beyond with Grading Scales Sportfishing.
There's nobody better to show you these waters than Captain Craig Freeman. He's been fishing since he was old enough to walk and has been hooked ever since. By now, he has a whole cabinet full of tournament trophies, and will do everything to make sure you land the fish of a lifetime.
The 25' Parker center console will guide you out to the depths (weather permitting), and has no trouble nearshore. Up to 6 guests are welcome aboard. Bring some drinks and snacks, stock up the captain's cooler, and make yourselves at home for the day!
Fitted with downriggers and outriggers, she's a serious fishing vessel. Capt. Craig will ensure that the livewell is full before you head to sea, and off you go. You'll use the latest rods and reels as you bottom fish or troll, and you'll have all the weights necessary to reach the deep waters in search of the tastiest fish. Bring your own fly gear and you can even go fly fishing!
Capt. Craig specializes in fishing for Cobia and Flounder but he's equally adept in the shallows or the depths. Hit the inshore waters and fill the boat with some of the Chesapeake's favorite sons. Sheepshead, Tautog, Seabass, Trout, Spadefish, and Redfish will all make for a delicious treat at the end of the day.
You can also head offshore in search of some of the ocean's finest creatures. Battling it out with a Marlin, Tuna, Wahoo, or Mahi Mahi, will be like nothing you've ever experienced. These beasts will do anything to get off the end of your line, so get ready for the fight of a lifetime.
Everything you need for a productive day on the water awaits you aboard with Grading Scales Sportfishing. Come and discover these incredibly diverse waters and experience fishing like never before!
Where else can you choose between fishing for Trout, Rockfish, Drum, and Spadefish, and going offshore in pursuit of monster Marlin, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and bottom-dwelling Tilefish? Discover the riches of the Chesapeake Bay and beyond with Grading Scales Sportfishing.
There's nobody better to show you these waters than Captain Craig Freeman. He's been fishing since he was old enough to walk and has been hooked ever since. By now, he has a whole cabinet full of tournament trophies, and will do everything to make sure you land the fish of a lifetime.
The 25' Parker center console will guide you out to the depths (weather permitting), and has no trouble nearshore. Up to 6 guests are welcome aboard. Bring some drinks and snacks, stock up the captain's cooler, and make yourselves at home for the day!
Fitted with downriggers and outriggers, she's a serious fishing vessel. Capt. Craig will ensure that the livewell is full before you head to sea, and off you go. You'll use the latest rods and reels as you bottom fish or troll, and you'll have all the weights necessary to reach the deep waters in search of the tastiest fish. Bring your own fly gear and you can even go fly fishing!
Capt. Craig specializes in fishing for Cobia and Flounder but he's equally adept in the shallows or the depths. Hit the inshore waters and fill the boat with some of the Chesapeake's favorite sons. Sheepshead, Tautog, Seabass, Trout, Spadefish, and Redfish will all make for a delicious treat at the end of the day.
You can also head offshore in search of some of the ocean's finest creatures. Battling it out with a Marlin, Tuna, Wahoo, or Mahi Mahi, will be like nothing you've ever experienced. These beasts will do anything to get off the end of your line, so get ready for the fight of a lifetime.
Everything you need for a productive day on the water awaits you aboard with Grading Scales Sportfishing. Come and discover these incredibly diverse waters and experience fishing like never before!
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Benjamin Maybee5.0VerifiedNewGreat Trip
8 Hour Trip on October 3, 2026 • 6 adultsCaught a whole bunch of fish, got a few keepers too. Would definitely do it again. We had bad weather but even with that Craig made it work
Ashley Ruffin5.0VerifiedSuper fun fishing trip!
4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 9, 2026 • 6 adults • 3 childrenThe whole family had a fun time. We caught a handful of spanish mackeral for keeps and one cobia that we sent back. Made my husbands birthday. Highly recommned!! Captain was great also!
Michael RothenbergerRepeat angler4.7Verified4hr. Trip
4 Hour Trip (PM) on August 9, 2026 • 2 adultsStarted of a little slow wit h a couple Spanish mackerel then got into some cobia. Landed a 49" monster!
Luke YoungRepeat angler5.0VerifiedSecond trip was even better than the first
6 Hour trip on July 12, 2025 • 6 adultsCaptain Craig and his mate Chase were great. Clear communication on the plan and they executed, putting us on fish for the second year in a row.
Norman Wilt5.0VerifiedJuly cobia trip
8 Hour Trip on July 25, 2025 • 3 adultsHad a great time searching the bay for cobia - landed 3 and kept 2! Awesome trip - look forward to going again!
Thal Dixon5.0VerifiedNice day on Chesapeake
4 Hour Trip (PM) on June 14, 2025 • 4 adultsCrew was great. We are complete novice and had 5 of us. They took care of everything and we left with fillers.
Patrick BajierRepeat angler4.7VerifiedGreat Captain
4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 17, 2024 • 5 adults • 2 childrenCraig was a fantastic captain. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and most importantly put us on some fish. He knew a lot about the local scene, had intimate knowledge of regulations from being on a conservation board, and used his experience as an educator to thoroughly explain/answer questions in a very comprehensive way. Highly recommend!
Catalina Muller5.0VerifiedJune fishing trip
6 Hour trip on June 22, 2024 • 6 adultsKnowledgeable respectful and helpful We definitely enjoyed the trip and we definitely will be back with them hopefully soon
Josh Chamberlain5.0VerifiedGreat Weekend Trip
4 Hour Trip (PM) on October 28, 2023 • 2 adults • 1 childWe set off 3 miles from the dock and caught the biggest Red Drum of my life! My nine-year-old hooked a few sea bass and taug. Overall, it was a great relaxing trip. Craig definitely knows the perfect location and was super patient. We will definitely be back!
Gerard Denne5.0Verified3 hour afternoon fishing with Capt Craig
3 Hour Trip on July 18, 2023 • 3 adults • 1 childGreat trip with a great Captain on the Chesapeake. Captain Craig fit fishing for Kobia, Spanish Mackerel, and still some time for bottom fishing at the mouth of the river into only 3 hours on the water. Great with our 8 year old and very patient with the big kids too.
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Caught a whole bunch of fish, got a few keepers too. Would definitely do it again. We had bad weather but even with that Craig made it work
y’all were a fun group! And yes, we had the wind and weather against us, but we made it happen and yall caught a bunch of fish. Looking forward to the next time. 
The whole family had a fun time. We caught a handful of spanish mackeral for keeps and one cobia that we sent back. Made my husbands birthday. Highly recommned!! Captain was great also!
thanks for the kind words y’all were a fun group. Congrats on the citation Spanish Mackeral. That’s a hard one to get!!
Captain Craig and his first mate never stopped trying to put us on fish!
thanks for fishing with us. tough day for sure.
Started of a little slow wit h a couple Spanish mackerel then got into some cobia. Landed a 49" monster!
Thanks for the review, congrats on the cobias
Thanks for choosing us. The smiles on the faces was priceless. I under stand the 4.0 on the boat, and that issue is now fixed. Thanks again for fishing with is.
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- US $600 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $600 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $750 per group - 6 Hour trip (6 hours)
- US $900 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well 50 gallons
- Outriggers
- Ice box Coolers for fish and food
- Radio
- Sonar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (Prepared before the trip)
- Lures
- First mate (Mate works for 20% tips)
- Fishing license
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Flats fishing
- Backcountry fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Fly fishing
- Drift fishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Black Drum
- Cobia
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Flounder
- Redfish
- Seabass (Black)
- Sheepshead
- Spadefish
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout
- Tautog
- Tilefish
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