Chasin’ Dreams Sportfishing

Chasin’ Dreams Sportfishing welcomes you aboard! Come join in for a memorable fishing experience and fish the inshore waters and rivers of Baltimore, Maryland.

You and Captain David Bell will go to the spots with the biggest chance of landing a good catch and he’ll see to it that you have the best experience on the water possible. Pick a date that suits you and join him on the rich and beautiful waters of Baltimore!

The boat you’ll use for fishing is a 30’ Custom Carolina Scarborough express cruiser. It can accommodate 6 anglers and is powered by a 315 HP Cummins engine that can reach a maximum cruising speed of 24 knots.

Thanks to the full-featured onboard navigation technology, you’ll have a safe and efficient trip to the fish and back. The boat also features a private toilet you can access at any time.

On your trip, you’ll go after Striped Bass, Catfish, Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, and White Perch. You can choose whether you’ll keep or release the fish you catch, and you’re more than welcome to bring children on your trip.

The captain will take care of fishing licenses, supply you with all the rods, reels, tackle, lures, and live bait, and will clean and fillet your catch. What you should bring on your trip are just the food and drinks of your choice.

Chasin’ Dreams Sportfishing is waiting for you, come and have a great time on the water!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $425
    Come and have a beautiful morning fishing the waters of Baltimore. Starting at 6:00 a.m, you and the captain will embark to target any fish that comes your way, be it Striped Bass, Mackerel, Perch, or some other prized species.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $425
    If you prefer spending an afternoon on the water instead of the morning, this trip is the right choice for you. You and the captain will depart at 2:00 p.m. and spend 4 hours fishing.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $750
    You'll start your trip early in the morning and spend 8 fine hours on the water, improving your chances of reeling in a big catch. You'll have plenty of time to catch fish as well as enjoy the nature of Baltimore's marine life.
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FAQs about Chasin’ Dreams Sportfishing

Chasin’ Dreams Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $425 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $425 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Chasin’ Dreams Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Radar

Trips booked with Chasin’ Dreams Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

Chasin’ Dreams Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing

Chasin’ Dreams Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging

Top targeted fish species with Chasin’ Dreams Sportfishing include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Catfish
  • Cobia
  • Perch (White)
  • Spanish Mackerel

Meet the Captain

David Bell
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
ID & license verified
86 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2021
Angler's Choice
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Having grown up fishing the Chesapeake Bay and surrounding waters and operating private vessels for over 20 years, Captain David decided he wanted to do something different that would allow him to share his passion for the outdoors with others.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Catfish Catfish
Cobia Cobia
Perch (White) White Perch

Boat specs

Custom Carolina (Cruiser) originally built in 1978. Powered by a 315HP Cummins engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 24 knots.

Length
30 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Radar

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

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.

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 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
Checks

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Customer reviews

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Highly recommend!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on October 15, 2023
I don’t think I could have found anyone more dedicated to catching fish than Dave Bell. We felt like we were fishing with...
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It was a full day trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 26, 2023
Ok first off captain Dave is one of the best guys I’ve met, he is full of knowledge on the waters he fishes. He knows the...
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Brittany Y.
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Half Day Trip with Captain Bell

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 23, 2023
Captain David Bell is hands down not only the best Captain but one of the best human beings I’ve ever had the pleasure of...
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Rebecca K.
Montgomery Village, MD
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Fun half day with Captain David Bell

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 25, 2023
My boyfriend and I had an amazing time on our first fishing charter on the Chesapeake Bay with Captain David Bell. He was very...
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Bradley D.
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Great Trip w/Chasin’ Dreams Sportfishing!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on October 14, 2023
We had an awesome fishing trip with Captain Dave!  He was friendly, knowledgeable, and very accommodating! Love the fact that...
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