Desperate Measures Guide Service

4.9/5 (13 reviews)

Dove Cove Road 50126, Dameron, MD 20628, United States–

Desperate Measures Guide Service

4.9/5 (13 reviews)

Dove Cove Road 50126

Dameron, MD, United States

Trips & prices Targeted species Boat info What's biting What's included Contact captain

Trips & prices What's included Targeted species Boat info Reviews Contact captain

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Based out of Dameron, Maryland Desperate Measures Guide Service is your ticket to world class Light Tackle and Fly Fishing on the Chesapeake Bay.

Capt. Cole will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. He specializes in light tackle, fly fishing, bottom fishing, jigging, popping, and spinning, all to get you on that bite. This involves 5 to 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Striped Bass, Speckled Trout, Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, Cobia, and Redfish, depending on the season and conditions on the day.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 26' C-Hawk boat that can safely take up to 4 anglers. This boat features an ice box and a wireless trolling motor.

All rods, reels, terminal tackle and fish cleaning are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing.

Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day.

You'll be able to keep any legal species caught during the trip.

There will be complimentary snacks and drinks aboard for your convenience during the trip, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer.

Up for a family trip? This is a children-friendly business, so bring your loved ones to share these memories with.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Desperate Measures Guide Service.

Based out of Dameron, Maryland Desperate Measures Guide Service is your ticket to world class Light Tackle and Fly Fishing on the Chesapeake Bay.

Capt. Cole will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. He specializes in light tackle, fly fishing, bottom fishing, jigging, popping, and spinning, all to get you on that bite. This involves 5 to 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Striped Bass, Speckled Trout, Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, Cobia, and Redfish, depending on the season and conditions on the day.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 26' C-Hawk boat that can safely take up to 4 anglers. This boat features an ice box and a wireless trolling motor.

All rods, reels, terminal tackle and fish cleaning are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing.

Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day.

You'll be able to keep any legal species caught during the trip.

There will be complimentary snacks and drinks aboard for your convenience during the trip, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer.

Up for a family trip? This is a children-friendly business, so bring your loved ones to share these memories with.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Desperate Measures Guide Service.

Popular features

Fishing license

Live bait

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Drinks

Popular features

Fishing license

Live bait

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Drinks

Rating

4.9

13 reviews

4.9

Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

4.9

Fishing Experience

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John Bodo

Ohio, US

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Member since 2025

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Fishing with Cole

6 hour on May 31, 2025 • 3 adults

Reported catch:

Jeffrey Harmon

Repeat angler

Virginia, US

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Member since 2019

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8 trips

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5.0

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Great Day on the Water

6 hour on July 21, 2024 • 1 adult • 1 child

We had a great time!  Cole is a great captain and knows his stuff. His local knowledge is critical and made the day awesome.  I highly recommend him!

Reported catch:

Robert Figliozzi

Maryland, US

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Member since 2020

1

5.0

January fishing trip

6 Hour Trip – Light Tackle on January 30, 2023

Captain Cole is like a hound dog on the water looking for a bone.
He never gives up until he finds it.
Great atitude and treated my wife like a queen and she wants to fish again what more can a husband wish for who loves to fish.

Response from Captain

February 22, 2023

Thank you Robert, as always it is a pleasure having you on board and it was great meeting your wife. I look forward to many more trips together!

Tim Ryan

Repeat angler

Washington D.C., US

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Member since 2020

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3 trips

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5.0

Verified

Afternoon with Captain Cole

4 Hour Light Tackle Evening Trip on May 5, 2023 • 2 adults

Awesome day fishing and Cole made it easy to book and get on some big stripped bass.  I would highly recommend getting on the water with Desperate Measures!

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

May 7, 2023

Thank you Tim!
Having you and your son onboard was a pleasure and I look forward to doing it again!

Stephen Riordan

Stephen Riordan

Maryland, US

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Member since 2023

1

5.0

Verified

Great day on the Potomac.

4 Hour Light Tackle Evening Trip on April 5, 2023 • 2 adults • 2 children

If you want a great water experience for your family, yo u cannot do better than Captain Cole. Definitely plan to charter with him again.

Response from Captain

April 17, 2023

Thank you Stephen, it was great having your family onboard! I always love seeing kids out enjoying a day on the water. I look forward to another great trip soon!

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6 hour

6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM

US $850

Entire boat: 2 people

US $850

Entire boat: 2 people

8 Hour Trip – Light Tackle

8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM

Seasonal trip

Apr 1 - Dec 10

US $1,050

Entire boat: 2 people

US $1,050

Entire boat: 2 people

Rating

4.9

13 reviews

4.9

Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

4.9

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (11)

All reviews (13)

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Showing 1 – 5 of 13 reviews

John Bodo

Ohio, US

Member since 2025

0

5.0

Verified

Fishing with Cole

6 hour on May 31, 2025 • 3 adults

Reported catch:

Jeffrey Harmon

Repeat angler

Virginia, US

Member since 2019

8 trips

0

5.0

Verified

Great Day on the Water

6 hour on July 21, 2024 • 1 adult • 1 child

We had a great time!  Cole is a great captain and knows his stuff. His local knowledge is critical and made the day awesome.  I highly recommend him!

Reported catch:

Robert Figliozzi

Maryland, US

Member since 2020

1

5.0

January fishing trip

6 Hour Trip – Light Tackle on January 30, 2023

Captain Cole is like a hound dog on the water looking for a bone.
He never gives up until he finds it.
Great atitude and treated my wife like a queen and she wants to fish again what more can a husband wish for who loves to fish.

Response from Captain

February 22, 2023

Thank you Robert, as always it is a pleasure having you on board and it was great meeting your wife. I look forward to many more trips together!

Tim Ryan

Repeat angler

Washington D.C., US

Member since 2020

3 trips

0

5.0

Verified

Afternoon with Captain Cole

4 Hour Light Tackle Evening Trip on May 5, 2023 • 2 adults

Awesome day fishing and Cole made it easy to book and get on some big stripped bass.  I would highly recommend getting on the water with Desperate Measures!

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

May 7, 2023

Thank you Tim!
Having you and your son onboard was a pleasure and I look forward to doing it again!

Stephen Riordan

Stephen Riordan

Maryland, US

Member since 2023

1

5.0

Verified

Great day on the Potomac.

4 Hour Light Tackle Evening Trip on April 5, 2023 • 2 adults • 2 children

If you want a great water experience for your family, yo u cannot do better than Captain Cole. Definitely plan to charter with him again.

Response from Captain

April 17, 2023

Thank you Stephen, it was great having your family onboard! I always love seeing kids out enjoying a day on the water. I look forward to another great trip soon!

FAQs about Desperate Measures Guide Service

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category

Center console boats

Capacity

4 persons

Boat length

26 ft

Year built

1994

Restored in

2020

Boat manufacturer

C-Hawk

Boat type

Center console

Engine model

Suzuki

Powered by

1 x 300HP

Max cruising speed

30 knots

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