Reel Adventures
Captain Joe Truitt – Reel Adventures
Captain Joe Truitt is a fully licensed and insured fishing guide serving the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia.
With more than 40 years of fishing experience on the Eastern Shore, Captain Joe has spent decades learning the local waters, seasonal fish movements, tides, structure, and techniques that help put anglers on fish.
Reel Adventures operates a 21-foot Parker center console that is trailered, giving Captain Joe the flexibility to move with the fish and changing conditions. We fish the coastal bays and inshore waters around Chincoteague as well as the Chesapeake Bay, depending on the season and target species.
Our trips range from family-friendly coastal bay fishing for Flounder to Chesapeake Bay trips targeting Red Drum, Black Drum, Speckled Trout, Rockfish and other species. We also offer near-shore wreck fishing when conditions and seasons allow.
Captain Joe especially enjoys family and youth trips. Teaching young anglers and helping people catch their first fish, biggest fish, or a fish they will remember for years is what makes charter fishing worthwhile.
Whether you're an experienced fisherman or someone picking up a rod for the first time, Captain Joe will work hard to make your trip productive, comfortable, and enjoyable.
At Reel Adventures, our goal is simple:
Put you on fish, make the trip enjoyable, and send you home with great memories.
Your adventure awaits!
Captain Joe Truitt – Reel Adventures
Captain Joe Truitt is a fully licensed and insured fishing guide serving the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia.
With more than 40 years of fishing experience on the Eastern Shore, Captain Joe has spent decades learning the local waters, seasonal fish movements, tides, structure, and techniques that help put anglers on fish.
Reel Adventures operates a 21-foot Parker center console that is trailered, giving Captain Joe the flexibility to move with the fish and changing conditions. We fish the coastal bays and inshore waters around Chincoteague as well as the Chesapeake Bay, depending on the season and target species.
Our trips range from family-friendly coastal bay fishing for Flounder to Chesapeake Bay trips targeting Red Drum, Black Drum, Speckled Trout, Rockfish and other species. We also offer near-shore wreck fishing when conditions and seasons allow.
Captain Joe especially enjoys family and youth trips. Teaching young anglers and helping people catch their first fish, biggest fish, or a fish they will remember for years is what makes charter fishing worthwhile.
Whether you're an experienced fisherman or someone picking up a rod for the first time, Captain Joe will work hard to make your trip productive, comfortable, and enjoyable.
At Reel Adventures, our goal is simple:
Put you on fish, make the trip enjoyable, and send you home with great memories.
Your adventure awaits!
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Lucas Miller5.0VerifiedGreat family fishing trip!
Coastal Bay Flounder Chincoteague on June 19, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 childWhat a great fishing trip! captain Joe with Reel Adventures was more than accommodating when our planned morning trip got rained out he didn't hesitate and offered to fish that afternoon. Joe was very knowledgeable with fishing techniques and was quick to rig and help re bait our lines. he did great putting us on the fish!! we wanted to catch flounder and we did do that! we landed over a dozen flounder! i definitely plan to book another trip!
Miguel Montalvo5.0VerifiedFantastic Captain and Fishing!!
Coastal Bay Flounder Chincoteague - 1:00 PM on July 16, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 childrenCaptain Joe did an excellent job getting us on some good flounder. My 6 and 8 year old had a great time and we highly recommend him! He is extemely friendly and knows where to find the fish. We will definitely book him again when we are back in Chincoteague!
Kevin Luring5.0VerifiedPerfect day on the water!
Near Shore Wreck Fishing on August 13, 2026 • 2 adultsCaught lots of fish. Captain Joe was fantastic! Highly recommended - and we’ll be back! 😎🛥️🐟🎣
FishingBooker Member5.0Awesome fishing experience!
Lower Chesapeake Trophy Drum on September 9, 2024Captain Joe Truitt took myself and a few coworkers out for a charter in the bay. It would be an understatement to say that we had fun. We had a blast. We caught fish from the moment we started fishing until the moment we ran out of sunlight. It was an unmatched experience and Joe helped me catch my first Red Drum!
Zachary Nock5.012:00 - 6:00 trip flounder
Coastal Bay Flounder Chincoteague on April 17, 2025Took his time showing us how to find them and best spots. Had a great time fishing with him. Will be doing it again.
Bill RutterRepeat angler5.0VerifiedTop notch!
Coastal Bay Flounder Chincoteague on May 14, 2025 • 2 adultsThis captain works hard to put you on fish and to make the trip enjoyable for everyone in your party.
Matthew Mason5.0Half day
Lower Chesapeake Trophy Drum on August 27, 2024I had a great time fishing with Joe. We e caught bait which we then used to catch citation red drum.
Brandon Daigle5.0VerifiedAwesome Trip!
Coastal Bay Flounder Chincoteague on June 5, 2026 • 2 adultsCapt Joe was fantastic! My daughter hooked into a 6ft Hammerhead which was the highlight of the trip! Strong recommend and we will be back soon! Thank you again!
- Brian Hennen5.0Verified
wonderful time
Inshore Shark on July 13, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 childrenCaptain Joe did very well with my kids. Hooked a huge skate.
Steven Dunston4.7VerifiedChincoteague fishing
Coastal Bay Flounder Chincoteague on April 15, 2026 • 3 adultsJoe was great! he did everything he could to accommodate us and our fishing efforts we didn’t do as well as we expected.. but that’s fishing. I would recommend!
FAQs about Reel Adventures
- US $150 per person - Fall Chesapeake casting and jigging (4 hours)
- US $300 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Coastal Bay Flounder Chincoteague (4 hours)
- US $300 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Coastal Bay Flounder Chincoteague - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $500 per group - Chesapeake Bay Crisfield Area (4 hours)
- US $500 per group - Lower Chesapeake Trophy Drum (4 hours)
- US $500 per group - Near Shore Wreck Fishing (5 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (All bait and tackle are included )
- Lures
- Fishing license (Fishing license are included for everyone on the vessel )
- River fishing (Freshwater/brackish water trips available on the Pocomoke River )
- Inshore fishing (Coastal bays and Chesapeake bay)
- Wreck fishing (I fish the near shore reefs and erecks of Chincote)
- Light tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Bass (Striped)
- Black Drum
- Bluefish (Tailor)
- Catfish
- Cobia
- Flounder
- Perch (White)
- Redfish
- Shark (Sandbar)
- Sheepshead
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout
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