Fools Gold Charters

If you’re ready to get hooked on fishing on the chesapeake bay, book a trip with Fools Gold Charters. Take your group of up to 35 people for a great day on the bay!

Striped Bass, White Perch, Catfish, Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, Cobia, Redfish, and more can be found in these waters if you come at the right time of year.

On these trips, you can expect to be using light tackle live bait, or trolling.

Feel free to bring home any fish you catch, assuming they’re legal to keep. Mate Lexi can even clean your catch for you. Bring a cooler ready in the car!

Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. And, you can’t go wrong with snacks – luckily, Capt. Brady will have some on board!

Your trip begins aboard a 46’ Commercial that can carry up to 35 passengers. It comes with and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience.

Capt. Brady will supply rods and reels for you, along with lures. Live bait is available, but it’s good to ask about this so you know if you’ll be catching it yourself.

Trips are run with the help of a First Mate, who’s there to help you fish and keep everyone safe on board. A 20%-30%  tip at the end of the day is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Have in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

It’s never a bad idea to bring a hat, sunglasses, bottled water, and sunblock (non-spray). There will be some drinks on offer, but be sure to let the captain know if you wish to bring your own.  There will be some light snacks available on board.

You don’t have to be told to fish Fools Gold!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Summer Fishing (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 16 - Aug 31
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $700
    During the summer rock fishing season, anglers may keep 1 fish per person with a minimum size of 19 inches. Bottom fishing for Spot and Perch and trolling for Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel may also happen during this season.
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Perch (White)
    White Perch
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Summer Fishing (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 16 - Aug 31
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $700
    During the summer rock fishing season, anglers may keep 1 fish per person with a minimum size of 19 inches. Bottom fishing for Spot and Perch and trolling for Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel may also happen during this season.
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Perch (White)
    White Perch
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Fall Fishing (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Dec 10
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $750
    During the fall fishing season anglers may keep one rockfish per person with a minimum length of 19 inches. During this season we may live line or troll for rockfish. We may also troll for bluefish, spanish mackerel, and cobia during this season.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Fall Fishing (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Dec 10
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $750
    During the fall fishing season anglers may keep one rockfish per person with a minimum length of 19 inches. During this season we may live line or troll for rockfish. We may also troll for bluefish, spanish mackerel during this season.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 23 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Nick Y.
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5.0 / 5
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Great day on the bay!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Summer Fishing (PM) on July 5, 2024
Overall great day was had by our group. Caught our limit of Stripers and a few Catfish to go with them. We would’ve caught...
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Fall Fishing (AM) on September 20, 2024
Brady and Lexi did a great job putting us on fish, everyone in our party had a great time! The boat is super clean and spacious,...
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Terrina L.
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Great Day on the Water!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Summer Fishing (PM) on July 6, 2024
I had a party of 13, and each one of us caught nice size rockfish. Captain Brady provided fillets of our catch and first mate...
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Ross F.
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Great charter!!!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Fall Fishing (AM) on September 18, 2024
Captain Brady and First Mate Lex are top-notch.  They exceeded every expectation we had.  Cant wait to book another one!
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Whitney C.
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Memorable

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Summer Fishing (PM) on July 27, 2024
This was a fantastic trip. The crew was very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend to everyone:)
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FAQs about Fools Gold Charters

Fools Gold Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 6 guests - Half Day Trip - Summer Fishing (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 6 guests - Half Day Trip - Summer Fishing (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $100 per person after 6 guests - Half Day Trip - Fall Fishing (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $100 per person after 6 guests - Half Day Trip - Fall Fishing (PM) (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Fools Gold Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet The boat has a private bathroom with a operating toilet. The bathroom is meticulously cleaned before and after your trip.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Fools Gold Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Live bait is often caught by the customers during their trip, or bought prior at the owners expense.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (depending on the trip)
  • Snacks (The boat is always stocked with light snacks and has a fully loaded cooler with drinks free to the customers.)
  • Drinks (The boat always has water and sport’s hydration drinks on board. If you have a preference on something you would like to have feel free to contact the captain so he can accommodate you.)
  • First Mate (The first mate is there to make sure your trip is successful and enjoyable. The mate works many hours before during and after your trip to make sure you have a great experience. The mate works for tips only 20-30% is customary.)
  • Fishing License (The customers on boat are fully covered by the boats fishing license.)

Fools Gold Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing

Fools Gold Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning

Top targeted fish species with Fools Gold Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Catfish
  • Cobia
  • Perch (White)
  • Redfish
  • Spanish Mackerel

Your captain

Brady Levasseur
Stevensville, Maryland, United States
23 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2023
Angler's Choice
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Capt. Brady runs trips on the Chesapeake Bay aboard a Chesapeake built deadrise. These waters are known for Rockfish, Cobia, Bluefish, and Catfish, and he will show you how to catch them!
Our Team
Brady L.
Captain
Lexi D.
First mate

The fish you can target

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish
Catfish Catfish
Cobia Cobia

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
35 persons
Boat length
46 ft
Year built
2000
Boat manufacturer
Chesapeake
Boat type
Pilothouse

Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
2 x 320HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
The boat has a private bathroom with a operating toilet. The bathroom is meticulously cleaned before and after your trip.
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Live bait is often caught by the customers during their trip, or bought prior at the owners expense.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
depending on the trip
Snacks
The boat is always stocked with light snacks and has a fully loaded cooler with drinks free to the customers.
Drinks
The boat always has water and sport’s hydration drinks on board. If you have a preference on something you would like to have feel free to contact the captain so he can accommodate you.
First Mate
The first mate is there to make sure your trip is successful and enjoyable. The mate works many hours before during and after your trip to make sure you have a great experience. The mate works for tips only 20-30% is customary.
Fishing License
The customers on boat are fully covered by the boats 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 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
The Fools Gold is very family friendly! Children of all ages are encouraged to come and spark their passion for fishing.
You Keep Catch

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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

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