JM Charters 

4.3
(1 review)
Recent reports
 Main Street 4391, Chincoteague, VA 23336, United States

JM Charters 

Chincoteague, VA, United States
22 ft
5
4.3
(1 review)

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Operating fishing chaters in Chincoteague Va, J.M. Charters invites you to enjoy the local fishery and scenery.

Captain Jim can tailor you trip to your needs, so let know what you’re after. Depending on the trip, species, and time of year, you’ll be using techniques like drifting, jigging, live/ cut bait bottom fishing, or trolling.

From mid-March through May, we target Flounder and Black Drum. In the summer and fall, from June to October we target Flounder, Croaker, Spot, speckled trout and smaller Sharks. These are great for families with kids.

If you have any additional questions, you can contact the Captain below directly. Join us for a great fishing adventure!

Operating fishing chaters in Chincoteague Va, J.M. Charters invites you to enjoy the local fishery and scenery.

Captain Jim can tailor you trip to your needs, so let know what you’re after. Depending on the trip, species, and time of year, you’ll be using techniques like drifting, jigging, live/ cut bait bottom fishing, or trolling.

From mid-March through May, we target Flounder and Black Drum. In the summer and fall, from June to October we target Flounder, Croaker, Spot, speckled trout and smaller Sharks. These are great for families with kids.

If you have any additional questions, you can contact the Captain below directly. Join us for a great fishing adventure!

Jim Murray
Captain
Jim Murray
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Trip availability and prices

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3 Hour Trip – Chincoteague Bay AM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 8 - Nov 15 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
Cobia
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
Redfish
+3
US $325
Entire boat: up to 5 people
3 Hour Afternoon Chincoteague Bay
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 8 - Nov 15 (Sat, Sun)
Cobia
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
Redfish
+3
US $325
Entire boat: up to 5 people
4 HR morning fishing trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Nov 15 (Sat, Sun)
Cobia
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
+8
US $400
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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4.3
1 review
4.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.0
Fishing Experience

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Gerald Brusich
Gerald Brusich
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Virginia, US
Member since 2026
4.3
Verified
June fishing trip
3 Hour Afternoon Chincoteague Bay on June 7, 20263 adults

Was a good night experience for our autistic son as well wife and son caught fish that’s all that mattered

Reported catch:
Flounder
Jim Murray
Response from Captain

Thank you for the review. I enjoyed having you and your family out fishing.

FAQs about JM Charters

JM Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $325 per group - 3 Hour Afternoon Chincoteague Bay (3 hours)
  • US $325 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Chincoteague Bay AM (3 hours)
  • US $400 per group - 4 HR morning fishing trip (4 hours)
When you book a trip with JM Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Ice box
Trips booked with JM Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Bottled water and canned sodas)
  • First mate (Mate works for tips. 15%- 20% is customary )
  • Fishing license (The is a licensed charterboat. )
JM Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (Freshwater fishing on Pocomoke River)
  • Inshore fishing (We fish the seaside bays and creeks of Chincoteage)
JM Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with JM Charters include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Cobia
  • Crab
  • Crappie
  • Flounder
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Redfish
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Jim Murray
Jim Murray

Chincoteague, Virginia, United States

3 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
1 Customer review
Typical response within an hour
Member since October 2023

Ever since I was a kid, I was passionate about fishing and being on the water. After retiring from the Baltimore City Fire Department I wanted to pursue my passion for fishing and pass on to others the fun that comes with it.

Jim Murray
Jim Murray
Fully verified
3
reports
1
reviews
2023
member since
~1h
response
Ever since I was a kid, I was passionate about fishing and being on the water. After retiring from the Baltimore City Fire Department I wanted to pursue my passion for fishing and pass on to others the fun that comes with it.

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cobia
Cobia
Crab
Crab
Crappie
Crappie
Flounder
Flounder
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Redfish
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cobia
Cobia

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2026
Boat manufacturer
Carolina Skimmer
Boat type
Skiff
Engine model
Honda
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Freshwater fishing on Pocomoke River
Inshore Fishing
We fish the seaside bays and creeks of Chincoteage

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Bottled water and canned sodas
First mate
Mate works for tips. 15%- 20% is customary
Fishing license
The is a licensed charterboat.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
No smoking
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 Checks

What’s biting in Chincoteague right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
Black DrumBlack Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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