Stella Charters LLC 

5.0/5 (57 reviews)
  Recent reports
 7988 West Riverside Drive, Pasadena, MD 21122, United States

SPECIAL NOTE: 

In Maryland's Chesapeake Bay, the striped bass (rockfish) season runs from May 16 to July 15, with anglers allowed to keep one fish per day, between 19 and 24 inches in length.

Season Dates:
Summer/Fall Season: May 16 to July 15
Closed Season: July 16 to July 31
Reopens: August 1 through December 10
Regulations:
Catch Limit: One striped bass per person, per day.
Minimum Length: 19 inches.
Maximum Lenght: 24 inches

We target Catfish, and White Perch during rockfish closure.

The fish in these waters include Striped Bass (Rockfish), Catfish, Perch, and more.

You can expect to do some, trolling, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Eric also offers fly fishing, but you will need to bring your own fly gear and having experience fly fishing is highly recommended.

Trips with Stella Charters are kid-friendly, so feel free to make a family day out of it! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Snacks are also a good idea to bring so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty belly!

Capt. Eric will bring you aboard a 29’ NauticStar 28XS Offshore center console with room for 6 passengers. It comes with outriggers and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience. You’ll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you. Live bait is included, but you should ask the captain whether you’ll be catching it yourself.

There’s no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for some fishing! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

It’s never a bad idea to bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). Bottled water will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in MODERATION!!!

NO GLASS BOTTLES ALLOWED AND AVOID HARD LIQUOR !!!

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT FIRST MATE WORKS FOR TIPS. 20% IS THE STANDARD TIP!

Eric Goodrich

Captain

Eric Goodrich

9 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Drinks
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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3 Hour Morning Light tackle Jigging
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $450 
3 Hour Trip – AM Family Friendly

 In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $450 
3 Hour Trip – PM Family Friendly
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Price for up to 4 people
US $450 
3 Hour Evening Light tackle Jigging
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 2:30 PM
Price for up to 4 people
US $450 
4 Hour Morning Light tackle Jigging

 In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $550 
4 Hour Trip (AM) Family Friendly
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $550 
4 Hour Trip (PM) Family Friendly

 In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Price for up to 4 people
US $550 
4 Hour Evening Light tackle Jigging
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:30 PM
Price for up to 4 people
US $550 
6 Hour Trip "AM ONLY"

 In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $800 
There are 20 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 57 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (131)

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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

98%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

98%

Caught fish

89%

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Zachary S.
Zachary S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

A Great Time!

VERIFIED
NEW

3 Hour Trip – PM Family Friendly on June 2, 2025

We had a great time for our first charter fishing trip! The fish weren't really biting at first but Captain Eric was able to find us some good spots and everyone was able to catch some. Captain Eric and his first mate were very accommodating and made everyone feel comfortable throughout the whole trip. My son had a great time and they are really good with kids! True professionals and we would be happy to plan another trip with them!

We had a great time for our first charter fishing trip! The fish weren't really biting at first but Captain Eric was able to find us some good spots and everyone was able to catch some. Captain Eric and his first mate were very accommodating and made everyone feel comfortable throughout the whole trip. My son had a great time and they are really good with kids! True professionals and we would be happy to plan another trip with them!  

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 Zachary S. recommends Stella Charters LLC

Armand C.
Armand C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Awesome Day of Fishing!!!

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3 Hour Trip – AM Family Friendly on May 18, 2025

Just wanted to shout out to Eric and crew from today’s fishing trip! Everybody onboard had a great time today. We caught our limit of rock-fish by 7:45 to 8:00 am. and everyone onboard was catching fish. The crew definitely knew where to catch the fish today and I learned some new techniques that I will take with me as an angler! Thanks again guys and awesome boat!!!

Just wanted to shout out to Eric and crew from today’s fishing trip! Everybody onboard had a great time today. We caught our limit of rock-fish by 7:45 to 8:00 am. and everyone onboard was catching fish. The crew definitely knew where to catch the fish today and I learned some new techniques that I will take with me as an angler! Thanks again guys and awesome boat!!!  

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 Armand C. recommends Stella Charters LLC

Dom D.
Dom D.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

“Stella” Charters was “Stellar”!

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip (AM) Family Friendly on September 1, 2024

Our trip with “Stella” Charters was “stellar” from the beginning, at the end and for every moment in between! Saving the best for last, our trip began with effortless booking, clear communication (including pictures to make parking easier) and a prompt, friendly greeting upon arrival where we were then escorted down a beautiful pier to an immaculate boat that was clearly stocked and ready for action. Our trip ended with Captain Eric filleting our fish while we waited on a beautiful deck overlooking the dock and water way before he ran inside to vacuum seal our fish for the ride home. He then presented the fish to us in a branded cooler which will also serve as a fantastic memento for our trip. We were graciously hosted for every moment during our trip. It was a truly exceptional experience. Regarding the best part, we caught fish early and often, enjoying tight lines for the entire duration of our trip. Eric is clearly an expert in two important ways. He is an expert guide who knows how to support angles in hi care. It was not surprising to learn that he had been doing so since he was a boy. He is also an expert at the waters that he fishes and the combination of those two skill sets proved to be a powerful one. We are already planning our next trip with Eric and plan to make trips with him a regular part of our fishing journey. You can rest assured that you are in great hands when you book with Stella Charters!

Our trip with “Stella” Charters was “stellar” from the beginning, at the end and for every moment in between! Saving the best for last, our trip began with effortless booking, clear communication (including pictures to make parking easier) and a prompt, friendly greeting upon arrival where we were then escorted down a beautiful pier to an immaculate boat that was clearly stocked and ready for action. Our trip ended with Captain Eric filleting our fish while we waited on a beautiful deck overlooking...  

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 Dom D. recommends Stella Charters LLC

Andrew A.
Andrew A.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Family Friendly and Fun!!

VERIFIED

3 Hour Trip – PM Family Friendly on June 22, 2024

Captain Eric took our family out on an awesome half-day fishing trip. He was very communicative and amenable from our booking to the trip itself. Location was easy to find and very welcoming. He took the five of us out (2 adults, 3 kids under 10) and was perfect with the kids and adults. He knows the water and where to fish, and his boat and equipment were extremely well maintained and clean. Eric kept the bait on even though we were catching tons of fish and was always happy to help the kiddos out. Easy and safe trip out and back and Eric cleaned the fish and packaged them for the trip home. Five stars - have already recommended him to our friends/neighbors and plan to take another trip with him in the future! Amazing local charter, if you're thinking of booking do not hesitate!

Captain Eric took our family out on an awesome half-day fishing trip. He was very communicative and amenable from our booking to the trip itself. Location was easy to find and very welcoming. He took the five of us out (2 adults, 3 kids under 10) and was perfect with the kids and adults. He knows the water and where to fish, and his boat and equipment were extremely well maintained and clean. Eric kept the bait on even though we were catching tons of fish and was always happy to help the kiddos...  

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 Andrew A. recommends Stella Charters LLC
1 person finds this review helpful

Ryan E.
Ryan E.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Perfect Trip for 13 Year Olds or Anyone!

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6 Hour Trip "AM ONLY" on June 19, 2024

I have a son who loves to fish. I know nothing about fishing. Captain Eric TCB!! If you are a clueless parent but want to make memories for your child (or relatives or complete strangers you meet on the street) Stella Charters is the way to go. Here are a few things: 1. Boat is perfect for small groups. This is not some big charter boat. I liken it to your rich, awesome buddy has an amazing fishing boat and he's doing you a favor (bc you're a clueless person about fishing) and taking you & your friends/relatives/associates out on his boat. It is amazing. 2. Operation is top notch. They handled five 13 year old boys at 6:00 a.m. Need I say more? 3. Captain Eric is great, personable, patient, funny and just a great dude. He does his business because he loves to fish and wants to share the joy of fishing with the public. He's not doing it for free (obviously) but he is great, his first mate is a boss and the whole experience is something well worth the price. 4. Speaking of price, this is not too expensive at all. Went out for six hours, fished two spots, caught the limit of rockfish (8), some huge, ugly catfish and then they took the boys to a spot to catch perch, shad/spot? (again clueless fisher here) and all kinds of fish - the kind you catch with worms and fish parts. 5. Vacuum sealed fish prepared for home. Not much to say other than AMAZING. Only drawback is Captain Eric is so popular you've got to book in advance - remember this is not some big operation, just your awesome buddy who TCB and allows you wonderful memories with your family/relatives/people you want to impress! But believe me, he is the best.

I have a son who loves to fish. I know nothing about fishing. Captain Eric TCB!! If you are a clueless parent but want to make memories for your child (or relatives or complete strangers you meet on the street) Stella Charters is the way to go. Here are a few things: 1. Boat is perfect for small groups. This is not some big charter boat. I liken it to your rich, awesome buddy has an amazing fishing boat and he's doing you a favor (bc you're a clueless person about fishing) and taking you...  

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 Ryan E. recommends Stella Charters LLC
1 person finds this review helpful

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FAQs about Stella Charters LLC

What are the trip rates for Stella Charters LLC?

Stella Charters LLC offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $450 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Evening Light tackle Jigging (3 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Morning Light tackle Jigging (3 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Trip – AM Family Friendly (3 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Trip – PM Family Friendly (3 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Evening Light tackle Jigging (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Morning Light tackle Jigging (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) Family Friendly (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) Family Friendly (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip "AM ONLY" (6 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Stella Charters LLC?

When you book a trip with Stella Charters LLC, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet Full bath room with sink
  • GPS Two 12-inch NSS EV03 Simrad Sonar/Charter Plotters
  • Fishfinder Simrad Active Side Scan Transducer / Airmar B175
  • Live Bait Well Dual Insulated Fish Boxes Fwd with Overboard Dra
  • Wireless Trolling Motor Rhodan Trolling Motor with Spotlock
  • Outriggers Only used when trolling
  • Ice Box 100 gal fishbox to keep your catch on ice
  • Radar Simrad Radar
What's included in the trip price with Stella Charters LLC?

Trips booked with Stella Charters LLC include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle (Everything you need will be supplied)
  • Live Bait (Different based on season)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Your catch will be vacuum sealed for trip home)
  • Drinks (Water and Ice only)
  • First Mate (Captain will determine if Mate is needed or not)
  • Fishing License (The boat fishing license covers everyone )
What types of fishing does Stella Charters LLC offer?

Stella Charters LLC offers the following types of fishing:

  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
What fishing techniques does Stella Charters LLC offer?

Stella Charters LLC offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Fly Fishing (Must have Experience Fly Fishing )
  • Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Stella Charters LLC?

Top targeted fish species with Stella Charters LLC include:

  • Bass (Striped)
  • Catfish
  • Perch (White)

Your captain

Eric Goodrich

Pasadena, Maryland, United States

10 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
57 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2024
angler's choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

USCG Licensed Captain Eric Goodrich was born and raised in Upstate New York. Spending countless hours fishing and hunting, Eric acquired a vast amount of nautical knowledge when he became a mate on a charter boat on Lake Ontario. Earning a four-year college degree in Fisheries and Wildlife Management, as well as employment at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Eric moved to Maryland to start a career in environmental restoration. He started, owned and operated his own environmental restoration company that specialized in stream restoration, wetland construction and shoreline stabilization. With over 30 years in the environmental field, Eric gained a phenomenal amount of knowledge about the Chesapeake Bay, local streams, surrounding watersheds, currents, tides and hydrology. Eric holds many professional certifications, including Chesapeake Bay Landscape, Maryland Tree Expert, and ISA Certified Arborist. His genuine interest and dedication to fisheries and wildlife management led Eric to start Stella Charters LLC in January 2023. He earned his USCG Captain License for uninspected vessels for six passengers or less up to 100gt/100 miles offshore. Serious and recreational fishing for the last 7 years, Eric is grateful for the knowledge he has acquired from friends and other charter captains. He is ready to share that knowledge and “pay it forward” with guests who are ready to venture out on the Chesapeake Bay aboard the Stella Charter!

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Catfish
Catfish
White Perch
White Perch

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
29 ft
Year built
2020
Boat manufacturer
NauticStar 28xs off-shore
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing

Wreck Fishing

Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Jigging

Fly Fishing

Must have Experience Fly Fishing

Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

Full bath room with sink

GPS

Two 12-inch NSS EV03 Simrad Sonar/Charter Plotters

Fishfinder

Simrad Active Side Scan Transducer / Airmar B175

Live Bait Well

Dual Insulated Fish Boxes Fwd with Overboard Dra

Wireless Trolling Motor

Rhodan Trolling Motor with Spotlock

Outriggers

Only used when trolling

Ice Box

100 gal fishbox to keep your catch on ice

Radar

Simrad Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Everything you need will be supplied

Live Bait

Different based on season

Catch cleaning & filleting

Your catch will be vacuum sealed for trip home

Drinks

Water and Ice only

First Mate

Captain will determine if Mate is needed or not

Fishing License

The boat fishing license covers everyone

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

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

Child Friendly

We ask that children be at least six years of age.

No Smoking

You Keep Catch

Fish will be vacuum sealed

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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

 PayPal

What’s biting in Pasadena right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)

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