Chesapeake Bay Outdoors LLC – Crack of Dawn
Chesapeake Bay Outdoors LLC – Crack of Dawn
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Join Captain Damon K Williams aboard the Crack of Dawn for a fishing adventure!
Captain Damon has worked the waters of the Chesapeake Bay for 30 years making his living Fishing, Crabbing, and Hunting! A Local to these areas his expertise is unrivaled.
Captain Damon Holds a USCG 100 ton Masters License for both Inland(Chesapeake Bay) and Coastal (Ocean up to 200 miles offshore), A Maryland Unlimited Tidal Fishing License, A Maryland Outfitters License, and a NOAA Highly Migratory Species Charter Boat Permit.
As a lifelong professional outdoorsman, you are in great hands with Captain Damon!
The Crack of Dawn is a Custom 50' Ronnie Carman Chesapeake Bay Deadrise. She, like all Chesapeake Bay Deadrises, was purposely built for fishing the waters of the Chesapeake Bay. Being 50' long and 16' wide she guarantees a safe and stable platform for your day of enjoyment on the water.
Large Cabin with seating, 2 A/Cs, and Heat. The Crack of Dawn carries a USCG Certificate of Inspection for 42 Passengers in the Chesapeake Bay, 28 Passengers up to 20 miles out into the Ocean, and 17 Passengers up to 100 miles out into the Ocean
All of our Charters are private... so just your group is on the boat with crew
Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome!
Your captain will provide all required rods & reels, tackle, and bait!
There will be a First Mate on board to help your trip run smoothly. Mates work hard to make your trip count, so an 18-20% tip is customary.
The charter boat covers your fishing license, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.
You can't go wrong when you bring sunglasses, a hat, sunblock (non-spray), and bottled water. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
If you have any questions about fishing with Chesapeake Bay Outdoors, just send Capt. Da
Join Captain Damon K Williams aboard the Crack of Dawn for a fishing adventure!
Captain Damon has worked the waters of the Chesapeake Bay for 30 years making his living Fishing, Crabbing, and Hunting! A Local to these areas his expertise is unrivaled.
Captain Damon Holds a USCG 100 ton Masters License for both Inland(Chesapeake Bay) and Coastal (Ocean up to 200 miles offshore), A Maryland Unlimited Tidal Fishing License, A Maryland Outfitters License, and a NOAA Highly Migratory Species Charter Boat Permit.
As a lifelong professional outdoorsman, you are in great hands with Captain Damon!
The Crack of Dawn is a Custom 50' Ronnie Carman Chesapeake Bay Deadrise. She, like all Chesapeake Bay Deadrises, was purposely built for fishing the waters of the Chesapeake Bay. Being 50' long and 16' wide she guarantees a safe and stable platform for your day of enjoyment on the water.
Large Cabin with seating, 2 A/Cs, and Heat. The Crack of Dawn carries a USCG Certificate of Inspection for 42 Passengers in the Chesapeake Bay, 28 Passengers up to 20 miles out into the Ocean, and 17 Passengers up to 100 miles out into the Ocean
All of our Charters are private... so just your group is on the boat with crew
Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome!
Your captain will provide all required rods & reels, tackle, and bait!
There will be a First Mate on board to help your trip run smoothly. Mates work hard to make your trip count, so an 18-20% tip is customary.
The charter boat covers your fishing license, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.
You can't go wrong when you bring sunglasses, a hat, sunblock (non-spray), and bottled water. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
If you have any questions about fishing with Chesapeake Bay Outdoors, just send Capt. Da
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Reviews (54)
Caroline Latson5.0VerifiedAwesome Trip!
5 Hour Trip – Spring Striper on June 13, 2026 • 5 adultsWe booked a Father’s Day fishing trip with Capt. Damon and First Mate Dan, and it exceeded our expectations! From the moment we stepped aboard, we could tell the boat was well-maintained, clean, and comfortable. The air conditioning was a huge bonus and made the trip even more enjoyable. The fishing was great, and we caught a good amount of fish throughout the trip. What really made the experience stand out was First Mate Dan. He was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and an excellent instructor. Whether you are an experienced angler or new to fishing, Dan takes the time to teach, assist, and ensure everyone has a great experience. His work ethic was outstanding—he was constantly helping, preparing gear, and making sure everything ran smoothly. Capt. Damon and Dan make a fantastic team and clearly care about providing a top-notch charter experience. We had an amazing Father’s Day trip on the water and created memories that will last a lifetime. We would absolutely book with them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a fun and successful fishing trip!
- C. Black5.0Verified
First Cobia of the 2026 season
9 Hour Trip – Summer Cobia - 6:00 AM on June 19, 2026 • 10 adults • 2 childrenCaptain D and his crew were awesome. The captain kept us on top of fish and his crewmate. Danny kept our reels loaded and in the water. We caught a ton of fish. I highly recommend this charter. We are planning on booking with him again in the future, have a wonderful season everyone.
Max Rivera5.0Verifiedgreat experience
7 Hour Trip – Summer - 5:30 AM on July 18, 2026 • 35 adults • 3 childrenHad an amazing fishing experience with this crew. Captain Damon was excellent, and the mate was extremely good. They made sure we had a great time and felt well taken care of the whole day. Highly recommend booking with them!
Jeannette MooreRepeat angler5.0Verifiedthe besr father's day
7 Hour Trip – Summer on June 21, 2026 • 10 adultsthes guys right here are the best they pit you ON fish and wont stop till you max out....10 ou of 10 they are a 50 ... very professional extremely accommodating!!
Donte White5.0VerifiedTHE BEST!
7 Hour Trip – Summer on June 20, 2026 • 7 adultsmy experience was great i dont think it could’ve been any better to be honest the boat team was very helpful the experience was a 10/10
Kyong Kim5.0Verifiedprofessional crew and excellent service
5 Hour Trip – Spring Striper on May 30, 2026 • 10 adults • 4 childrengreta time
Ben GanoeRepeat angler5.0VerifiedIncredible Day
5 Hour Trip – Fall Striper on December 6, 2025 • 15 adultsCaught our limit in under 2 hours - Damon finds the fish!
Michelle Harris5.0VerifiedWHAT ARE THOSE?!?!?
4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing on June 15, 2025 • 8 adultsWelp...first time seeing a toadfish! I gotta give it to Dan, he caught my rod after I threw it because of that 'loch ness monster' I reeled in. Watch out, they have teeth! My family and I had a blast on the Crack of Dawn. The first mate, Dan, was right on time to meet and take us to the boat. The Captain, Damon, had us out in no time. We were over a hot spot immediately, Dan gave us a quick tutorial and we were on our way to dropping our lines. Two in our group caught Spot within the first few minutes! Dan was right there to take the fish off their lines and add more bait. This went on the entire 4 hours we booked. Every time we went to a new spot, we caught fish right away. So much that we had to start throwing them back! Add that to Dan having taught us how to catch double headers and it worked! I gotta say we had an amazing time, both Damon and Dan taught us a lot and the waters, equipment, fish, everything. I strongly recommend and would be happy to book again.
John Parisher5.0VerifiedDefinitely booking these guys again!!
4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing on September 22, 2024 • 4 adults • 1 childI've been on a couple charter trips and this was hands down my best one. This trip was for my 8yr old granddaughters birthday. She's never been fishing so I thought what the heck I'll take her on a charter. The Mate was top notch and helped her way more than I could have ever expected. He was very knowledgeable and taught her a ton about fishing. She was killing it and had him on his toes the whole time. Never once did he slow down and seemed to be having just as much fun as she was. The captain put us on fish right off the bat. As soon as it slowed down he would move us and put us right back on them. Definitely worth it and highly recommend these guys! They go out of their way to make sure it's an enjoyable trip.
- Jeannette MooreRepeat angler5.0Verified
Outstanding 💯%
7 Hour Trip – Summer on June 15, 2025 • 5 adultsSo I booked this trip for my hubby , brother inlaw & friends...for Father's Day They were thrilled and caught sooooo many fish they want to book again they loved it so much when I spoke to hubby he said that Captain Damon and the first mate were incredible and put them on fish and had them doing major arm workouts. Every guy which all 5 of them caught their maximum!!! DONT HESTSITATE TO BOOK WITH THEM, Highly recommended!!!!
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We booked a Father’s Day fishing trip with Capt. Damon and First Mate Dan, and it exceeded our expectations! From the moment we stepped aboard, we could tell the boat was well-maintained, clean, and comfortable. The air conditioning was a huge bonus and made the trip even more enjoyable. The fishing was great, and we caught a good amount of fish throughout the trip. What really made the experience stand out was First Mate Dan. He was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and an excellent instructor. Whether you are an experienced angler or new to fishing, Dan takes the time to teach, assist, and ensure everyone has a great experience. His work ethic was outstanding—he was constantly helping, preparing gear, and making sure everything ran smoothly. Capt. Damon and Dan make a fantastic team and clearly care about providing a top-notch charter experience. We had an amazing Father’s Day trip on the water and created memories that will last a lifetime. We would absolutely book with them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a fun and successful fishing trip!
Captain D and his crew were awesome. The captain kept us on top of fish and his crewmate. Danny kept our reels loaded and in the water. We caught a ton of fish. I highly recommend this charter. We are planning on booking with him again in the future, have a wonderful season everyone.
Had an amazing fishing experience with this crew. Captain Damon was excellent, and the mate was extremely good. They made sure we had a great time and felt well taken care of the whole day. Highly recommend booking with them!
best trip with my sons and grandkids! we caught 42 spanish mackerils and 3 blues, the captain was great and the first mate was awesome too. suc a memorable trip! I would book with them again!
We caught both bluefish and bottomfish. the capitain and mate were attentive to the grandchildren and worked hard to mai ize the experience. I highly recommend this charter. .
FAQs about Chesapeake Bay Outdoors LLC – Crack of Dawn
- US $495 per group, additional US $55 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (PM) (3 hours)
- US $595 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (4 hours)
- US $595 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing - 11:15 AM (4 hours)
- US $695 per group, additional US $105 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Fall Striper (4 hours)
- US $695 per group, additional US $105 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Fall Striper - 12:30 PM (4 hours)
- US $795 per group, additional US $105 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Fall Striper (5 hours)
- US $795 per group, additional US $105 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Fall Striper - 12:00 PM (5 hours)
- US $795 per group, additional US $105 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Spring Striper (5 hours)
- US $795 per group, additional US $105 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Spring Striper - 1:00 PM (5 hours)
- US $795 per group, additional US $105 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Summer (5 hours)
- US $795 per group, additional US $105 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Summer - 1:00 PM (5 hours)
- US $995 per group, additional US $105 per person after 2 guests - 7 Hour Trip – Fall Striper (7 hours)
- US $995 per group, additional US $105 per person after 2 guests - 7 Hour Trip – Fall Striper - 10:00 AM (7 hours)
- US $995 per group, additional US $105 per person after 2 guests - 7 Hour Trip – Spring Striper (7 hours)
- US $995 per group, additional US $105 per person after 2 guests - 7 Hour Trip – Spring Striper - 10:00 AM (7 hours)
- US $995 per group, additional US $105 per person after 2 guests - 7 Hour Trip – Summer (7 hours)
- US $995 per group, additional US $105 per person after 2 guests - 7 Hour Trip – Summer - 5:30 AM (7 hours)
- US $1,095 per group, additional US $105 per person after 2 guests - Trophy Striper Catch and Release (8 hours)
- US $1,195 per group, additional US $105 per person after 2 guests - 9 Hour Trip – Summer Cobia (9 hours)
- US $1,195 per group, additional US $105 per person after 2 guests - 9 Hour Trip – Summer Cobia - 6:00 AM (9 hours)
- Toilet
- Air conditioning
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Outriggers
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- First mate
- Fishing license
- River fishing
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Jigging
- Deep sea fishing
- Bass (Striped)
- Bluefish (Tailor)
- Cobia
- Kingfish (Southern)
- Perch (White)
- Redfish
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout
- Weakfish
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Solomons, Maryland, United States
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Capt. Damon K Williams is a lifelong local professional outdoorsman with 30 years of commercial experience! With a multitude of Tournament Championships and the Finest equipment on the Bay. You are in great hands with Capt. Damon!
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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.
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