Chills Light Tackle Guide Service 

4.9
(85 reviews)
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 Beech Drive 6, Baltimore, MD 21220, United States–

Chills Light Tackle Guide Service 

Baltimore, MD, United States
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28 ft
6
4.9
(85 reviews)

Captain Chuck of Chill’s Light Tackle Guide Service invites you to come out for a fun day of fishing on Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay and Tributaries. Captain Chuck has been fishing these waters since the age of 6. Yes, 50 years! We DO NOT Troll or hold your Rod. You are in control of all Fishing Activities, which makes for a much more exciting and Interactive Trip!

The primary fish of choice in Maryland is the Striped Bass, commonly referred to as Rockfish. This fish is aggressive and powerful, making for a fun battle on the water! Other fish such as White Perch, Yellow Perch, Catfish, and newly popular Snakehead fish can be targeted as well.

Captain Chuck is an expert light tackle fisherman as evidenced by his numerous 5-star reviews. You are bound to learn something new during your trip.

He uses several different techniques when necessary, utilizing a “hybrid” approach. Casting lures, using cut bait, or live lining are all in his repertoire of techniques used to catch fish.

Captain Chuck can take out 6 guests on his incredible fishing boat. The boat is a world-class 28’ Sportsman powered by twin 300 HP Yamaha outboard engines. This boat will cruise comfortably at 40 mph and can reach a top speed of 61 mph!

It is equipped with twin Garmin 12” fishfinders, a radar, and an autopilot. It is also equipped with a fully functional electric toilet and freshwater sink.
One of the captain's favorite features is the Minn Kota Terrova Autopilot 112 lbs thrust trolling motor. Equipped with GPS “Spotlock”, there is no need for an anchor in even the roughest conditions.
All rods, tackle, and bait are provided on the trip. You just bring snacks and drinks.

Captain Chuck of Chill’s Light Tackle Guide Service invites you to come out for a fun day of fishing on Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay and Tributaries. Captain Chuck has been fishing these waters since the age of 6. Yes, 50 years! We DO NOT Troll or hold your Rod. You are in control of all Fishing Activities, which makes for a much more exciting and Interactive Trip!

The primary fish of choice in Maryland is the Striped Bass, commonly referred to as Rockfish. This fish is aggressive and powerful, making for a fun battle on the water! Other fish such as White Perch, Yellow Perch, Catfish, and newly popular Snakehead fish can be targeted as well.

Captain Chuck is an expert light tackle fisherman as evidenced by his numerous 5-star reviews. You are bound to learn something new during your trip.

He uses several different techniques when necessary, utilizing a “hybrid” approach. Casting lures, using cut bait, or live lining are all in his repertoire of techniques used to catch fish.

Captain Chuck can take out 6 guests on his incredible fishing boat. The boat is a world-class 28’ Sportsman powered by twin 300 HP Yamaha outboard engines. This boat will cruise comfortably at 40 mph and can reach a top speed of 61 mph!

It is equipped with twin Garmin 12” fishfinders, a radar, and an autopilot. It is also equipped with a fully functional electric toilet and freshwater sink.
One of the captain's favorite features is the Minn Kota Terrova Autopilot 112 lbs thrust trolling motor. Equipped with GPS “Spotlock”, there is no need for an anchor in even the roughest conditions.
All rods, tackle, and bait are provided on the trip. You just bring snacks and drinks.

Chuck Hill
Captain
Chuck Hill
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4 Hour White Perch and Croaker Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 10 - Oct 31
Perch (White)
US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 HOUR STRIPED BASS TRIP
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 31
Bass (Striped)
US $575
Entire boat: up to 4 people
7 HOUR STRIPED BASS TRIP
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 16 - Oct 30
Bass (Striped)
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

4.9
85 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (109)

What anglers say

93%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
95%
Recommended
89%
Caught fish

Reviews (85)

  • Susan Haug
    Susan Haug
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Special Day for our Grandson

    4 Hour White Perch and Croaker Trip on August 25, 2026 • 4 adults

    We caught fish which Chuck cleaned for us and our grandson was able to learn the process. We had them for supper. Good tasting. Mostly ate white perch. But caught many other species. Chuck informed us about what to expect and also educated us on the area since Grandma and Grandpa are from Wisconsin. We enjoyed the adventure.

  • Trisha Howell
    Trisha Howell
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Marylands miracle

    7 HOUR STRIPED BASS TRIP on August 26, 2025 • 6 adults • 4 children

    My family and I had to pull a vacation together after our original trip was canceled due to an injury, I chose Baltimore, Maryland, the aquarium, baseball, shopping, ECT. A huge must was to find a fishing charter. After experiencing hiccups and mishaps through out our entire trip, we checked our reservations Monday night for Tuesday, excitedly all went to bed, my teenagers woke up the best they ever had" it's fishing day ". My spouse again the easiest 4 am wake up. The excitement and anticipation were mounting by the second, I can't find the best words to express my gratitude , we will be forever grateful to you. This literally saved our vacation, and brought sooooo much genuine happiness to everyone of us, that was soooo needed, it brings me to tears and the joy that was had that day. You and your charter will always be our Maryland Miracle!

  • Jonathan Schwartz
    Jonathan Schwartz
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Perfect day!!!

    7 HOUR STRIPED BASS TRIP on July 4, 2024 • 6 adults

    Booked the 7 hour charter for July 4th. Captain Chuck was very knowledgeable and had some great fishing spots marked. The trip started with a fun and fast speed run to the fishing spot in his 600 hp boat which was a blast. The fishing was slow to start so we went to a different spot to catch some spot and white perch for bait fish. This spot was loaded. Catching fish on every cast was a ton of fun. Then we moved to a different spot with the live bait. Pretty slow again until we switched to jerk baits and immediately caught 2 striped bass, both keepers 21” and 22”. What a great fight to get them in the boat. Lastly we ended near a lighthouse and finally caught one on an eel and missed one on a white perch. Overall, we spent well over 7 hours on the water and Chuck was phenomenal with getting everyone up to speed and we had a great time. I look forward to grabbing a few more of my buddies and going out on the boat with Chuck again.

  • Pamela Mckenzie
    Pamela Mckenzie
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Perfect fishing trip!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 8, 2023 • 5 adults • 1 child

    The whole experience from start to end was amazing. Both the captain and his first mate Tony are very knowledgeable. They will talk to you and answer questions about the fish, or the boat. They help get your fishing rod ready with bait, and take the fish off that you have caught. They even explain what you can or cannot keep and why. When you catch something they can identify what it is, and why/ why not to keep it. They know all the limits and technical stuff. If you have never fished or just a novice like most of us (our group was 10 yo to senior) they teach you some basics and give you tips to help you learn more about fishing. They took extra care helping my son (10 yo - very active) to make sure he had a great experience with catching fish, and pretty much refused to leave until he got a bass! They even clean the fish for you at the end. They really put in the work so you can have an amazing trip.

  • Eric Schwartz
    Eric Schwartz
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Day on the Water

    7 HOUR STRIPED BASS TRIP on July 9, 2025 • 4 adults

    Thanks to Captain Chuck and Tony we had a great day on the water and accomplished our goal of bringing home some stripers!!

  • Scott Rager
    Scott Rager
    Repeat angler
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Half Day Trip with Capt Chuck

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 11, 2022 • 3 adults

    Had a great day on the water! Capt Chuck is a knowledgeable guide and knows where to find the fish. We will definitely be back.

  • Steward Macis
    Steward Macis
    Repeat angler
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2019
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing the Bay

    7 HOUR STRIPED BASS TRIP on August 26, 2019 • 3 adults • 1 child

    It was a very rough day on the water but we made the best of it. Captain Chuck did a great job with his boat managing the turbulent waters. We were able to catch our live bait and used it for catching Rockfish. It was a great experience overall. It was the first time my son went Rock fishing and now he is hooked. Captain Chuck was very professional and even filleted our fish after the trip as a bonus. It was an overall great experience.

  • Pete Chilimindris
    Pete Chilimindris
    Member since 2017
    5.0

    Many trips with Chuck

    7 HOUR STRIPED BASS TRIP on November 15, 2018

    Every time i go out with Chuck i have an absolute blast fishing and enjoying the waters of the Bay and Rivers out from the Baltimore area. I have caught so many big fish on his boat that i dream of coming back out and hooking that next big Rockfish on light gear. It is soo addicting and unique to catch fish like this. I love to fish with lures and light tackle and this is the best guide fisherman you could book in the area if you love to stay engaged in the action all throughout your day. We also do some live lining if we want to and always catch solid fish everytime. I love that Chuck takes us to the various types of fishing spots throughout the day that give us lots of options on how to catch them and to be able to mix it up with different techniques and i never get bored. Start off some days with shallow water action that is unbelievable, then be able to slowly move around and work the lures and fish off of cover, structure and fun things to fish that are different from the typical throw your line and watch the water. He will teach you how to fish everything properly also which he does show great patience doing so. A true Fisherman and gentleman that will always show you a great time no matter what the different days will bring us. His boat is so comfortable and top of the line for fishing on point. His electric trolling motor keeps the boat on the fish especially if the fish or current are moving around fast. Its nice to be able to fish shallow waters around docks, rocks and lighthouses in his boat because of this also. The bigger heavier boats ive chartered aren't able to do this and are limited to just one kind of fishing usually and those make me bored, but not on the chills boat. I love being able to pull out all the stops and fish the whole day like seasoned anglers that can catch them many ways. Cant wait to get back out and Chill with my friends and family and catch some fish. His boat is fast and exciting so you know you will get to the fish first and stay on them. Thanks for you hard work and dedication Chuck!

  • Greg Adams
    Greg Adams
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    Can’t wait to book again!

    7 HOUR STRIPED BASS TRIP on July 3, 2020 • 2 adults

    Excellent experience from start to finish. Captain Chuck has a beautiful boat, state of the art equipment, top of the line fishing gear and most importantly he put us on fish all day! We highly recommend and honestly wouldn’t book with anyone else after the trip we had!

  • Matthew Azrael
    Matthew Azrael
    Repeat angler
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2020
    13 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    3/4 With Cast Chuck

    7 HOUR STRIPED BASS TRIP on October 9, 2020 • 4 adults

    Could not have asked for a better day. Beautiful sunrise as we pull out of the marina at 6am. Caught fish just about everywhere we stopped. Ended up with lots of fish to take home. Fun day! Definitely give Chuck a call!

Rating

4.9
85 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (109)

What anglers say

93%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
95%
Recommended
89%
Caught fish

All reviews (85)

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Susan Haug
Susan Haug
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Special Day for our Grandson
4 Hour White Perch and Croaker Trip on August 25, 2026 • 4 adults

We caught fish which Chuck cleaned for us and our grandson was able to learn the process. We had them for supper. Good tasting. Mostly ate white perch. But caught many other species. Chuck informed us about what to expect and also educated us on the area since Grandma and Grandpa are from Wisconsin. We enjoyed the adventure.

Chuck Hill
Response from Captain

Thank you for the Review Susan! It was a Pleasure having the 3 of you on my Boat Fishing. I enjoyed it very much as well, and I hope your Grandson, who is already a Good Fisherman, took home some new Knowledge he can use for his Future Adventures. Thanks again!

Justin Leathers
Justin Leathers
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Trip With Friends!
4 HOUR STRIPED BASS TRIP on August 23, 2026 • 6 adults

Chuck was great. Very knowledgeable about the waters and the type of fish we were catching. Made sure we all caught fish and was always ready to replace bate on our hooks throughout the day! Definitely would book again.

Chuck Hill
Response from Captain

Thanks for the Review Justin! You had a Great Crew who were a lot of Fun! I enjoyed watching you Guys have a Blast Catching Fish! Hope to see you all again soon!

Jim Ennis
Jim Ennis
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Time with my Son!
7 HOUR STRIPED BASS TRIP on July 27, 2026 • 4 adults

Enjoyed spending time and catching fish with my son, as this was his 21st birthday gift! The 4 striped bass were delicious and enjoyed every bite. Thank you, Captain!

Chuck Hill
Response from Captain

Thanks for the Review Jim! It was a Pleasure Fishing with you guys today. You all did a Great Job and it paid off in the end I’m glad you enjoyed the Fish! Hope to see you again!

Brandon Bass
Brandon Bass
us
Washington D.C., US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great experience with my sons!
4 Hour White Perch and Croaker Trip on August 20, 2026 • 1 adult • 2 children

This was my sons and I first fishing charter experience and it was better than expected. We had a blast ans would definitely do it again!

Chuck Hill
Response from Captain

Thank you Brandon for the Review! It was a Pleasure Fishing with you and the Boys. Very nice Crew and you all did a Great Job! Hope to see you again!

Jason Willis
Jason Willis
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Teaching Trip
4 HOUR STRIPED BASS TRIP on July 13, 2026 • 6 adults

Our Captain was very patient with the kids, and by the end of the trip everyone was casting like a pro !!

Chuck Hill
Response from Captain

Thank you Jason for taking the time to review our Trip You and your Crew were Outstanding! It is very unusual for Kids learning to Fish to not get their lines tangled at least 7-10 times. Not only did they avoid that, They put in a Tremendous effort to learn and by the end of the day, I was very impressed with both their Technique and Casting Abilty. This will carry over for them on their next Fishing adventure. I hope to see you and your Crew again in the future!

FAQs about Chills Light Tackle Guide Service

Chills Light Tackle Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour White Perch and Croaker Trip (4 hours)
  • US $575 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 HOUR STRIPED BASS TRIP (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 7 HOUR STRIPED BASS TRIP (7 hours)
When you book a trip with Chills Light Tackle Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet FULLY FUNCTIONAL ELECTRIC TOILET
  • GPS VESSEL IS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOPILOT
  • Fishfinder 2 GARMIN 12' SCREENS
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Chills Light Tackle Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (ALL Rods/Reels, Bait and Tackle Included)
  • Live bait (We Fish for our own Bait and it is included in Price of Trip)
  • Lures (Jerk Baits, Swim Baits, Metal, Plastic, Jigs)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (FISH are Filleted and Packaged for you)
  • First mate (First Mate when Available)
  • Fishing license (ALL LICENSES ARE COVERED ON TRIP)
Chills Light Tackle Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (Tributaries on Chesapeake Bay)
  • Inshore fishing (Marylands Chesapeake Bay)
  • Nearshore fishing
Chills Light Tackle Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle (This may include Lures, Live Bait or Cut Bait)
  • Bottom fishing (We sometimes catch our own Bait with Hook and Line)
  • Spinning (Quality Spinning Rods and Reels are provided )
  • Jigging (Intermediate to Advanced Anglers)
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing (Live or Cut Bait including Eels, Perch, Spot, etc)
Top targeted fish species with Chills Light Tackle Guide Service include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Catfish
  • Perch (White)
  • Perch (Yellow)

Your captain

Chuck Hill
Chuck Hill

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

35 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
85 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2017
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.

Hello, I am Captain Chuck Hill, a United States Coast Guard Licensed Master Captain, and Licensed Maryland Fishing Guide. I have over 48 years of Fishing experience, and would like to share it with you. It does not matter if you are a Novice or Experienced Angler. My goal is for you to have an enjoyable time while fishing on Maryland's Chesapeake Bay and it's Tributaries. I run Trips on Maryland's Chesapeake Bay from May 1st until October 30th

Our Team
Chuck H.

Chuck H.

Captain

Tony R.

Tony R.

First mate

Chuck Hill
Chuck Hill
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
35
reports
85
reviews
2017
member since
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Hello, I am Captain Chuck Hill, a United States Coast Guard Licensed Master Captain, and Licensed Maryland Fishing Guide. I have over 48 years of Fishing experience, and would like to share it with you. It does not matter if you are a Novice or Experienced Angler. My goal is for you to have an enjoyable time while fishing on Maryland's Chesapeake Bay and it's Tributaries. I run Trips on Maryland's Chesapeake Bay from May 1st until October 30th
The crew
Chuck H.
Chuck H.
Captain
Tony R.
Tony R.
First mate

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Catfish
Catfish
White Perch
White Perch
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Catfish
Catfish
White Perch
White Perch
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch

Real catches by this captain

  • September fishing trip
    Barak K.
    Barak K.
  • Fishing with Chuck
    Greg L.
    Greg L.
  • Great Time with my Son!
    Jim E.
    Jim E.
  • Great day on the water
    David B.
    David B.
  • Fishing with Chuck
    John B.
    John B.
  • Marylands miracle
    Trisha H.
    Trisha H.
  • Great Day on the Water
    Eric S.
    Eric S.
  • Nineteen catches in five hours
    Melvin H.
    Melvin H.
  • Fantastic fishing experience!
    James H.
    James H.
  • Perfect day!!!
    Jonathan S.
    Jonathan S.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
2019
Boat manufacturer
Sportsman
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
53 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
FULLY FUNCTIONAL ELECTRIC TOILET
GPS
VESSEL IS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOPILOT
Fishfinder
2 GARMIN 12' SCREENS
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
ALL Rods/Reels, Bait and Tackle Included
Live bait
We Fish for our own Bait and it is included in Price of Trip
Lures
Jerk Baits, Swim Baits, Metal, Plastic, Jigs
Catch cleaning & filleting
FISH are Filleted and Packaged for you
First mate
First Mate when Available
Fishing license
ALL LICENSES ARE COVERED ON TRIP

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.

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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

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

Child friendly
CHILDREN 6 AND OLDER
You keep catch
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 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

 PayPal

What’s biting in Baltimore right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
Perch (Yellow)Perch (Yellow)

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