Screaming Eagle Charters
Screaming Eagle Charters
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Screaming Eagles offers an excellent charter for fishing on the Chesapeake Bay. The company is based in Neavitt, Maryland, which is 15 minutes from St. Michaels. The crew know the hottest spots where the fish are hiding in and around the Bay, the Choptank River, and Miles River. Whether you have never held a fishing rod in your life or you are a hard-core angler, a day out with Captain Herman is a lot of fun.
You will go out aboard a 32-foot Sport fishing boat, originally built in 1977 and fully up hauled in 2015. It comes powered by a 380 HP Cummins Diesel engine for a fast and comfortable ride. Perfect for accommodating up to six anglers, the vessel gestures a 13-foot beam and a large cabin with the latest navigational electronics and big moving windows for a lot of fresh air. There is a live well loaded with bait, since you will be doing a lot of fishing. And for you maximum comfort on the water, the vessel is equipped with a toilet.
Fishing on the Chesapeake Bay can get your hands full of exciting species. You simply can't miss the opportunity to target Rockfish (Striped Bass), the official Maryland State Fish. Those are tough fighters and make nice table fare.
The Striped Bass season begins May 1-July 31. August 1-31Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel only ( no Striped Bass). September 1-December 5 Striped Bass are in. Captain Herman uses spinning reels with cut or live bait, which is caught fresh every day. In the fall, as bait is no longer available, the crew resort back to trolling or jigging. When the water temperature gets warm, Captain Herman trolls for Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel. Later in July through September, you can spin with live or cut bait. If you feel like doing something different, you can also go bowfishing for Bull Nose Stingray in June.
All trips come with all quality rods and tackle, along with lures, bait, and license. The crew will send you catch home filleted and packaged, ready to go straight into the frying pan.
Screaming Eagles offers an excellent charter for fishing on the Chesapeake Bay. The company is based in Neavitt, Maryland, which is 15 minutes from St. Michaels. The crew know the hottest spots where the fish are hiding in and around the Bay, the Choptank River, and Miles River. Whether you have never held a fishing rod in your life or you are a hard-core angler, a day out with Captain Herman is a lot of fun.
You will go out aboard a 32-foot Sport fishing boat, originally built in 1977 and fully up hauled in 2015. It comes powered by a 380 HP Cummins Diesel engine for a fast and comfortable ride. Perfect for accommodating up to six anglers, the vessel gestures a 13-foot beam and a large cabin with the latest navigational electronics and big moving windows for a lot of fresh air. There is a live well loaded with bait, since you will be doing a lot of fishing. And for you maximum comfort on the water, the vessel is equipped with a toilet.
Fishing on the Chesapeake Bay can get your hands full of exciting species. You simply can't miss the opportunity to target Rockfish (Striped Bass), the official Maryland State Fish. Those are tough fighters and make nice table fare.
The Striped Bass season begins May 1-July 31. August 1-31Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel only ( no Striped Bass). September 1-December 5 Striped Bass are in. Captain Herman uses spinning reels with cut or live bait, which is caught fresh every day. In the fall, as bait is no longer available, the crew resort back to trolling or jigging. When the water temperature gets warm, Captain Herman trolls for Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel. Later in July through September, you can spin with live or cut bait. If you feel like doing something different, you can also go bowfishing for Bull Nose Stingray in June.
All trips come with all quality rods and tackle, along with lures, bait, and license. The crew will send you catch home filleted and packaged, ready to go straight into the frying pan.
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Jeffrey Stefanick5.0Verifiedthe blues were a biten
Full Day Trip on August 14, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 childgreat time on the water today Captain and the first mate were very knowledgeable my son and I caught our limit of Blues in under an hour and a half
Ryan Shrum5.0VerifiedGreat trip
Half Day Trip (PM) on September 15, 2026 • 6 adultscaught a ton of bluefish, captain and first mate were so laid back. Will deff come back
Maryanne CarlettoRepeat angler5.0VerifiedPerfect day trip
Half Day Trip (PM) on May 24, 2026 • 2 adultsExactly what we wanted and great price!
Anthony PrincipiRepeat angler5.0VerifiedOutstanding Chesapeake Bay Charter
Full Day Trip on August 9, 2025 • 3 adultsWe fished two straight days (one half day and one full day) with Captain H. and Brendan and both days were outstanding. We limited on Large Stripped Bass on both dates and nearly limited on Blues on the full day. The boat is a veteran but solid and comfortable. Equipment is high quality. The crew were knowledgeable, eager, helpful and fun. Above all, they know where the fish are and how to get them in the boat. Won't be fishing with anyone else in this vicinity. Tip: give yourself 40 minutes to reach Neavitt from Saint Michael's.
Michael EadesRepeat angler5.0VerifiedHighly recommend!!!
Half Day Trip (PM) on June 21, 2025 • 2 adultsI've been on other fishing charters before, several I've booked through fishingbooker. I must say this is the best one yet. We caught some many fish we had to catch and release for quite a bit of the trip because we limited out pretty quickly. A lot of fish we had to throw back because they were over sized. Captain Herman and Brendan made sure we had the best time. They will go above and beyond to make your trip memorable. I highly recommend Screaming Eagle Charters for a great fishing experience. I plan to go back very soon with my boys.
John BevilacquaRepeat angler5.0VerifiedLate September Charter Went Wonderfully
Half Day Trip (AM) on September 28, 2024 • 2 adultsBooked an AM charter with Captain Herman and his first mate Brendan. It was incredible day on the water. We started the day hot with three rockfish bites in 15 minutes. Bite slowed down a little over the next hour to hour fifteen (it’s okay it’s fishing). Those guys made some tackle changes and we started crushing blues for the rest of the day. I’ve chartered a lot of boats in a lot of places and I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been with a crew uninterested in engaging with passenger or a crew that doesn’t seem interested in making adjustments to catch fish. That’s not these guys at all. They were passionate and I would recommend the Screaming Eagle to absolutely anybody.
Aaron WhiteRepeat angler4.7VerifiedFive Stars!
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 27, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 childWent out with Screaming Eagle Charters and had an awesome trip with my 9-year-old son. Captain Herman and First Mate Brendan were top-notch—professional, patient, and clearly knew the waters well. Feisty Bluefish gave us plenty of action and despite their antics we still took home 7. My son had the time of his life, and we both walked away with great memories. Can’t recommend Screaming Eagle enough for anyone looking for a fun day on the water.
Jenny MRepeat angler5.0VerifiedRelaxed Fishing Trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 4, 2024 • 2 adultsCap Herman was pretty transparent with the situation that we might faced to. He tried to make it worthwhile for our fishing trip. Unfortunately the weather was not good at that time but he made it happen and we were able to experience new things in this fishing trip. Enjoyed the experience and my spouse was happy about it too.
John Chase5.0VerifiedBest 4 hours ever
Half Day Trip (PM) on October 11, 2025 • 2 adultsAwesome duo father and son! Super professional and put us on fish!! Polite and knowledgeable!! Had a blast
Kim Pickett5.0VerifiedThe best trip ever
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 8, 2023 • 2 adultsHad a great time on the screaming eagle today went out with a great group and this being my first time on a fishing boat I could not have asked for a better captain and first mate....As you can see we caught plenty of fish and had a great time. Not to mention the fresh fish I had when I got home... If you want to go out have a good time don't look no more book right here...
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My daughters took me out fishing for Father’s Day and it did not disappoint. The captain was on the fish from the start and all six of us caught our first striped bass within 5 minutes of pulling up to the bridge to fish. Would highly recommend booking with Screaming Eagles! We will be back.
What a beautiful morning! Perfect temperature, wind and tide. It was a pleasure having you and the family out on the water and catching fish ! Capt. Herman Haddaway
Hubs & I had a super fun day fishing on the Screaming Eagle! Capt H & first mate, B were great! Some thick rockfish were caught & I got to see so many beautiful birds of the Eastern Shore—even a Bald Eagle. We will definitely fish with Capt H again on our next trip to St Michael’s!!
Thank you for the graet review. Look forward to getting back out again !!
great time on the water today Captain and the first mate were very knowledgeable my son and I caught our limit of Blues in under an hour and a half
Thank you for the great review! It was a pleasure having you both out on the water and catching some fish !! Capt. Herman Haddaway
caught a ton of bluefish, captain and first mate were so laid back. Will deff come back
It was a pleasure having your group out and catching some fish. Happy the young man had a great experience! That is what we enjoy the most! Thank you, Capt. Herman Haddaway
The trip was an overall net-positive, but with a couple caveats. Neither the Captain nor the mate were super friendly at first, but both warmed up as the morning progressed, and overall that was not a factor. The boat itself was a bit smaller than expected, which was okay– we were a three-person party, so it's not as though we needed a lot of space. That being said, inside the cabin had the pilot's seat, as seat for the First Mate, and a table with seating for two (for a three-person party). The size of the boat also meant that it was tossed a bit more than a larger boat probably would have. As guests, we probably would have benefited from a heads up regarding the catch limit beforehand. Again, nothing that the crew could have done about that, but again, it's about managing expectations. For example, the rockfish were biting, and we quickly reached our catch limit of one per person– which we were unaware of at first, and were a little disappointed, if understanding, about the need to fish other species. We were a little surprised at the end to learn that catching five rockfish (party of 3 and crew of 2) meant that we left with three rockfish rather than five, but again, had that been explained up front, then expectations would have been different. All in all, we recommend Screaming Eagle, as the crew is very knowledgeable of the waters, and where to find the fish, and the boat and equipment was more than adequate to put the objective (getting fish) well within reach. With a couple tweaks this would have been a great experience.
Apparently you did not read anything on this platform. there is a full description of the boat including the size. I have written many reports that are published on this platform that explains all the catch and size limits. The State of Maryland dictate how many fish you are legally allowed to be in possession of which is one fish per person. You should do your research before booking any charter boat. Capt. Herman Haddaway
FAQs about Screaming Eagle Charters
- US $175 per person - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $175 per person - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $300 per person - Full Day Trip (6 hours)
- US $800 per group - Special August Only Price (4 hours)
- Toilet Bathroom is enclosed ,portable toilet
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle (I supply all rods & tackle)
- Live bait (I supply all bait needed)
- Lures (I supply all lures needed)
- Catch cleaning & filleting (we fillet and package your catch)
- First mate (First mate has 15 years of experience and is an excellent fisherman. Customary trip ranges from $100 up to 20 percent of trip.)
- Fishing license (Boat License covers all anglers)
- River fishing (Mid Chesapeake Bay and rivers)
- Inshore fishing (Mid Chesapeake Bay)
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Light tackle
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Bowfishing
- Bass (Striped)
- Bluefish (Tailor)
- Catfish
- Spanish Mackerel
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