Sporting Wood Charters
Sporting Wood Charters
Sporting Wood Charters offers a unique fishing experience out of Deale, Maryland. They are conveniently located in picturesque Deale, just 25 minutes south of Annapolis and a short 45-minute drive from Washington D.C. and Baltimore. Full and half day fishing excursions are available from April through December.
Captain Joe Cox has a superbly maintained, meticulously clean, and safe vessel. It takes up to 30 guests and features safety equipment such as life jackets, flares, and a CPR-trained crew. This 45' Chesapeake Bay boat was originally built in 1999 and restored in 2016. Powered by a 450 HP Cummins engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 20 knots, it is very reliable on the water.
The vessel features a toilet which is a huge plus when you take the whole family out; there are a GPS and a fishfinder that Capt. Joe will use to locate the best fishing spots, a set of outriggers for trolling, an icebox to keep the catch fresh, and a livewell for the live bait.
Depending on the season, Capt. Joe offers a full range of fishing techniques to include trolling, bottom fishing, chumming, and live bait. He and his experienced crew provide full services and assistance including all fishing licenses, top of the line rods and reels by Shimano and Penn, lures, and bait, and fish cleaning is available at the dock.
Fishing in Deale is good for inshore and offshore species with Striped Bass, Redfish, Black Drum, Bluefish, Cobia, Crabs, White Perch, Spanish Mackerel, and Whiting being available. The best time to catch Rockfish is November through December.
Hop aboard and Sporting Wood Charters will provide a day full of fun, excitement, and fishing in Maryland!
Note: the meeting location for the trips between June 1 - August 31 is CSI marina, 7364 Edgewood rd Annapolis md 21403
Sporting Wood Charters offers a unique fishing experience out of Deale, Maryland. They are conveniently located in picturesque Deale, just 25 minutes south of Annapolis and a short 45-minute drive from Washington D.C. and Baltimore. Full and half day fishing excursions are available from April through December.
Captain Joe Cox has a superbly maintained, meticulously clean, and safe vessel. It takes up to 30 guests and features safety equipment such as life jackets, flares, and a CPR-trained crew. This 45' Chesapeake Bay boat was originally built in 1999 and restored in 2016. Powered by a 450 HP Cummins engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 20 knots, it is very reliable on the water.
The vessel features a toilet which is a huge plus when you take the whole family out; there are a GPS and a fishfinder that Capt. Joe will use to locate the best fishing spots, a set of outriggers for trolling, an icebox to keep the catch fresh, and a livewell for the live bait.
Depending on the season, Capt. Joe offers a full range of fishing techniques to include trolling, bottom fishing, chumming, and live bait. He and his experienced crew provide full services and assistance including all fishing licenses, top of the line rods and reels by Shimano and Penn, lures, and bait, and fish cleaning is available at the dock.
Fishing in Deale is good for inshore and offshore species with Striped Bass, Redfish, Black Drum, Bluefish, Cobia, Crabs, White Perch, Spanish Mackerel, and Whiting being available. The best time to catch Rockfish is November through December.
Hop aboard and Sporting Wood Charters will provide a day full of fun, excitement, and fishing in Maryland!
Note: the meeting location for the trips between June 1 - August 31 is CSI marina, 7364 Edgewood rd Annapolis md 21403
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Gary Jessamyn Johnson5.0VerifiedGreat fishing trip!
Regular season Half Day Trip (PM) on June 13, 2026 • 10 adultsWe had an outstanding experience with Sporting Wood Charters! Captain Joe was professional, knowledgeable, and worked hard to make sure everyone had a great time on the water. His experience and friendly attitude made the trip enjoyable from start to finish. First Mate Taylor was equally impressive—helpful, attentive, and always ready to assist. He kept everything running smoothly and made sure we were comfortable throughout the trip. The boat was well-maintained, the fishing was great, and the entire crew went above and beyond to create a memorable experience. Whether you're an experienced angler or a first-time fisherman, I highly recommend Sporting Wood Charters. We can't wait to book another trip with Captain Joe and Taylor! 🎣🚤⭐
William Bae5.0VerifiedExceeded Expectations
Regular season Half Day Trip (PM) on June 27, 2026 • 8 adultsThe experience with this captain and crew was awesome. I honestly said I would be happy if my group of friends caught 1 fish each. But, we ended up catching 2-3 fish each! We caught a total of about 20 fish in an hour! The captain knew the 'moneyhole' spot for rockfish. And the weather conditions were great too; it wasn't too hot, it was cloudy, and it was supposed to rain but didn't. Really happy with this experience and would definitely recommend this charter boat!
Sarah Moy5.0VerifiedHad a blast -family fishing outing
Regular season Half Day Trip (PM) on May 24, 2026 • 8 adults • 1 childWe had a blast today out on boat and caught a lot of Rockfish. Some were too big for us to take back but we had plenty of fish to take home. Joe and Taylor were very good at locating where the fish are and was very persistent catching as many as we can. Don’t hesitate and book. Definitely worth the trip.
Matthew Lewis5.0VerifiedGreat Time!
Regular season Half Day Trip (AM) on May 17, 2026 • 8 adultsCaptain Joe and his deckhand were solid guys. We got out there and caught our limit, so I can’t complain at all. Would recommend them to anyone, no matter your skill level. 🎣
Bonnie Frey5.0VerifiedPerfect Day of Fishing
Regular season Half Day Trip (PM) on May 25, 2025 • 8 adultsTook our family fishing to celebrate my husband’s 70th birthday. We had so much fun and caught lots of fish. Captain & mate were so nice and expert at their jobs! We loved it!!
Michael CumberledgeRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat Time
Regular season Half Day Trip (AM) on May 24, 2025 • 5 adultsMyself and 4 others had a great time on the Sporting Wood. Captain and mate were great hosts and new where to catch fish. Highly recommend!
Brandon PalmerRepeat angler5.0VerifiedFantastic crew and trip!
Regular season Half Day Trip (PM) on May 18, 2024 • 14 adultsOur trip was fantastic! We caught our limit of stripers in 2 hours plus a bunch of throw backs. Captain gave us the option of fishing for other species for the rest of our trip! Captain and mate were both fantastic. Very friendly and worked their tails off to make sure we had a great day on the water!
Stephanie Donofrio5.0VerifiedFishing with Joe
Regular season Half Day Trip (AM) on July 10, 2025 • 30 adults • 10 children
Connie GastonRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat Boat!
Regular season Half Day Trip (AM) on May 18, 2024 • 20 adultsGreat captain and mate. Several new fishing folks on the boat. They really enjoyed the trip though they were not with rock fishing.
Justin Skinner5.0VerifiedFishing with Joe
Regular season Half Day Trip (AM) on September 22, 2024 • 6 adults
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We had an outstanding experience with Sporting Wood Charters! Captain Joe was professional, knowledgeable, and worked hard to make sure everyone had a great time on the water. His experience and friendly attitude made the trip enjoyable from start to finish. First Mate Taylor was equally impressive—helpful, attentive, and always ready to assist. He kept everything running smoothly and made sure we were comfortable throughout the trip. The boat was well-maintained, the fishing was great, and the entire crew went above and beyond to create a memorable experience. Whether you're an experienced angler or a first-time fisherman, I highly recommend Sporting Wood Charters. We can't wait to book another trip with Captain Joe and Taylor! 🎣🚤⭐
The experience with this captain and crew was awesome. I honestly said I would be happy if my group of friends caught 1 fish each. But, we ended up catching 2-3 fish each! We caught a total of about 20 fish in an hour! The captain knew the 'moneyhole' spot for rockfish. And the weather conditions were great too; it wasn't too hot, it was cloudy, and it was supposed to rain but didn't. Really happy with this experience and would definitely recommend this charter boat!
We had a blast today out on boat and caught a lot of Rockfish. Some were too big for us to take back but we had plenty of fish to take home. Joe and Taylor were very good at locating where the fish are and was very persistent catching as many as we can. Don’t hesitate and book. Definitely worth the trip.
Captain Joe and his deckhand were solid guys. We got out there and caught our limit, so I can’t complain at all. Would recommend them to anyone, no matter your skill level. 🎣
FAQs about Sporting Wood Charters
- US $825 per group, additional US $100 per person after 6 guests - Half Day Trip (6 hours)
- US $825 per group, additional US $100 per person after 6 guests - Half Day Trip - 5:30 AM (6 hours)
- US $825 per group, additional US $100 per person after 6 guests - Regular season Half Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
- US $825 per group, additional US $100 per person after 6 guests - Regular season Half Day Trip (PM) (6 hours)
- US $1,125 per group, additional US $125 per person after 6 guests - Cobia trip (8 hours)
- Toilet
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Multimedia system
- Outriggers
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano and Penn)
- Live bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- First mate
- Fishing license
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Drift fishing
- Bass (Striped)
- Black Drum
- Bluefish (Tailor)
- Cobia
- Crab
- Kingfish (Southern)
- Perch (White)
- Redfish
- Spanish Mackerel
Your captain
Annapolis, Maryland, United States
I am one of the youngest captains on the Chesapeake Bay. Being born and raised in Deale, MD, I have been working on the water since age 10, I have a tremendous amount of experience. I am on the water every day and can promise the best possible chance of a successful day of fishing for all customers.
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You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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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Pickup not included
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