Hallock’s Grace Charters is a family owned and operated business. Trips depart from their private location in Shady Side, Maryland where you can bring your family aboard for a hands-on fishing or crabbing experience. Join their captain and crew anytime from April through November and come experience the best of Chesapeake Bay!
You will fish aboard a 42’ Provincial powered by a 450 HP Diesel engine. This vessel is fitted with top of the line gear, featuring the likes of Okuma, Shimano, and Penn. Your captain will do his best to have the live bait well full when you arrive. There’s room for six passengers on board and children of all ages are welcome.
At the helm is Captain Thomas Hallock, a fifth-generation local fisherman who knows these waters well. He will help you spend your time on Chesapeake Bay fishing for Striped Bass, Bluefish, White Perch, Spanish Mackerel, and more.
Capt. Tom specializes in fishing with light tackle. He will help you land your catch using the most effective method, whether it’s jigging, trolling, or drift fishing. You are welcome to keep your catch and he will clean and fillet it for you.
Crab season starts in June, when you are welcome aboard to fish for this delicacy or to enjoy a crab feast on board with your family and friends. Capt. Tom also offers a deluxe trip which includes a seafood lunch or dinner when you return to shore.
Hallock’s Grace Charters include a fishing license and all the gear you need. You will find free parking and private restrooms on location.
Book your next trip and come indulge in everything that Chesapeake Bay has to offer!
Captain
Thomas Hallock
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Appropriate for children
96%
Friendly captain
98%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
89%
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Full Day Trip on June 6, 2025
Started the day fishing for stripers. They were not biting that day so we switched to fishing for bluefish. Got to a spot and were on fish shortly. Continued to catch fish the rest of the trip. 22/25 towards our limit. Way more than we expected. Would definitely recommend him to others. Great trip. Our mate Colby did a great job so all we had to do was reel in fish. Filleted all our fish also when done. Awesome first experience with these guys. Will definitely return to fish with them next time in town. Thanks again!
Started the day fishing for stripers. They were not biting that day so we switched to fishing for bluefish. Got to a spot and were on fish shortly. Continued to catch fish the rest of the trip. 22/25 towards our limit. Way more than we expected. Would definitely recommend him to others. Great trip. Our mate Colby did a great job so all we had to do was reel in fish. Filleted all our fish also when done. Awesome first experience with these guys. Will definitely return to fish with them next time...
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Half Day Bottom Fishing on July 21, 2024
Captain Tommy and his first mate, Colby were extremely helpful in getting my family setup to cast our lines in the water. Both guys here knowledgeable and had a wonderful sense of humor. They literally helped with putting the bait on the line, removing the fish from the hooks and they cleaned and bagged the fish. Captain Tommy gave us pointers for cooking them. Needless to say we cooked two dozen white perch when we got home. We have fish for days. Thanks for a wonderful day. We highly recommend them.
Captain Tommy and his first mate, Colby were extremely helpful in getting my family setup to cast our lines in the water. Both guys here knowledgeable and had a wonderful sense of humor. They literally helped with putting the bait on the line, removing the fish from the hooks and they cleaned and bagged the fish. Captain Tommy gave us pointers for cooking them. Needless to say we cooked two dozen white perch when we got home. We have fish for days. Thanks for a wonderful day. We highly recommend...
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3/4 Day (PM) on May 25, 2025
MY BROTHER AND I HAD AN AMAZING TIME! ALOT OF LAUGHTER, KNOWLEDGE AND FISHING! SOON AS WE GOT TO OUR SPOT WE CAUGHT FISH IN ABSOLUTELY NO TIME! WE DEFINITELY FELT LIKE WE WERE HOME. SO MUCH WE BOOKED ANOTHER TRIP WITH THEM WHILE WE WHERE FISHING. 10 OUT OF 10!!!!
MY BROTHER AND I HAD AN AMAZING TIME! ALOT OF LAUGHTER, KNOWLEDGE AND FISHING! SOON AS WE GOT TO OUR SPOT WE CAUGHT FISH IN ABSOLUTELY NO TIME! WE DEFINITELY FELT LIKE WE WERE HOME. SO MUCH WE BOOKED ANOTHER TRIP WITH THEM WHILE WE WHERE FISHING. 10 OUT OF 10!!!!
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3/4 Day (AM) on September 1, 2024
Caiptain is well seasoned and gets good placement for the desired catch. Very accommodating for novice anglers. Captain Tom is a born and raised local and knows land and water like the back of his hand. First Mate Bret took care of all our needs and recipe tips for our catch.
Caiptain is well seasoned and gets good placement for the desired catch. Very accommodating for novice anglers. Captain Tom is a born and raised local and knows land and water like the back of his hand. First Mate Bret took care of all our needs and recipe tips for our catch.
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3/4 Day (PM) on October 3, 2024
We had 4 boys on the trip between ages 7-10. Capt and mate were great with the kids and they had a blast even though the bite was not happening for stripers. They were happy reeling in plenty of spot for bait and croaker too.
We had 4 boys on the trip between ages 7-10. Capt and mate were great with the kids and they had a blast even though the bite was not happening for stripers. They were happy reeling in plenty of spot for bait and croaker too.
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Deale, Maryland, United States
Captain Thomas Hallock is a 5th generation local fisherman. He has 42 years of fishing experience and previously worked in the commercial fishing industry. He now runs family friendly charters on Chesapeake Bay from April through November.
Nearshore Fishing
Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Toilet
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Fishing License
Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
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:
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