Chesapeake Bay Bass (Striped) Fishing Charters

Chesapeake Bay Bass (Striped) Fishing Charters

Top Chesapeake Bay Bass (Striped) Fishing Destinations

Deale
Deale Deale
69 fishing charters
Edgewater
Edgewater Edgewater
58 fishing charters
Stevensville
Stevensville Stevensville
55 fishing charters
Baltimore
Baltimore Baltimore
45 fishing charters

Best Bass (Striped) Fishing Charters in Chesapeake Bay

Patent Pending Charters

Patent Pending Charters

Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 50 reviews
 Tracys Landing  •  46 ft  • 6 persons
Popular with anglers looking for Bass (Striped) fishing charters in Chesapeake Bay

Captain John Whitman is a second-generation fisherman with over 45 years of angling and boating experience under his belt, making him your perfect guide to the Bay and its bountiful waters. He was born and raised here, and loves targeting anything from Redfish to Black Drum to Mackerel—but especially Striped Bass!

CB Charters

CB Charters

Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 31 reviews
 Chester  •  40 ft  • 6 persons
Popular with anglers looking for Bass (Striped) fishing charters in Chesapeake Bay

Chesapeake Bay is known for being home to one of the most sought-after species in the world – Striped Bass! If you’re a hardcore angler who’s always dreamed of chasing Stripers, or want to take your family on an exciting adventure explor

Chasinโ€™ Dreams Sportfishing

Chasinโ€™ Dreams Sportfishing

Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 10 reviews
 Baltimore  •  30 ft  • 6 persons
Popular with anglers looking for Bass (Striped) fishing charters in Chesapeake Bay

You and Captain David Bell will go to the spots with the biggest chance of landing a good catch and he’ll see to it that you have the best experience on the water possible. Pick a date that suits you and join him on the rich and beautiful waters of Baltimore!

Maryland Fishing and Hunting

Maryland Fishing and Hunting

Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 62 reviews
 Stevensville  •  48 ft  • 20 persons
Popular with anglers looking for Bass (Striped) fishing charters in Chesapeake Bay

Welcome aboard The Marylander! Maryland’s premier charter boat on the Chesapeake Bay. We are located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, in Stevensville, MD. This is just outside of Annapolis, Baltimore, and Washington D.C.

Top Bass (Striped) Fishing Charters in Chesapeake Bay

Vickie Ann Charters

Vickie Ann Charters

Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 52 reviews
Deale  • 38 ft  • 6 persons
5 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $600
Penny Sue Charters

Penny Sue Charters

Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 33 reviews
Edgewater  • 40 ft  • 10 persons
7 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $675
Biff Fishing Charters

Biff Fishing Charters

Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 56 reviews
Stevensville  • 46 ft  • 6 persons
6 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $575
PrimeTime Charters

PrimeTime Charters

Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 145 reviews
Stevensville  • 33 ft  • 6 persons
13 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $450

Bass (Striped) Fishing in Chesapeake Bay

Bass (Striped)
  • Size 10 to 30lbs
  • Food Value Good
  • Game Qualities Good
  • Habitats River, Lake, Inshore, Nearshore

(Morone saxatilis)

It’s no surprise that North America’s biggest estuary has much to offer. But one creature stands apart from the rest. Chesapeake Bay Striped Bass, or Rockfish as they’re known locally, are legendary. Big, tough-fighting, and delicious, they’re an all-round fish, and anglers of all levels visit the bay in search of them. 
 
The beauty of targeting Striped Bass here is that you can do it everywhere, and pretty much however you want. From fly fishing in the Susquehanna flats, to bottom fishing the islands, or even trolling the open waters, you can always get your hands on one. These creatures will take pretty much any bait, too, so get ready for a fishing frenzy.
 
You can find Stripers year-round across the bay, with the spring spawning season offering up the best action. However, you won’t be allowed to take one home in Maryland’s waters during January, February, and April. Virginia only allows you to take home one per person except for six weeks in April and May, when fishing for them is prohibited. 
 
You’ll have no issue finding a charter to take you in search of the revered Chesapeake Bay Striped Bass, either. Baltimore, Annapolis, and Deale offer a number of charters that explore the Upper Chesapeake Bay. You’ll also find plenty of captains as far south as Norfolk and Virginia Beach. Take your pick from pretty much any seaside town, and you’re in for the fishing adventure of a lifetime!
 

Chesapeake Bay Bass (Striped) Fishing Seasons

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Seasonality

Bass (Striped) fishing in Chesapeake Bay is highly variable throughout the year. High season is March and May to December. Closed season is January to February and April.
Chesapeake Bay
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Reviews of Fishing in Bass (Striped) Fishing in Chesapeake Bay

Half day morning fish
MATTHEW K. fished with E-Fishinsea Sport Fishing Charters on July 22, 2021
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Do your research on what you are looking for and for the group you are taking with you.
Awesome morning for beginners!
Marco F. fished with Strike Zone Charter Fishing on July 22, 2021
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Stay in-shore, practice with the smaller fishes! Your target should be bottom-feeders and whiting! You will have a great time, for the first time, if you try not to do to much.
Half day trip with captain Tyler Rowe
Hien V. fished with Sea Teaser Sportfishing on July 19, 2021
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Just enjoy the time out there and praying for the fish to come to you!
Great day in the water
Chris P. fished with Wann Sportfishing on July 16, 2021
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
If youโ€™re hoping for rock fish (or whatever fish) make sure you can catch them. Turns out we missed fishing for rock fish by a day. Disappointing but still had a great time! Yes! We released the rock fish.
PLAN TO GO WITH SONNY AGAIN
Ted P. fished with Marshland Expeditions on July 16, 2021
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Sonny knows every inch of the Poquoson River and if the fish are biting, he'll find them for you. Great guy and fun to spend a day with.
Full day trip with Greg Allman boat earning stripes
Daniel S. fished with Earning Stripes Sportfishing on July 10, 2021
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Nothing really bottom rig ,jigs,soft baits whatever if you throw it out in July in cape charles va you will not be disappointed
July fishing trip
Bonnie W. fished with Maritime Mayhem Charter Service on July 7, 2021
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Fishing isn't always about fishing. Good times with family and friends is the most important thing.
Great Day for a First Charter
Reggie O. fished with Mega Byte Sportfishing on July 4, 2021
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Beautiful weather. The breeze off the ocean surface keeps you somewhat cool. No complaints here!