Captain
Capt. John Whitman

Member since August 2018 Tracys Landing, United States
Background
Captain John is a second-generation fisherman who served in United States Coast Guard. He grew up in the bay, so being a fisherman is something that came naturally to him! He has fished in this area all of his life, and loves targeting anything from Rockfish to Red Drum to Mackerel, but especially Striped Bass. He spent some time as a businessman working in the catering industry, and now that he's retired he loved nothing more than spending his time fishing and introducing new and experienced anglers alike to these waters.
Techniques
Light tackle, Live lining, and trolling

Hey, I'm Captain Capt. John Whitman

Tracys Landing, United States
Background
Captain John is a second-generation fisherman who served in United States Coast Guard. He grew up in the bay, so being a fisherman is something that came naturally to him! He has fished in this area all of his life, and loves targeting anything from Rockfish to Red Drum to Mackerel, but especially Striped Bass. He spent some time as a businessman working in the catering industry, and now that he's retired he loved nothing more than spending his time fishing and introducing new and experienced anglers alike to these waters.
Techniques
Light tackle, Live lining, and trolling
Anglers Choice
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(163 reviews)
Angler's choice
Tracys Landing
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Trips from US $795

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 163 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (119)
Fantastic Experience with Capt John and First Mate Rick
Fun on the Chesapeake
Top notch! Captain and Mate set the the standard
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
89%
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Robert A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic Experience with Capt John and First Mate Rick

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on November 8, 2025
Within the first hour of the trip, we had catched four good size strippers. We hit our limit within 3 hrs of the journey. John...
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Cierra L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing - 10/10

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 25, 2025
I didnโ€™t attend the boat outing myself, but my boyfriend and his family had an absolutely amazing time celebrating his 30th...
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Adrienne K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fun on the Chesapeake

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on October 19, 2025
Capt John and first mate Phil went out of their way to make our fishing trip a good experience. We were a little bummed we...
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Rich B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A Perfect Day!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on May 17, 2025
Capt. John and First Mate Ronnie gave us the best day of fishing!ย  Capt. John knew exactly where the hot spot would be, and...
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Peter H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Top notch! Captain and Mate set the the standard

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on October 9, 2025
Not much more you can ask for - beautiful, well equipped and maintained boat. Captain John and his Mate know what they are...
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