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
164
Reviews

My Charter Listing

Patent Pending Charters

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(164 reviews)
Tracys Landing
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Trips from US $795

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 164 reviews
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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
+116
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
89%
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Patrick R.
Calverton, MD
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
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Bait and switch

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 22, 2022
After booking 2 days prior to trip captain asked for an additional $100 diesel surcharge fee. Would have like to know that...
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Jason D.
Alexandria, Virginia
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

September fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 5, 2021
Jason D. recommends Patent Pending Charters
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Joe M.
Arlington, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day of fishing with Captain John!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 14, 2019
We had an incredible day with Captain John and Ronnie.ย  Came back with a full catch, they knew the right spots and made it...
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Loren F.
Arlington, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Capt. John

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 22, 2020
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Richard T.
Falls Church, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Capt. John

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 12, 2020
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