Captain
James Batchelor

Member since February 2019 Prince Frederick, United States
Background
Started fishing as a boy in Pennsylvania, moved to Maryland in 1963 and started fishing in the Chesapeake Bay. Got involved in charter fishing in the 70s. Bought my first charter boat 20 years ago and started full-time. I've always enjoyed showing people what is available in our Chesapeake Bay, novice or pro.
Techniques
In the springtime, we troll for big Striped Bass that migrate into the Chesapeake to spawn. Later in the summer, we start live lining baitfish for Stripers and Bluefish. Light tackle fishing is some of my favorite fishing.

Hey, I'm Captain James Batchelor

Prince Frederick, United States
Background
Started fishing as a boy in Pennsylvania, moved to Maryland in 1963 and started fishing in the Chesapeake Bay. Got involved in charter fishing in the 70s. Bought my first charter boat 20 years ago and started full-time. I've always enjoyed showing people what is available in our Chesapeake Bay, novice or pro.
Techniques
In the springtime, we troll for big Striped Bass that migrate into the Chesapeake to spawn. Later in the summer, we start live lining baitfish for Stripers and Bluefish. Light tackle fishing is some of my favorite fishing.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(25 reviews)
Prince Frederick
Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 25 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (37)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Joshua M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Fishing Experience!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 11, 2024
Jim was a great Capt and we learned a lot during our trip! We didnโ€™t catch as much as weโ€™d hoped, but it wasnโ€™t due to...
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Bryant 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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Great Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 2, 2024
Great time on the water with Captain James. Bite was slow but he did his best to put us on some fish and we ended the day strong....
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Deanna W.
O'Fallon, MO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic Half Day Trip - We'll Be Back!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 21, 2022
As native Marylanders who now live out of state, we appreciate the opportunities to be out on the Bay.ย  This looked like a...
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Lorena S.
Arlington, Virginia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day fishing!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 8, 2023
We book fishing charters quite a bit and this was a great one. My teens had so much fun on the half day charter and the crew...
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Joe M.
Morton, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Trip with Captain Jim

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on October 24, 2021
Captain Jim did not disappoint.ย  Boat was clean and ready well before our scheduled departure and he had us on the fish immediately.ย ...
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