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.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(26 reviews)
Prince Frederick
Trips from US $540

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 26 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
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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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Wesley J.
Alexandria, Virginia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day (PM) Trip with Captain Jim

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 7, 2022
Great day with my two sons fishing out on the Chesapeake.ย  Weather was hot and seas were up, but Capt Jim and Mate Jay worked...
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Jonathan L.
MARTINS ADD, MD
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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October fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on October 9, 2022
We had transmission failure on leaving the dock and captain james safely brought us in and found another boat for us. He then...
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Michael D.
Garrison, MD
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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The perfect day fishing!!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 24, 2021
We booked a first time charter with Captain Jim and a his great first mate. This was my wifeโ€™s B-day surprise and she loved...
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Brad G.
Lorton, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on May 25, 2020
Great trip with Capt Jim and crew.ย  They were very accommodating and professional and followed all social distancing concerns....
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