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.

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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.
26
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My Charter Listing

Chesapeake Adventures Sport Fishing

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
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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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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Jason K.
Burbank, California
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 8, 2021
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Brian L.
Washington, District Of Columbia
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 James

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 4, 2021
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Charles B.
Denver, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip!!!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 6, 2020
Jim was awesome! Caught our stripper limit in a couple hours then lots of perch! He was very patient with my energetic 12 year...
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Kent J.
United States
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 trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 8, 2020
The captain was patient and very nice he took us to the spot where we caught some good strip bass . I will definitely do this...
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Andy B.
League City, TX
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 13, 2022
Captain tried to put us on fish, just wasnโ€™t our day I guess. Grandkids had a fun time. I found it a little strange, fishing...
Andy B. does not recommend Chesapeake Adventures Sport Fishing
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