Captain
Michael Smolek

Member since June 2019 Edgewater, United States
Background
Captain Michael Smolek has been running charters for over 20 years now and has a total of 35 years of fishing experience in the Chesapeake area. He loves taking people fishing, especially those who don't have the opportunity to get on a boat every day. There's nothing he enjoys more than people's excitement when they catch fish, even more so if it's their first time fishing.

Hey, I'm Captain Michael Smolek

Edgewater, United States
Background
Captain Michael Smolek has been running charters for over 20 years now and has a total of 35 years of fishing experience in the Chesapeake area. He loves taking people fishing, especially those who don't have the opportunity to get on a boat every day. There's nothing he enjoys more than people's excitement when they catch fish, even more so if it's their first time fishing.
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My Charter Listing

Penny Sue Charters

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(67 reviews)
Edgewater
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Trips from US $700

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 67 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (29)
July fishing trip
it was ok
it was ok
+26
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
89%
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Erik S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 5, 2025
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Timothy B.
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   6 Hour Trip (AM) on October 5, 2024
My group and I couldnโ€™t have asked for better boating hospitality, had lots of fun and made lasting memories. If I was asked...
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Lawrence M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on June 13, 2025
Had a great time out fishing today. The captain and mate really made us fell at home. I am looking forward to booking him again...
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Niko A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Michael

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on May 18, 2025
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Mark W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) on September 28, 2024
Really enjoyed our day would recommend Penney Sue any time
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