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
(68 reviews)
Edgewater
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Trips from US $700

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 68 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
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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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Tyler T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Learning Experience for Younger People

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip (AM) on May 25, 2024
What a great day! We had 7 people in our party. Four of them has never fished before. Capt. Mike and his mate were totally...
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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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Rick M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing the Chesapeake with my son.....Priceless!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 6, 2024
Capt Mike & Mate Alex did everything possible to make our day enjoyable! Great men, perfect boat and well maintained equipment...
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Richard P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Experience!

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip (AM) on May 18, 2024
Our group had a great time on the Penny Sue! Captain Michael was great along with his First Mate! I would highly recommend!
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Juan A.
Good
3.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

It was ok

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on June 14, 2025
if u want a basic experience on this boat .itโ€™s perfect. but we did catch 6 blue fish and 1 rock fish .the whole 6 hour took...
Juan A. does not recommend Penny Sue Charters
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