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.

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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

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
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
59
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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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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 .it’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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An N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Highly Recommend

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on May 26, 2024
Great time with Captain Mike on the waters!
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Leslie M.
Sunderland, MD
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Morning fishing trip with Captain Mike.

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 11, 2023
Our family had a great fishing trip with Captain Mike. He was great with my boys and nephews and we caught some nice Rock fish...
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Cori R.
MARRIOTTSVL, MD
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 13, 2022
Our half day on the water was awesome! Captain Mike and his mate Joe were super knowledgeable and were able to put us on some...
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