Captain
Joe Cox

Member since July 2017 Annapolis, United States
Background
I am one of the youngest captains on the Chesapeake Bay. Being born and raised in Deale, MD, I have been working on the water since age 10, I have a tremendous amount of experience. I am on the water every day and can promise the best possible chance of a successful day of fishing for all customers.

Hey, I'm Captain Joe Cox

Annapolis, United States
Background
I am one of the youngest captains on the Chesapeake Bay. Being born and raised in Deale, MD, I have been working on the water since age 10, I have a tremendous amount of experience. I am on the water every day and can promise the best possible chance of a successful day of fishing for all customers.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(68 reviews)
Annapolis
Trips from US $825

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 68 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (51)
Fishing with Joe
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
98%
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Bonnie F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Perfect Day of Fishing

VERIFIED   Regular season Half Day Trip (PM) on May 25, 2025
Took our family fishing to celebrate my husband’s 70th birthday. We had so much fun and caught lots of fish. Captain & mate...
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Stephanie D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Joe

VERIFIED   NEW  Regular season Half Day Trip (AM) on July 10, 2025
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Oksana T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing

VERIFIED   Regular season Half Day Trip (PM) on May 26, 2025
We had a great time, everything was perfect the boat, the crew the weather and fish cooperate as well. Highly recommend...
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Michael C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Time

VERIFIED   Regular season Half Day Trip (AM) on May 24, 2025
Myself and 4 others had a great time on the Sporting Wood.  Captain and mate were great hosts and new where to catch fish. ...
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ALLEN B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great boat and crew

VERIFIED   Regular season Half Day Trip (PM) on May 19, 2025
Boat was clean, well maintained and equipped. Capt and mate were friendly, professional, efficient.
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