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.
75
Reviews

My Charter Listing

Sporting Wood Charters

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(75 reviews)
Annapolis
 2 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $825

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 75 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (55)
Had a blast -family fishing outing
Had a blast -family fishing outing
Great Time!
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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
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
98%
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Sarah M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Had a blast -family fishing outing

VERIFIED   NEW  Regular season Half Day Trip (PM) on May 24, 2026
We had a blast today out on boat and caught a lot of Rockfish. Some were too big for us to take back but we had plenty of fish...
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Matthew L.
Excellent
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Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Great Time!

VERIFIED   NEW  Regular season Half Day Trip (AM) on May 17, 2026
Captain Joe and his deckhand were solid guys. We got out there and caught our limit, so I canโ€™t complain at all. Would recommend...
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Milton M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Very professional

VERIFIED   Regular season Half Day Trip (AM) on September 28, 2025
We would definitely book another trip in the future
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Rodney T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent crew, service and boat!

VERIFIED   Regular season Half Day Trip (AM) on July 26, 2025
My family friends and I had a great and we caught over 100 fish!
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Norm M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   Regular season Half Day Trip (PM) on August 10, 2025
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