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.
73
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My Charter Listing

Sporting Wood Charters

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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 73 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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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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John S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Dale and First Mate Tate were very informative and helpful. Dale joked alot and both did a good job keeping our granddaughter from not getting bored by making sure she kept catching fish.๐Ÿ˜‚

VERIFIED   Regular season Half Day Trip (AM) on July 19, 2025
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Mike M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing trip in August

VERIFIED   Regular season Half Day Trip (PM) on August 26, 2023
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Brandon P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic crew and trip!

VERIFIED   Regular season Half Day Trip (PM) on May 18, 2024
Our trip was fantastic! We caught our limit of stripers in 2 hours plus a bunch of throw backs. Captain gave us the option...
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Shariff D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day

VERIFIED   Regular season Half Day Trip (AM) on August 3, 2024
The crew was great. We max on the stripe bass quickly and went for croaker and perch. Caught a lot of perch. I would go with...
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CONNIE G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Boat!

VERIFIED   Regular season Half Day Trip (AM) on May 18, 2024
Great captain and mate. Several new fishing folks on the boat. They really enjoyed the trip though they were not with rock...
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