Captain
James Cooper

Member since April 2023 Chincoteague, United States
Background
Born and raised on the Eastern Shore, I've spent most of my time fishing on the Atlantic and Chesapeake Bay. At a young age, I fell in love with saltwater fishing and never let go. I started fishing the bay and the tributaries of the Chesapeake, then ended up recreational fishing offshore for 17 years, eventually returning to the bay, where my true passion has lied for the last 24 years. In 2019, I received my captain's license, and now I have chosen to share some of the awesome sunsets and fishing experiences that the Chesapeake Bay has to offer.
Techniques
I really enjoy catching large reds,and stripers from the shallow flats to the deeper channels edges also enjoy throwing lures and top water baits for stripers and speckled trout around islands and marshes that can be quite a thrill

Hey, I'm Captain James Cooper

Chincoteague, United States
Background
Born and raised on the Eastern Shore, I've spent most of my time fishing on the Atlantic and Chesapeake Bay. At a young age, I fell in love with saltwater fishing and never let go. I started fishing the bay and the tributaries of the Chesapeake, then ended up recreational fishing offshore for 17 years, eventually returning to the bay, where my true passion has lied for the last 24 years. In 2019, I received my captain's license, and now I have chosen to share some of the awesome sunsets and fishing experiences that the Chesapeake Bay has to offer.
Techniques
I really enjoy catching large reds,and stripers from the shallow flats to the deeper channels edges also enjoy throwing lures and top water baits for stripers and speckled trout around islands and marshes that can be quite a thrill
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My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(29 reviews)
Angler's choice
Chincoteague
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $250
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(6 reviews)
Angler's choice
Crisfield
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 35 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (18)
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Angler rating
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Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
91%
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Sarah H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic Experience

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Flounder (AM) on May 17, 2025
Captain James is amazing!ย  Clean, well-equipped and organized boat. Captain James knows the waters like the back of his hand....
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John H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

10/10 definitely going again!

VERIFIED   3hr back bay shark Fishing trip(Am) on September 18, 2024
Best captain you could ask for! We booked this charter for our 3rd year anniversary and it was money well spent! The captain...
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Jon H.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Flounder fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Flounder (AM) on May 9, 2025
Captain James of the sure chaos fished hard . Very knowledgeable and very personable, I would definitely recommend this captain...
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Elizabeth H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

April fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  2hr flounder fishing trip on April 20, 2025
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Alan W.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Granddaughters first Saltwater fish. A nice flounder.

VERIFIED   2hr flounder fishing trip on August 8, 2024
The Captain (James) was fantastic. He made my granddaughter and I feel like we had been friends for years. Told us to meet...
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