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 Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(36 reviews)
Angler's choice
Chincoteague
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $250

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 36 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great Experience
Anything boys can do girls can do better!
Anything boys can do girls can do better!
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Angler rating
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Cheryl V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Anything boys can do girls can do better!

VERIFIED   NEW  3hr back bay shark Fishing trip(Am) on June 14, 2025
What better way to spend your 29th birthday than mom /daughter shark fishing trip on the back bay! Capt James had us hooked...
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Dennis B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Slow day

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Flounder (AM) on May 20, 2025
Even on a slow day where we only picked up 3 fish, we had a great trip and learned some new ideas for catching flouder. Capt...
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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
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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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Joanna L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Cap't James rocks!

VERIFIED   NEW  2hr flounder fishing trip on May 28, 2025
He is professional and knows how and where to catch fish! We had a great time!
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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
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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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