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
5.0 / 5
(59 reviews)
Angler's choice
Chincoteague
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Trips from US $250
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(6 reviews)
Angler's choice
Crisfield
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 65 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Kid friendly and fun guy
Kid friendly and fun guy
Kid friendly and fun guy
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Keith T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain James Delivers

VERIFIED   2hr flounder fishing trip on August 9, 2025
Captain James was fantastic.ย  He contacted me before our trip to understand expectations and delivered with fish and a great...
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Renae D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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AMAZING TIME

VERIFIED   3 hr back bay shark trip (midday) on July 26, 2025
Me my wife and friend had an amazing time on this charter!!!!!! We caught so many fish and Captain Cooper was just amazing...
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Colby B.
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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Sharks and rays abound!

VERIFIED   3hr back bay shark Fishing trip(Am) on July 22, 2025
So much fun. We caught croakers, spots, sharks and rays!ย  The rays and sharks were good fighters and they were so fun to reel...
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Kelly W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED   3hr back bay shark Fishing trip(Am) on August 14, 2025
Captain James is awesome, and he knows his stuff and also has a great personality. We will definitely be using him again next...
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April C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great Experience

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Flounder (AM) on August 12, 2025
Captain James Cooper was the best!!! We will definitely be going on another fishing adventure with him in the future. He was...
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