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
Anglers Choice
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(38 reviews)
Angler's choice
Chincoteague
 Last booking: 4 hours ago
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Trips from US $250

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 38 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 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
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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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Sharon M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great captain.

VERIFIED   2hr flounder fishing trip on April 18, 2025
Captain James was friendly, knew what he was doing and gratuity boat.
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John B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fish Trip with Captain James

VERIFIED   2hr flounder fishing trip on September 12, 2024
Captain James is a great guy who loves to fish and do whatever the client wishes for! We just wanted to have a good time &...
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Terrence A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain James is the Man!

VERIFIED   3hr back bay shark Fishing trip(Am) on August 29, 2024
James took us out shark fishing and it was non stop action! Heโ€™s friendly and personable, knowledgeable, and stays on top...
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Emilio D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun trip and good people!

VERIFIED   2hr flounder fishing trip on September 8, 2024
We had some unfortunate luck with tide and current but he put us right on the fish off the get go and did manage to get a nice...
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Michael F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Experienced Captain

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Flounder (AM) on August 14, 2024
Captain James was very accommodating and professional. Had a fun time out on the water. Fish werenโ€™t biting all that great,...
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