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Fishing with Doug

VERIFIED Half Day Trip – Backcountry (PM) on May 9, 2025

Matt P.

4.7 / 5

Fishing with Doug

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Matt P.

4.7 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

4.0 / 5

Overall

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Rating summary

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 17 reviews

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Boat

4.9 / 5

Crew

4.9 / 5

Experience

4.8 / 5

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Very knowledgeable, and worked hard to put us on fish

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Angler rating

5 stars		16
4 stars		1
3 stars		0
2 stars		0
1 star		0

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	100%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	100%
Appropriate for children
	100%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	69%

Appropriate for children
	100%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	69%

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David C.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Captain knows where the fish are

VERIFIED Half Day Trip – Backcountry (PM) on February 28, 2026

David C.

5.0 / 5

Feb 28, 2026

Half Day Trip – Backcountry (PM)

Captain knows where the fish are

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We marked fish all day. They were just too cold to eat. Still a ln amazing day on the water.

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Doug Goodman (The Captain)

Replied on March 1, 2026

David, I greatly appreciate you guys coming out yesterday. We had absolutely beautiful weather and clam water but the bite was difficult. We found them but someday it’s tough to get them to eat. I hope you see you guys again in the future. Lastly, thank you for your generosity (5Stars)

Doug Goodman (The Captain)

Replied on March 1, 2026

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Anjum C.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Wonderful day

VERIFIED Half Day Trip – Backcountry (AM) on April 18, 2026

Anjum C.

5.0 / 5

Apr 18, 2026

Half Day Trip – Backcountry (AM)

Wonderful day

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Captain Doug was wonderful, and we had a great day.

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Doug Goodman (The Captain)

Replied on April 20, 2026

Thank you so much for the kind words we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience! It was an absolute pleasure having your family out on the water with us. Days like that are exactly why we do what we do. We’re grateful you chose us and hope to welcome you back aboard again soon for another great trip! Capt- Doug

Doug Goodman (The Captain)

Replied on April 20, 2026

Captain replied

Elizabeth M.

4.7 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

4.0 / 5

Overall

What a time.

VERIFIED 4 Hour–River Adventure/Inshore (PM) on September 22, 2025

Elizabeth M.

4.7 / 5

Sep 22, 2025

4 Hour–River Adventure/Inshore (PM)

What a time.

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Captain Doug is very knowledgeable about the waters of the Rappahannock, Carrotomen, and Chesapeake Bay. We visited all three on our trip. Unfortunately, the fish just were not biting on this day. We enjoyed Doug’s banter and beautiful day on the river.

Captain Doug is very knowledgeable about the waters of the Rappahannock, Carrotomen, and Chesapeake Bay. We visited all three...

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John S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Very knowledgeable, and worked hard to put us on fish

VERIFIED River Adventure - Inshore AM on July 26, 2025

John S.

5.0 / 5

Jul 26, 2025

River Adventure - Inshore AM

Very knowledgeable, and worked hard to put us on fish

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Captain Doug was also great with my granddaughter. If you want to bring kids fishing, he’s the one!

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Doug Goodman (The Captain)

Replied on July 27, 2025

John, thanks for the opportunity and pleasure of having you guys on the boat today. Glad we were able to get a few to the boat. Enjoy Dinner. Safe travels home and hopefully see you guys again in the future.

Doug Goodman (The Captain)

Replied on July 27, 2025

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Paul S.

4.7 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

4.0 / 5

Overall