Chesapeake Bay
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Best Fishing Charters on the Chesapeake Bay & Tidal Potomac

We Will Be Where The Fish Are!

Are you ready to reel in the catch of a lifetime? Whether you’re chasing trophy Rockfish or battling massive Blue Catfish, Miss Susie Charters delivers the ultimate angling adventure. As the premier choice for Chesapeake Bay fishing charters, we pride ourselves on one simple promise: “We will be where the fish are!”

Our flexibility sets us apart. Depending on the season and the bite, we launch from strategic locations including Solomons Island, Pasadena, National Harbor, and Ridge, Maryland. This mobility allows us to cover the most productive waters across Maryland, DC, Virginia, and the Potomac River, putting you right on top of the action every time.

At Miss Susie Charters, your experience is our priority. Our trips are run by professional captains who don’t just guide – they flat-out love to fish. With decades of local knowledge and a commitment to customer service, our crew ensures every trip is safe, fun-filled, and exciting for anglers of all skill levels. Join us for a day on the water and see why we are the top choice for fishing the Chesapeake.

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Your Adventure Starts Here!

Spring & Early Summer Fishing & Tours Minutes from National Harbor, MD Departing from Washington DC on the Beautiful Potomac River

Rockfish • Striped Bass • Blue Catfish • Cobia • Spanish Mackerel • Bluefish Charters & More

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Fishing Charter Packages

CHESAPEAKE BAY FISHING

Target Rockfish, Bluefish, and Spanish Mackerel

BLUE CATFISH CHARTERS

Specialized Potomac River Trophy Catfish Trips

LIGHT TACKLE TROPHY FISHING

Target Rockfish, Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, Cobia, and Red Drum

Locations

Captain’s Log

Latest Fishing Reports

Fishing has been fun this week with summer temps and plenty of giant blue catfish this week on Miss Susie's Blue Catfish Charters on the Potomac River!

Fishing Reports

Blue Catfish Charter Fishing Report – April 17

Fishing has been fun this week with summer temps and plenty of giant blue catfish this week on Miss Susie Blue Catfish Charters on the Potomac River!

Catch the Thrill: The Potomac River Blue Catfish Fishing Season

Learn about the best times to fish, ecological benefits, and how to book your next charter.

Giant Blue Catfish Landed Today

Giant Blue Catfish landed today – 55 pounder!

FAQs

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What Does Miss Susie Charters Do to Ensure a Successful Trip?

Our main goal at Miss Susie Charters is to ensure that our clients have an enjoyable, fun-filled, and exciting experience each time they charter with us. We ensure this by providing professional charters run by captains who love to fish and know how to treat clients.
We provide rods/reels, bait, tackle, and ice, and the fish box for your catch. You are more than welcome to bring your lucky rod and reel.
No fishing licenses are required.

What Can My Group Do to Ensure a Successful Trip?

Confirm with Capt. Greg which departure port will be used. The boat will be where the fish are, make sure you arrive where the boat is!
Departure times will vary depending on the season, how early daylight arrives and how much the “bite” requires an early departure (Sometimes the Early Bird does get the worm!) Always confirm departing time and always make sure your entire crew arrives early enough to all ON TIME DEPARTURE! If you have a few crew members who are always late, please tell them departure is 30 or 60 minutes before to ensure we won’t miss the bite.
Prime dates go fast, call as early as possible to ensure you can get a booking when you want to go and when the fishing is red hot.
If someone in your group commonly gets seasick have them take Dramamine or Bonine the night before the charter and again one hour before leaving the dock. This ensures the medicine is in your bloodstream before hitting the waves. Often, taking these drugs just before leaving the dock does next to nothing.

What Should We Bring?

Bring yourself and your crew on time (we don’t want to miss the bite)
Sunglasses
Sunblock
Hat
Food and beverages with a cooler and ICE to hold them
Camera or at least a charged cell phone
Adequate clothing (you can always take layers off)
Rain gear (just in case)
Cooler to carry home your catch

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Recent Catches

30 of the 78 BlueCatfish we landed on our 6 hour afternoon charter today!!! #ComeSeeUs #CatchYourOwnDinner #CastYourOwnLine #KillingTastyInvasives

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30 of the 78 BlueCatfish we landed on our 6 hour afternoon charter today!!! #ComeSeeUs #CatchYourOwnDinner #CastYourOwnLine #KillingTastyInvasives

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Crazy good bite again this Afternoon!
Walk On/Mixed Group trip schedule:
April 25@6am
April 27@12noon
April 28@12noon Departing from Tantallon Marina in Fort Washington, MD!!!

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Crazy good bite again this Afternoon!
Walk On/Mixed Group trip schedule:
April 25@6am
April 27@12noon
April 28@12noon Departing from Tantallon Marina in Fort Washington, MD!!!

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Beautiful morning & the BlueCatfish are Biting!!!! Come join our Monday April 26@12noon Walk On/Mixed Group trip!

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Beautiful morning & the BlueCatfish are Biting!!!! Come join our Monday April 26@12noon Walk On/Mixed Group trip!

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All of this in 3 Hours of Fishing this Afternoon! #ComeSeeUs

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All of this in 3 Hours of Fishing this Afternoon! #ComeSeeUs

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This is what every trap netter in the Bay is seeing almost every morning. These guys are desperately trying to catch Bunker which they use to bait their own crab pots and sell to BlueCatfishing guys and other Crabbers. Insane amount of RockFish around. Majority of the ones we are seeing in the Potomac are 18 to 28 inches. Crazy the difference from last 6 years

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This is what every trap netter in the Bay is seeing almost every morning. These guys are desperately trying to catch Bunker which they use to bait their own crab pots and sell to BlueCatfishing guys and other Crabbers. Insane amount of RockFish around. Majority of the ones we are seeing in the Potomac are 18 to 28 inches. Crazy the difference from last 6 years

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Unbelievable how many RockFish we are seeing this Spring mixed right in on our Best BlueCatfish holes. Have had to reposition numerous times because of so Many Stripers. Without question, we have landed more Striped Bass while BlueCatfishing the past 4 weeks than we have landed while BlueCatfishing the past 6 years.

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