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Chesapeake Bay
& Potomac River
Fishing Charters

Experience top-tier fishing with
expert captains in MD, DC, & VA

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Chesapeake Bay
& Potomac River
Fishing Charters

Experience top-tier fishing with
expert captains in MD, DC, & VA

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Best Fishing Charters on the Chesapeake Bay & Tidal Potomac

We Will Be Where The Fish Are!

Chesapeake Bay Fishing Charters are thrilling adventures! 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 Chesapeake Bay charter fishing locations including National Harbor, Solomons Island, Pasadena, 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 fishing 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 have the best Chesapeake Bay fishing charters.

  • Group holding caught fish on Miss Susie Chesapeake Bay Fishing Charter Trips
  • Potomac River Blue Catfish caught on a beautiful day on the Potomac
  • Trophy Size Rockfish on Miss Susie Fishing Charters
  • group holding up a string of Rockfish on Miss Susie Rock Fishing Charters
  • 2 fisherman hugging a big Blue Catfish on Miss Susie Fishing Charters
  • Man holding large striped bass fish on Miss Susie Chesapeake Bay Rockfish Charters
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  • Chesapeake Bay Rockfish Charters for Girl Group Outings are Fun!
  • Chesapeake Bay Rockfish Charters - kids love to fish!
  • Red Drum Charter Fishing fun on Miss Susie Charters
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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

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Chesapeake Bay Fishing Charter Trips - Catch Rockfish, Stripers, and Striped Bass

CHESAPEAKE BAY FISHING

Target Rockfish, Bluefish, and Spanish Mackerel

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Embark on an Exciting Potomac River Blue Catfish Charter Fishing Trip

BLUE CATFISH CHARTERS

Specialized Potomac River Trophy Catfish Trips

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Light Tackle Charter Fishing on the Chesapeake Bay for Trophy Rockfish

LIGHT TACKLE TROPHY FISHING

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

Locations

Our motto is straightforward: “We will be where the fish are.” Our flexibility sets us apart. Depending on the season and the bite, we launch from strategic Chesapeake Bay charter fishing 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.

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Captain’s Log

Latest Fishing Reports

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Chesapeake Bay Charter Fishing for Rockfish aka Striped Bass

Chesapeake Bay Rockfish Charters Report: Over-Slots & 225 Perch

The wind machine finally shut off, and the fall bite in the upper Bay took off with it. This week brought some of our best Chesapeake Bay Charter Fishing for Rockfish aka Striped Bass of the season. We saw over-slot fish nearly every day, a light tackle live lining bite that was on fire, and one afternoon with 225 White Perch hitting the deck. Calm seas, cooler water, and stacked fish make this the stretch of fall we wait for all year. And there's a seat open for you this weekend. Miss Susie II is now fully available Saturday, October 31 at 12:00 PM out of Ventnor Marina in Pasadena, MD, as a Mixed Group or Full Private Charter, whichever fills first. Here's the quick version: • Oct 24: The wind quit, and nice over-slot Rockfish came over the rail • Oct 25: Sea State 0–1 with fabulous light tackle Rockfish and White Perch fishing • Oct 26: Live lining on fire with several over-slots, then off to the White Perch hole • Oct 27: Miss Susie III kept the Blue Catfish bite rolling in Fort Washington, MD • Oct 28: 225 White Perch caught, 172 kept, and a phenomenal Striper bite • Oct 29: Another incredible light tackle afternoon • Sat, Oct 31 at 12:00 PM: Miss Susie II is open for a Mixed Group or Full Private Charter Grab the Saturday, Oct 31 trip aboard Miss Susie II → How Was Fishing This Past Week? In one word: dialed. Last week we fought wind almost every morning and still caught fish. This week the Bay laid down flat, the water kept cooling, and the Rockfish and White Perch grouped up and started feeding hard. Every trip out of Pasadena produced. Here's the day-by-day breakdown.
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Chesapeake Bay Charter Fishing for Rockfish aka Striped Bass

Fall Rockfish Season Is in Full Swing: Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, Oct 16–23

The fall Rockfish run out of Pasadena, MD is on and getting better by the day. Our first full week of Chesapeake Bay Charter Fishing for Rockfish aka Striped Bass brought steady catches, a phenomenal live lining bite, and solid White Perch action. Most days we fished through wind and rough conditions. The best news is the water. Temperatures dropped 4 degrees after the big cold front moved through. That's exactly what pushes the fall schooling pattern along and turns a good Rockfish bite into a great one. Calm seas finally return this weekend. We've got a Walk-On/Mixed Group trip on Sunday, October 25 at 6:00 AM out of Ventnor Marina in Pasadena, and we need at least 3 more anglers to make it go. Here's the quick version: • Opening day (Oct 16): Solid live lining and a decent White Perch bite with water at 69°F • Water temps dropped 4°F by October 18, and the bite is heating up • Massive piles of 4"–16" Striped Bass found on October 20, a great sign for the Bay's future • Phenomenal light tackle live lining for Rockfish on October 22, plus White Perch and Spot • Miss Susie III is still crushing Blue Catfish in Fort Washington, MD • Sunday, Oct 25 Walk-On trip: 6:00 AM–12:00 PM, Ventnor Marina, 3 more anglers needed Claim your seat on the Sunday, Oct 25 Walk-On trip → How Was Fishing This Past Week? In one word: building. The wind tested us almost every morning, but our crews still put together nice catches of Rockfish and White Perch on every trip. As the water cools, the fish are grouping up and feeding harder. Every day this week felt a little better than the one before. Here's the day-by-day breakdown.
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Chesapeake Bay Charter Fishing for Rockfish aka Striped Bass

Fall Rockfish Season Is On: Chesapeake Bay Charter Fishing Report, Oct 9–15

It's official. Fall Rockfish Charter season is on! As of October 15, Miss Susie II and Miss Susie IV are tied up at Ventnor Marina in Pasadena, MD, ready for a month of Chesapeake Bay Charter Fishing for Rockfish aka Striped Bass. We start with light-tackle live lining for Stripers. Once we limit out, we switch to bottom fishing for fat, tasty White Perch, which have no size or creel limits. Before heading north, we gave Solomons Island one heck of a send-off. This week brought crazy numbers of 8–14 lb Bluefish, a boat limit in under two hours, and a grand finale I won't forget anytime soon. Over on the Potomac, Miss Susie III topped 100 Blue Catfish in a single 6-hour trip. Here's the quick version: 77-fish Bluefish boat limit in under 2 hours on October 9 Bait-sized spot thicker than I've seen in years, which is great news for live lining Rockfish 8–14 lb Bluefish and 27 one-gallon bags of fillets on October 10 100+ Blue Catfish in one 6-hour trip aboard Miss Susie III Final Solomons Bluefish charter of 2026 on October 14 Rockfish & White Perch Combo Charters launched October 15 out of Pasadena, MD Get the full scoop on our Rockfish & White Perch Combo Charters →
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FAQs

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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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

MS III`s charter group put a nice mess of BlueCatfish in the boat this AM out of Tantallon Marina in Fort Washington, MD! #ComeSeeUs #CatchYourOwnDinner ##KillingTastyInvasives

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MS III's charter group put a nice mess of BlueCatfish in the boat this AM out of Tantallon Marina in Fort Washington, MD! #ComeSeeUs #CatchYourOwnDinner ##KillingTastyInvasives

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Come Join Us this Fall! Absolutely incredible Light Tackle Live Lining for RockFish aka Stripers & equally incredible Bottom Fishing for White Perch out of Pasadena, MD now till Nov 19 then oit of Solomons MD till Dec 5! #ComeSeeUs #CatchYourOwnDinner #lighttacklefish #ChesapeakeBay

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Come Join Us this Fall! Absolutely incredible Light Tackle Live Lining for RockFish aka Stripers & equally incredible Bottom Fishing for White Perch out of Pasadena, MD now till Nov 19 then oit of Solomons MD till Dec 5! #ComeSeeUs #CatchYourOwnDinner #lighttacklefish #ChesapeakeBay

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Come See Us this Fall! Light Tackle fishing for RockFish aka Stripers & Bottom Fishing for White Perch are both on 🔥! Pasadena, MD till November 19 then Solomons, MD! #ComeSeeUs #CatchYourOwnDinner #lighttacklefish #ChesapeakeBay

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Come See Us this Fall! Light Tackle fishing for RockFish aka Stripers & Bottom Fishing for White Perch are both on 🔥! Pasadena, MD till November 19 then Solomons, MD! #ComeSeeUs #CatchYourOwnDinner #lighttacklefish #ChesapeakeBay

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More impressive girth than length but nevertheless it is a massive one! #ComeSeeUs #CatchYourOwnDinner #lighttacklefish

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More impressive girth than length but nevertheless it is a massive one! #ComeSeeUs #CatchYourOwnDinner #lighttacklefish

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