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Chesapeake Bay
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Fishing Charters

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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.

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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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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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Chesapeake Bay Charter Fishing Report: Big Blues, Blue Cats & Rockfish Ahead

stacking up on the Potomac. Now the countdown is on to the next big run: Chesapeake Bay Charter Fishing for Rockfish aka Striped Bass, followed by Chesapeake Bay Charter Fishing for White Perch, starting October 15 out of Pasadena, MD. This report covers the week of September 28 to October 2, 2026, day by day. You'll see what's biting in Solomons and Fort Washington right now, which open dates are left, and how to grab a seat on our fall Rockfish & White Perch Combo Charters before the prime dates are gone. Here's the quick version: • 59–98 Blue Catfish every charter, morning and afternoon, since Miss Susie III returned to Fort Washington on Sept 24 • Big Bluefish are back after the storm, with 70% in the 6–12 lb range on Sept 29 • 77 Bluefish (our boat limit) on Oct 1, with about 25% at 8–12 lbs • Big Red Drum spotted blowing up bunker, and water temps still holding at 73°F • Blue Catfish dates open Oct 7 & 8 at 6:30am or 12:30pm • Rockfish & White Perch Combo Charters kick off Oct 15 out of Ventnor Marina in Pasadena, MD How Was Fishing This Past Week? In one word: explosive. The Nor'easter cost us six days on the Chesapeake. When we got back out, though, the fish were hungry and the bait was thick. Miss Susie III never missed a beat on the protected waters of the Upper Tidal Potomac, either. Here's the day-by-day breakdown.
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Chesapeake Bay Rockfish & White Perch Combo Charters Start Oct 15

Fall on the Chesapeake Bay brings two of the best bites of the year, and Miss Susie Charters is fishing both on every trip. From October 15 through December 5, our Rockfish & White Perch Combo Charters start with light-tackle live lining for Rockfish (aka Striped Bass). Once your crew hits its Rockfish limit, we switch to bottom fishing for fat, tasty White Perch. White Perch have no size limit and no creel limit, so the fishing keeps going long after the Stripers are on ice. That means one trip, two species, and a cooler that keeps filling. This guide covers how the combo trip works, where we depart, what it costs, and how to lock in your date before the prime fall slots are gone.
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Chesapeake Bay Charter Fishing Report: Big Reds, Big Blues, and Blue Cats Are Back

The week of September 18–25, 2026 brought fast action on two fronts. Large-model Bluefish and Big Red Drum kept the rods bent out of Solomons Island, MD, while our Blue Catfishing trips returned to the Upper Maryland Tidal Potomac with a bang. It was a week that showed just how much the fall bite has to offer. This report walks you through each day on the water, breaks down how every species is running right now, and shows you what's ahead as the fleet spreads out for fall. Let's get into it. Here's the quick version: 68 Bluefish on September 18, with 30-plus in the 8–12 lb class, then Big Reds late Large-model Bluefish and Big Reds on September 20 80 Bluefish total on September 21 79 Blue Catfish on our first trip back to the Potomac September 24 Rockfish Charters kicking off October 15 out of Pasadena, MD How Was Fishing This Past Week? In one word: loaded. Our captains put anglers on fish nearly every trip during Solomons Island charter fishing trips out of Harbor Island Marina, and the Blue Catfish crew opened their season on the Potomac in style. Here's the day-by-day breakdown.
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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

Super Good Bite this Afternoon out of Solomons, MD! Similar to yesterday, in that the 3 to 4 lb Blues drastically outnumbered the 7 to 12 lb Bluefish unlike earlier this week where the Large Models out numbered the sub 4 Lb Fish drastically. Fantastic bite & Miss Susie II is now available next Week Tues & Wed 11am departing from Solomons Island, MD!!!

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Super Good Bite this Afternoon out of Solomons, MD! Similar to yesterday, in that the 3 to 4 lb Blues drastically outnumbered the 7 to 12 lb Bluefish unlike earlier this week where the Large Models out numbered the sub 4 Lb Fish drastically. Fantastic bite & Miss Susie II is now available next Week Tues & Wed 11am departing from Solomons Island, MD!!!

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Ft. Washington, MD BlueCatfishing bite is on 🔥 🔥 🔥!!!#ComeSeeUs #CatchYourOwnDinner #lighttacklefishing #castyourownline #bluecatfishing #KillingInvasives #BlueCatfish #MDHuntandFish #SmokedBluecatfishDip #MarylandFishing #marylandhuntingandfishing

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Ft. Washington, MD BlueCatfishing bite is on 🔥 🔥 🔥!!!#ComeSeeUs #CatchYourOwnDinner #lighttacklefishing #castyourownline #bluecatfishing #KillingInvasives #BlueCatfish #MDHuntandFish #SmokedBluecatfishDip #MarylandFishing #marylandhuntingandfishing

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Not as many of the 8 lb plus fish today but that will happen with massive schools of 2.75 lb to 4.5 lb take over an area! Tomorrow (Oct 2) @11am Solomons MD Walk On Trip just needs 2 more peeps to be a go!

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Not as many of the 8 lb plus fish today but that will happen with massive schools of 2.75 lb to 4.5 lb take over an area! Tomorrow (Oct 2) @11am Solomons MD Walk On Trip just needs 2 more peeps to be a go!

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