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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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Fishing Charter Packages

CHESAPEAKE BAY FISHING

Target Rockfish, Bluefish, and Spanish Mackerel

Embark on an Exciting Potomac River Blue Catfish Charter Fishing Trip

BLUE CATFISH CHARTERS

Specialized Potomac River Trophy Catfish Trips

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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Latest Fishing Reports

Solomons Island -Spanish Mackerel Charter Fishing Trips on the Chesapeake Bay Spanish Mackerel Are Back!

Fishing Reports

Solomons Island Charter Fishing Report: Spanish Mackerel Are Back!

We're back at Solomons Island, and the fishing is already off to an incredible start. If you've been waiting for the right time to book a late-summer charter, this is it. The Spanish Mackerel have arrived in numbers we have not seen since 2023, and the Bluefish are chewing right alongside them. This report gives you the latest from our first days back out of Solomons Island, MD. You'll learn what's biting, which four trophy species you can target right now, and how to grab a spot on our upcoming Sunday walk-on trip before it fills. Here's the quick version: Spanish Mackerel are here in big numbers Bluefish are active and hitting hard Cobia and Red Drum are on the menu too A Sunday, August 9 walk-on trip still has openings Let's dive in.

Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report: Summer Rockfish Wraps Up, Solomons Heats Up

Summer Rockfish season closed on a high note. From July 25 through July 31, our boats stayed on the fish, and the action barely let up for a single trip. If you missed this final week, don't worry—we have huge news about what's coming next. Starting August 7, our saltier water adventures out of Solomons Island, MD kick off, and early reports point to one of the best late-summer runs in years. This report covers the last week of summer Rockfish charters, the still-red-hot Blue Catfish bite out of Fort Washington, and everything you need to know to book your Solomons Island trip before the calendar fills. Let's get into it.

Chesapeake Bay Charter Fishing Report: The Last Week for Summer Rockfish

What a week on the water! The bite stayed strong from July 18 through July 24, and the clock is now ticking louder than ever. This is officially the last week to chase summer Rockfish before the season closes on August 1. Aboard Miss Susie Charters, we kept the rods bending with quick Striped Bass limits and big numbers of hard-fighting catfish. This report walks you through our daily highlights out of Pasadena, MD and Fort Washington, MD. You will see exactly what our trips produced, why light tackle fishing has been so much fun, and how to lock in your spot before summer Rockfish season ends for good. Let's dive into the action.

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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

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In order to have Miss Susie II & Miss Susie IV both fishing tomorrow`s 6am till 12noon Spanish Mackerel Walk On/Mixed Group trips WE NEED 2 to 4 More to Confirm! ! $190 per person which includes 20% tip for 1st Mate & all Fish Cleaning!

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In order to have Miss Susie II & Miss Susie IV both fishing tomorrow's 6am till 12noon Spanish Mackerel Walk On/Mixed Group trips WE NEED 2 to 4 More to Confirm! ! $190 per person which includes 20% tip for 1st Mate & all Fish Cleaning!

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We are over 200 Nice Size Norflok Spot landed this Morning out of Solomons! In order to have Miss Susie II & Miss Susie IV both fishing tomorrow`s 6am till 12noon Spanish Mackerel Walk On/Mixed Group trips WE NEED 2 to 4 More to Confirm! ! $190 per person which includes 20% tip for 1st Mate & all Fish Cleaning!

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We are over 200 Nice Size Norflok Spot landed this Morning out of Solomons! In order to have Miss Susie II & Miss Susie IV both fishing tomorrow's 6am till 12noon Spanish Mackerel Walk On/Mixed Group trips WE NEED 2 to 4 More to Confirm! ! $190 per person which includes 20% tip for 1st Mate & all Fish Cleaning!

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Miss Susie IV got into the Big Reds yesterday evening! #comeseeus

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Miss Susie IV got into the Big Reds yesterday evening! #comeseeus

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5 others were Camera shy but WOW persevere we did! Caught a quick decent catch on the Spanish Mackerel & then the bigger Bluefish were a pain to keep up with this afternoon/evening! Would see a very big pile of nice Blues & get a nice hit on them & then the entire school would vanish! Still put together a respectable catch but super high motor/high effort was required! #ComeSeeUs #CatchYourOwnDinner #chesapeakebaycharterfishing #HumminbirdSideScan #SmokedBluefishDip

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5 others were Camera shy but WOW persevere we did! Caught a quick decent catch on the Spanish Mackerel & then the bigger Bluefish were a pain to keep up with this afternoon/evening! Would see a very big pile of nice Blues & get a nice hit on them & then the entire school would vanish! Still put together a respectable catch but super high motor/high effort was required! #ComeSeeUs #CatchYourOwnDinner #chesapeakebaycharterfishing #HumminbirdSideScan #SmokedBluefishDip ...

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64 Spanish Mackerel & 15 Bluefish this AM before 10am!!!!!!!!! Still need 1 or 2 or 3 more peeps to join our Sunday August 9@6am Walk On/Mixed Group trip #YouHaveGotToComeSeeUs #spanishmackerel #SolomonsMD

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64 Spanish Mackerel & 15 Bluefish this AM before 10am!!!!!!!!! Still need 1 or 2 or 3 more peeps to join our Sunday August 9@6am Walk On/Mixed Group trip #YouHaveGotToComeSeeUs #spanishmackerel #SolomonsMD

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Dropped by The Tackle Box in Lexington Park, MD to purchase a few items and Ken Lamb had a photo he found that he wanted to give to me from Circa 1999! Anyone recognize these 2 peeps?

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Dropped by The Tackle Box in Lexington Park, MD to purchase a few items and Ken Lamb had a photo he found that he wanted to give to me from Circa 1999! Anyone recognize these 2 peeps?

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Almost Home! Back to where it all began in 1999! Excited about the change of scenery & much saltier water & the angrier/meaner Species that we will very soon be catching daily! #ComeSeeUs #CatchYourOwnDinner #chesapeakebaycharterfishing #HumminbirdSideScan #SolomonsMD #SolomonsIslandMD #SouthernMarylandChesapeakeBay

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Almost Home! Back to where it all began in 1999! Excited about the change of scenery & much saltier water & the angrier/meaner Species that we will very soon be catching daily! #ComeSeeUs #CatchYourOwnDinner #chesapeakebaycharterfishing #HumminbirdSideScan #SolomonsMD #SolomonsIslandMD #SouthernMarylandChesapeakeBay

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