Entries by Christian

Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report: Red Drum, Mackerel & Bluefish Light It Up

The late-summer bite out of Solomons Island, MD has been everything we hoped for and then some. From August 8 through August 13, our boats saw drag-screaming Red Drum, giant Bluefish, and Spanish Mackerel in serious numbers. Toss in a morning that produced over 200 Norfolk Spot, and you have one of the best weeks of the season so far.
This report walks you through the highlights day by day, shows you which trophy species are biting right now, and tells you how to lock in your spot before the calendar fills. Let’s get into it.

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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.

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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.

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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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Chesapeake Bay Charter Fishing Report: Last 2 Weeks for Summer Rockfish

The bite has been outstanding, and the clock is ticking. If chasing summer Rockfish is on your list, you have just two weeks left before the season closes. Aboard Miss Susie Charters, we have been stacking up quick limits of Striped Bass and reeling in big numbers of Blue Catfish, trip after trip.
This report breaks down our latest catches out of Pasadena, MD and Fort Washington, MD. You will see exactly what our recent trips produced, why the light tackle action has been so good, and how to lock in your spot before summer Rockfish season ends on July 31.
Let’s get into it.

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Chesapeake Bay Charter Fishing Report: Rockfish & Blue Catfish Are On Fire!

What a week on the water! If you have been waiting for the perfect time to book your Chesapeake Bay fishing charter, this is it. The bite has been red hot, and our boats have been coming back to the dock with coolers full and anglers grinning ear to ear.
This report breaks down exactly what Miss Susie Charters has been seeing across our two hottest departure points: Pasadena, MD and Fort Washington, MD. You will learn where the fish are biting, what our recent trips have produced, and which open dates you can still grab before they disappear.
Here is the quick version: quick limits of Striped Bass (Rockfish), followed by big numbers of Blue Catfish and Channel Catfish, trip after trip. We also have limited Rockfish harvest days left before the season closes, plus a heads-up on booking your late summer Solomons Island trips. Let’s dive in.

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Chesapeake Bay Rockfish Charter Fishing – Light Tackle Fishing for Striped Bass – Catching Limits!

The bite is absolutely on fire right now. Miss Susie Charters is running trips out of two prime departure points — Ventnor Marina in Pasadena, MD and Tantallon Marina in Fort Washington, MD — and the reports from both locations have been nothing short of extraordinary. Catfish are piling up. Rockfish are hitting. And the rods don’t stop bending.
Here’s what’s been happening on the water.

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Chesapeake Bay Rockfish Season 2026 Is Here — Book Your Charter Now!

Miss Susie Charters is booking Chesapeake Bay Rockfish/Catfish Combo Charter trips now, departing from Ventnor Marina in Pasadena, MD—minutes from Baltimore and Annapolis, and an easy drive from DC.
The bite is on, the boats are positioned, and prime dates are filling fast. If chasing striped bass aka Rockfish on the upper Chesapeake Bay is on your list this year, now is the moment to lock in your spot before the 31 day closure in August.  Miss Susie Charters has its rods rigged, its bait ready, and its captains watching the water—because when the rockfish are running, and after limiting on Rockfish there are plenty of Blue Catfish & Channel Catfish to catch (also on light tackle).

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