Chesapeake Charterboat Services
FISHING CHARTERS
Enjoy Sport Fishing Charters on the Maryland Chesapeake Bay.
Fishing Chesapeake Bay for
- Striped Bass
- Blues
- Perch
- and more.
Light Tackle Sport fishing
- Bottom Fishing for Perch
- Chumming and Live Lining for Rock
- Jigging for Rock
BOOKING & CONTACT
All Charters are scheduled from May to December.
Please review the Booking calendar and contact me with your date from available dates on the Booking calendar
** Let’s go fishing!
RATES
All Charters depart at approximately 7am and return at 1pm
- Bait, tackle and licenses provided
- Rates posted are for 1 to 6 guests
All rates posted are total for your charter, not per person
** Afternoon trips scheduled by appointment only
LOCATION
I fish the Mid-Chesapeake Bay Area: From Annapolis - Chesapeake Bay Bridge north to Baltimore or south to Chesapeake Beach.
Departs Deep Creek on the Magothy River, just north of Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
Normally we are fishing within 30 minutes from the dock.
This location gives us easy access to fishing from Annapolis to the Upper Bay/ Rock Hall, Chester River to Baltimore Harbor.
ABOUT US
Down Time
"Down Time" is a comfortable 29' C-Hawk fully equipped with the latest in electronics and safety equipment!
Capt. Frank Tuma
Capt Frank Tuma has been fishing on the Bay for over 40 years, with experience as a professional captain, commercial crabber and sportsman.
CRABBING
Come on aboard and enjoy a morning on the Chesapeake catching your own Maryland Blue Crab.
Our morning crabbing trip will be done with commercial style "Trotline" for the Maryland Blue Crab.
All Equipment, baited line and crabbing license will be provided.
Chesapeake Sportfishing onboard the Down Time
World Class Chesapeake Bay Sportfishing
Chesapeake Bay Sportfishing and Fishing Guide services for private groups and family fishing parties.
USCG Licensed and Charterboat for up to six guests.
Maryland Chesapeake Bay Charter Boat fishing for Striped Bass, rockfish / Stripers, Bluefish
Family Fishing Charters
Maryland Charterboat Fishing for Family and Private Group Fishing Trips
- Light Tackle Fishing
- Crabbing Charters
- Bottom Fishing
- Lighthouse Tours
- Bay Cruising
- Private Group Charters
- Chesapeake Environmental Tours
- All Tackle, Bait & Licenses Included
Come aboard and have a great day on the Bay!
Enjoy Sport Fishing Charters on the Maryland Chesapeake Bay.
Sportfishing Charters for Striped Bass and Light Tackle Sport fishing in the Chesapeake Bay region.
Chesapeake Crabbing
June - October
Come on aboard and enjoy a morning on the Chesapeake catching your own Maryland Blue Crab.
Our morning crabbing trip will be done with commercial style "Trotline" for the Maryland Blue Crab.
All Equipment, baited line and crabbing license will be provided.
Trophy Striped Bass
April - May
Big Stripers migrate into the Chesapeake to spawn. Most are big female stripers coming into bay tributaries to spawn.
These fish usually stage in the mainstream of the bay until ready to drop their eggs.
The MidBay area is an ideal location for catching the memory of a lifetime
Be sure to book your trip early for best dates.
Family and Private Group Charters
Maryland Charterboat Fishing for Family and Private Groups up to 6 passengers
Fishing Trips for all ages
- Light Tackle Fishing
- Crabbing Charters
- Bottom Fishing
- Lighthouse Tours
- Bay Tours and Cruising
- Chesapeake Environmental Tours
- All Tackle, Bait & Licenses Included
Come aboard and have a great day on the Bay!
Come aboard for a great day on the Bay
We are located only a short distance from Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
Easy access from the Baltimore and DC Beltways.
Don’t be left at the dock.
Be sure to book your trip as early as possible for best dates.
Check my online booking calendar and find a date that's best for you.
Chesapeake Bay Sportfishing
Come and enjoy SportFishing on the Chesapeake
Fishing the Chesapeake Bay for Trophy Striped Bass and Light Tackle Sport fishing for perch spot croakers and more.
Full Time Professional Fishing Guide services in the Annapolis area of the Chesapeake Bay.
Maryland Charterboat Fishing for Family and Small Group Fishing Trips (1 max 6 passengers), Light house Tours, and Bay Cruising
•Private Group Charters (min. 1 to max 6 passengers)
• Family Fishing Charters - Fun for all ages!
• Chesapeake Blue Crab Fishing Charters
•All Tackle, Bait & Licenses Included
Come on aboard and have a great day on the Bay!
Striped Bass Fishing
Fishing the Chesapeake Bay from Annapolis to Chesapeake Beach.
Fishing Charters from Baltimore, Annapolis, Kent Island, Rock Hall, and other mid-Bay areas.
Easy access from Baltimore, D.C., Pennsylvania, Virginia
