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Chesapeake Sportfishing Charters

Fishing Charters and Guide Services

Fishing Charters and Guide Services

Fishing Charters and Guide Services

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 Enjoy Light Tackle Sport Fishing Charters on the Maryland Chesapeake Bay. 


Chesapeake Bay Sportfishing and Fishing Guide services for private  and family fishing parties.


We catch fish for  all ages!

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Family Fishing

Fishing Charters and Guide Services

Fishing Charters and Guide Services

Bottom fishing for perch Down Time Charters - Annapolis fishing Charters

We have fish for all ages

  

 Maryland Chesapeake Bay Charter Boat fishing for Striped Bass, rockfish / Stripers, Bluefish Fishing Chesapeake Bay for 

  • Striped Bass
  • Blues
  • Perch 
  • and more.

Light Tackle fishing for Summer Striped Bass, Rockfish / Stripers, Bluefish, Hardhead and Perch.  

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Light Tackle Chumming

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Light Tackle Chumming

Fresh Chum catches more fish Down Time Charters - Annapolis fishing Charters
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Jigging & Top Water

Jigging & Top Water

Light Tackle Chumming

Light tackle top water fishing Down Time Charters - Annapolis fishing Charters

Our area produces some of the most spectacular top water and jigging opportunities or striped bass, blues and Spanish mackerel on the Chesapeake. 

Light Tackle spin gear and lures are provided. 

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Bottom Fishing

Jigging & Top Water

Bottom Fishing

Perch bottom fishing Down Time Charters - Annapolis fishing Charters

Bottom fishing offers the opportunity to catch perch, Catfish, spot, stripers and numerous other fish . 


All light tackle spin tackle is provided.

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Crabbing

Jigging & Top Water

Bottom Fishing

Got crabs Chesapeake crabbing Down Time Charters - Annapolis fishing Charters

We offer Crabbing charters. What can be more interesting than catching our Maryland blue crabs for your own crab feast.


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What you need to know

Striped Bass Fishing Regulations

Striped Bass Fishing Regulations

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  • All tackle Bait and licenses provided
  • All charters limited to 6 guests
  • Fish cleaning available


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Striped Bass Fishing Regulations

Striped Bass Fishing Regulations

Striped Bass Fishing Regulations

fishing seasons Down Time Charters - Annapolis fishing Charters

 Apr. 1–Apr. 30

All areas closed to striped bass fishing. CLOSED

  • No catch and release fishing. Attempting to catch striped bass is illegal during this time period.

May 1–May 15

Chesapeake Bay from Brewerton Channel to the MD-VA Line, excluding all bays, sounds, tributaries, creeks and rivers, except Tangier Sound and Pocomoke Sound1 fish per person per day Minimum size 35 inches

  • Eels may not be used as bait.
  • See maps at: dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/pages/sb_2020_regs.aspx

May 16–Dec. 10

Subject to change. 

Previously 2 fish 19' or better on charters


Regulations

Chesapeake fishing charters onboard the Down Time with Capt Frank

Chesapeake Bay Sportfishing and Fishing Guide services for private  and family fishing parties.


USCG Licensed for up to six guests.

Maryland Chesapeake Bay Charter Boat fishing for Striped Bass, rockfish / Stripers, Bluefish


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


Striped Bass Fishing on the Chesapeake

From  May thru the summer, we are fishing the upper and middle bay areas near the  Chesapeake bay bridge, Annapolis area. 


Fish Have Tails!

Our location gives us easy access to to the best sportfishing  areas from Annapolis to the Upper Bay, Baltimore Harbor and to southern areas, including Annapolis, Kent Island  Poplar Island areas.


We offer Chesapeake fishing charters by trolling for our Striped Bass with medium trolling tackle, light tackle Jigging. Light tackle chumming with cut  bait and bottom fishing .


Light Tackle - Summertime Memories

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Light Tackle fishing for Big Cat Fish and Stripers.

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Exciting Light tackle fishing

 Light tackle fishing  fresh cut bait can bring in stripers up to 40”.  

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Be sure to book your charter early for best dates..

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Light Tackle Jigging for Stripers

When the opportunity presents itself, we do light Tackle Jigging for stripers and blues.


Watching for and following the sea gulls feeding on small bait fish gives a the opportunity for some great fishing with light tackle and casting to breaking stripers .

Video shows

Family Fishing for all ages

Light Tackle fishing for Perch, Catfish, Spot and more..

Bottom fishing can be action packed with great tasting fish from the Bay. 

Family fishing , all on light tackle with fish for all ages. We catch fish for  all ages!

Bottom fishing is offered weekdays only and at a reduced rate for great family fun.

Light Tackle fishing for Striped Bass

 When the opportunity presents itself, we do light Tackle Jigging for stripers and blues.
Watching for and following the sea gulls feeding on small bait fish gives a the opportunity for some great fishing with light tackle and casting to breaking stripers . 

Chumming for Stripers

 Fishing with light tackle and fresh cut bait can bring in stripers up to 40”.  

Contact Capt. Frank to book your charter

Bottom Fishing

Family Fishing for all ages

Light Tackle fishing for Perch, Catfish, Spot and more..

Bottom fishing can be action packed with great tasting fish from the Bay. 

Family fishing , all on light tackle with fish for all ages. We catch fish for  all ages!

Bottom fishing is offered weekdays only and at a reduced rate for great family fun.

Family Fishing for all ages

All Light Tackle fishing for summer Perch Striped Bass, Catfish, Spot and more..

Bottom fishing can be action packed with great tasting fish from the Bay. 

Family fishing , all on light tackle with fish for all ages. We catch fish for  all ages!

Bottom fishing is offered weekdays only and at a reduced rate for great family fun.

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Summertime Fishing

Bring home some great memories


  • Bottom Fishing for Perch, Spot, Catfish
  • Week days,
  •  AM only  : 7am to 12 noon only
  • All Bait, Tackle provided


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Family Fun Bottom Fishing

Bottom fishing is fun packed and can be exciting for all ages.

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    What you need to know

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    Timing is everything

    Fishing the Chesapeake, timing and location is everything.


    From tides, best seasons and where to fiah. With over 40years fishing the Bay areas, Capt Frank can suggest  the best fishing techniques and fish we want to catch.


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    What to bring

    Come prepared for changing weather.

    Morning on the bay can be cool and also the bay Weather.ther is generally cooler than inland.


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    Down time Sportfishing is a  charter fishing service with its home port located at Fairwinds Marina, 1000 Fairwinds Dr, Annapolis Md 21409. Our fishing locations include Mid-Chesapeake Bay areas: Chesapeake Bay Bridge, Annapolis, Rock Hall, Baltimore, Kent Island, Magothy River. We offer Striped Bass, Blue Crab fishing charters, Bottom Fishing charters for Perch, Cat fish, Spot. Easy access from Baltimore, Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Air transportation nearby at BWI airport. 

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    Looking forward to some great fishing adventures with you. Please look around my web site and get all the information you need. Looking forward to having you aboard and enjoying the Chesapeake.

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