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Chesapeake Sportfishing Charters

Fishing Charters and Guide Services

Fishing Charters and Guide Services

Fishing Charters and Guide Services

Book now Down Time Charters - Chesapeake Sportfishing Charters

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

Chesapeake Sport fishing Charters Light tackle top water fishing Down Time 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

Bottom Fishing

Perch bottom fishing Down Time Charters - Chesapeake Sport 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

Bottom Fishing

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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 - Chesapeake Sport fishing Charters

 April to May 1st

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 1st - May 15th

The 2023 Maryland Trophy Striped Bass (aka “Rockfish”) Season will start on Monday, May 1st and will run from May 1st- May 15th. During this season the Striped Bass must be 35 inches or over to keep and only one Striped Bass may be kept per person, per day.


May 16th - Dec 10th

 The proposed  Striped Bass daily bag limit options are as follows: One Striped Bass may be kept per person. One fish ranging from 19-24 inches or one fish may be kept from 19-24 inches. All fish caught or harvested are logged on the Maryland Department of Natural Resources FACTS Charter Reporting system in an effort to better the management of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. This Season is from May 16th- July 15th & August 1st- December 10th.

*Special Notice*: Trips from July 16th to July 31st will not target Striped Bass due to Maryland Law. Species of target will include Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, Perch, Spot, Croaker, Catfish, and any additional seasonal species if available.

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 .

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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 great family fun on the Chesapeake.

Light Tackle Fishing

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

Light Tackle bottom fishing can be action packed with great tasting fish from the Bay. 

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

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Summertime Fishing

Bring home some great memories


  • Bottom Fishing for Perch, Spot, Catfish
  •  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 offering charter fishing service from Annapolis Maryland with its home port located at Fairwinds Marina, 1000 Fairwinds Dr, Annapolis Md 21409. Our fishing locations include Mid-Chesapeake Bay areas: Annapolis , Chesapeake Bay Bridge, Rock Hall, Baltimore, Kent Island, Magothy River. We offer Fishing charters for Striped Bass, Blue Crab and  Bottom Fishing charters for Perch, Cat fish, Spot and more.

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