Damn Good Bottom Fishing Charters In Maryland

The best bottom fishing charters in Maryland are:

• Upper Bay Charter Captains Association, Inc.
• Wayne Gatling Guide Service

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 3 bottom fishing trips in Maryland, and the most popular trips in the area are Chesapeake Bay Half-Day Rockfish Trip guided by Wayne, Ocean City Offshore Fishing guided by Doug, and Annapolis Fishing Charters guided by Dorothy.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly bottom fishing guides / fishing lessons in Maryland? Check out our beginner and family friendly bottom fishing guides in Maryland.

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for bottom fishing in Maryland as well as nearshore fishing and inshore fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for bottom fishing in Maryland are: 1. rockfish, 2. bluefish, 3. striped bass, 4. speckled trout, and 5. spanish mackerel.

Prices for bottom fishing in Maryland can range anywhere from about $888 to $3,252, but the average price for a half day trip for bottom fishing in Maryland is $1,615. The average price for a full day trip for bottom fishing in Maryland is $2,190.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season to go on a bottom fishing charter in Maryland is fall, and most anglers book their trips 18 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Maryland, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Maryland. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Maryland.