Damn Good Live Bait Fishing Charters In Chesapeake Bay

The best live bait fishing charters in Chesapeake Bay are:

• Afishinado Fishing Charters
• Wayne Gatling Guide Service

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 3 live bait fishing trips in Chesapeake Bay, and the most popular trips in the area are Chesapeake Bay Fishing Trip guided by Kevin, VA Beach Nearshore Action guided by Kevin, and Chesapeake Bay Half-Day Rockfish Trip guided by Wayne.

Our guides in Chesapeake Bay are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 3716 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

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.

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Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for live bait fishing in Chesapeake Bay as well as nearshore fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Chesapeake Bay are: 1. cobia, 2. redfish, 3. black drum, 4. rockfish, and 5. perch.

Prices for live bait fishing in Chesapeake Bay can range anywhere from about $755 to $1,793, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Chesapeake Bay is $1,280. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Chesapeake Bay is $1,093.

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 live bait fishing charter in Chesapeake Bay is spring, and most anglers book their trips 74 days in advance.

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