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Chesapeake Bay
& Potomac River
Fishing Charters

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expert captains in MD, DC, & VA

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Chesapeake Bay
& Potomac River
Fishing Charters

Experience top-tier fishing with
expert captains in MD, DC, & VA

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Best Fishing Charters on the Chesapeake Bay & Tidal Potomac

We Will Be Where The Fish Are!

Chesapeake Bay Fishing Charters are thrilling adventures! Are you ready to reel in the catch of a lifetime? Whether you’re chasing trophy Rockfish or battling massive Blue Catfish, Miss Susie Charters delivers the ultimate angling adventure. As the premier choice for Chesapeake Bay fishing charters, we pride ourselves on one simple promise: “We will be where the fish are!”

Our flexibility sets us apart. Depending on the season and the bite, we launch from strategic Chesapeake Bay charter fishing locations including National Harbor, Solomons Island, Pasadena, and Ridge, Maryland.  This mobility allows us to cover the most productive waters across Maryland, DC, Virginia, and the Potomac River, putting you right on top of the action every time.

At Miss Susie Charters, your experience is our priority. Our fishing trips are run by professional captains who don’t just guide – they flat-out love to fish. With decades of local knowledge and a commitment to customer service, our crew ensures every trip is safe, fun-filled, and exciting for anglers of all skill levels. Join us for a day on the water and see why we have the best Chesapeake Bay fishing charters.

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  • Potomac River Blue Catfish caught on a beautiful day on the Potomac
  • Trophy Size Rockfish on Miss Susie Fishing Charters
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  • Chesapeake Bay Rockfish Charters for Girl Group Outings are Fun!
  • Chesapeake Bay Rockfish Charters - kids love to fish!
  • Red Drum Charter Fishing fun on Miss Susie Charters
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Spring & Early Summer Fishing & Tours Minutes from National Harbor, MD Departing from Washington DC on the Beautiful Potomac River

Rockfish • Striped Bass • Blue Catfish • Cobia • Spanish Mackerel • Bluefish Charters & More

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Chesapeake Bay Fishing Charter Trips - Catch Rockfish, Stripers, and Striped Bass

CHESAPEAKE BAY FISHING

Target Rockfish, Bluefish, and Spanish Mackerel

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Embark on an Exciting Potomac River Blue Catfish Charter Fishing Trip

BLUE CATFISH CHARTERS

Specialized Potomac River Trophy Catfish Trips

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Light Tackle Charter Fishing on the Chesapeake Bay for Trophy Rockfish

LIGHT TACKLE TROPHY FISHING

Target Rockfish, Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, Cobia, and Red Drum

Locations

Our motto is straightforward: “We will be where the fish are.” Our flexibility sets us apart. Depending on the season and the bite, we launch from strategic Chesapeake Bay charter fishing locations including Solomons Island, Pasadena, National Harbor, and Ridge, Maryland. This mobility allows us to cover the most productive waters across Maryland, DC, Virginia, and the Potomac River, putting you right on top of the action every time.

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Light Tackle Chesapeake Bay Charter Fishing for Rockfish aka Striped Bass - live lining & white perch

Chesapeake Bay Rockfish Charters Report: Rockfish Limits & 200+ White Perch Days

The upper Bay delivered again this week. From November 5 through November 12, every trip out of Ventnor Marina in Pasadena, MD followed the same plan, and it kept working. We started each trip with Chesapeake Bay Charter Fishing for Rockfish aka Striped Bass on light tackle. Then we switched to Chesapeake Bay Charter Fishing for White Perch and filled the cooler. On November 11, the crew limited out on Rockfish and then caught more than 200 fat White Perch. The next morning, another crew kept 175 Perch and released 35 smalls to grow up. Wind tried to slow us down on November 7. Our captain found protected water and found the fish anyway. Time is short to get in on the action. Our Pasadena season wraps up November 17. We still have 2 to 4 Walk-On/Mixed Group seats on Sunday, November 15. Down on the Potomac, Miss Susie III is wide open November 16–22 for Blue Catfish. After that, she doesn't fish again until March 12, 2027. Here's the quick version: • Nov 5: Excellent morning live lining for Rockfish, then fat White Perch • Nov 6: Good light tackle Rockfish and White Perch on both the AM and PM trips • Nov 7: 78 Blue Catfish on Miss Susie III, plus excellent Rockfish and Perch in protected water despite the wind • Nov 8: Incredible morning light tackle for Stripers and White Perch • Nov 11: Miss Susie III hammered the Blue Cats, and the afternoon crew limited out on Rockfish, then caught 200+ White Perch • Nov 12: Excellent morning live lining, with 175 White Perch kept and 35 released • Sun, Nov 15, 10 AM–4 PM: 2–4 Walk-On/Mixed Group slots left • Nov 16–22: Miss Susie III is fully available for Blue Catfish. It's your last chance until March 12, 2027 Book your Rockfish & White Perch Combo Charter → How Was Fishing This Past Week? In one word: consistent. Some days were calm and some were rough. Every trip still produced Rockfish on light tackle and a steady White Perch bite afterward. The November water has the fish schooled tight and feeding hard before winter. Here's the day-by-day breakdown.
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Light Tackle Chesapeake Bay Charter Fishing for Rockfish aka Striped Bass - live lining & white

Chesapeake Bay Rockfish Charters: Quick Limits & Fat White Perch

Halloween kicked it off, and the fish haven't let up since. This week brought some of the smoothest Chesapeake Bay Charter Fishing for Rockfish aka Striped Bass we've had all fall. We limited out fast on light tackle, then switched straight to Chesapeake Bay Charter Fishing for White Perch and loaded the cooler. One crew of eight put a mess of fat Perch in the boat in just 30 minutes. Our Humminbird Apex 13 SideScan found the school, and the rods did the rest. The Perch are running 8.5 to 12 inches right now, and they're thick, hungry, and delicious. This report covers October 31 through November 5, 2026, day by day. You'll see how the combo trip is playing out, how we're finding the fish, and what our new fish cleaning options look like. You'll also see how to grab a date before our upper Bay window closes. Here's the quick version: Oct 31: A spooky good Halloween on light tackle Rockfish and White Perch Nov 1: Excellent live lining, then White Perch from 8.5 to 12 inches, plus Blue Catfish on Miss Susie III Nov 2: An awesome afternoon with our crew from Pennsylvania Nov 3: Quick Striper limit, then 8 anglers loaded up on White Perch in 30 minutes Nov 4–5: Excellent morning live lining for Rockfish first, then fat White Perch on the bottom Fish cleaning available for a fee: scaled and gutted, filleted, or scaled only. Your choice! See full details on our Rockfish & White Perch Combo Charters → How Was Fishing This Past Week? In one word: efficient. The Stripers are eating, so we're reaching our limits quickly. That leaves more time for the White Perch, and the Perch are cooperating in a big way. Here's the day-by-day breakdown from the captain's log.
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Chesapeake Bay Charter Fishing for Rockfish aka Striped Bass

Chesapeake Bay Rockfish Charters Report: Over-Slots & 225 Perch

The wind machine finally shut off, and the fall bite in the upper Bay took off with it. This week brought some of our best Chesapeake Bay Charter Fishing for Rockfish aka Striped Bass of the season. We saw over-slot fish nearly every day, a light tackle live lining bite that was on fire, and one afternoon with 225 White Perch hitting the deck. Calm seas, cooler water, and stacked fish make this the stretch of fall we wait for all year. And there's a seat open for you this weekend. Miss Susie II is now fully available Saturday, October 31 at 12:00 PM out of Ventnor Marina in Pasadena, MD, as a Mixed Group or Full Private Charter, whichever fills first. Here's the quick version: • Oct 24: The wind quit, and nice over-slot Rockfish came over the rail • Oct 25: Sea State 0–1 with fabulous light tackle Rockfish and White Perch fishing • Oct 26: Live lining on fire with several over-slots, then off to the White Perch hole • Oct 27: Miss Susie III kept the Blue Catfish bite rolling in Fort Washington, MD • Oct 28: 225 White Perch caught, 172 kept, and a phenomenal Striper bite • Oct 29: Another incredible light tackle afternoon • Sat, Oct 31 at 12:00 PM: Miss Susie II is open for a Mixed Group or Full Private Charter Grab the Saturday, Oct 31 trip aboard Miss Susie II → How Was Fishing This Past Week? In one word: dialed. Last week we fought wind almost every morning and still caught fish. This week the Bay laid down flat, the water kept cooling, and the Rockfish and White Perch grouped up and started feeding hard. Every trip out of Pasadena produced. Here's the day-by-day breakdown.
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  • Our main goal at Miss Susie Charters is to ensure that our clients have an enjoyable, fun-filled, and exciting experience each time they charter with us. We ensure this by providing professional charters run by captains who love to fish and know how to treat clients.
  • We provide rods/reels, bait, tackle, and ice, and the fish box for your catch. You are more than welcome to bring your lucky rod and reel.
  • No fishing licenses are required.
  • Confirm with Capt. Greg which departure port will be used. The boat will be where the fish are, make sure you arrive where the boat is!
  • Departure times will vary depending on the season, how early daylight arrives and how much the “bite” requires an early departure (Sometimes the Early Bird does get the worm!) Always confirm departing time and always make sure your entire crew arrives early enough to all ON TIME DEPARTURE! If you have a few crew members who are always late, please tell them departure is 30 or 60 minutes before to ensure we won’t miss the bite.
  • Prime dates go fast, call as early as possible to ensure you can get a booking when you want to go and when the fishing is red hot.
  • If someone in your group commonly gets seasick have them take Dramamine or Bonine the night before the charter and again one hour before leaving the dock. This ensures the medicine is in your bloodstream before hitting the waves. Often, taking these drugs just before leaving the dock does next to nothing.
  • Bring yourself and your crew on time (we don’t want to miss the bite)
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunblock
  • Hat
  • Food and beverages with a cooler and ICE to hold them
  • Camera or at least a charged cell phone
  • Adequate clothing (you can always take layers off)
  • Rain gear (just in case)
  • Cooler to carry home your catch
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