Book Now for 2010! Book now with one of our Captains for the best dates!
Book Now for 2010! The Maryland Striped Bass/ Rockfish season starts April !
(see
Regs)
Enjoy
Chesapeake Bay Fishing, Cruising and Sightseeing and discover the
beautiful surroundings of the upper Chesapeake Bay. Our Chesapeake
Bay Charter boats provide Sportfishing and Cruising throughout the Maryland
Chesapeake Bay region.
The Upper Bay Charter Captains Association (UBCCA) is an
organization whose members hold both United States Coast Guard
captain license and a Maryland Fishing Guide license. The
Association is dedicated to the promotion of the Upper Chesapeake
Bay. Our primary focus is to offer world class Striped Bass fishing
plus great opportunities for Black Drum, Bluefish, Croaker,
Flounder, Perch, Spanish Mackerel, Spot, Trout, and others. Boats of
all sizes are available also for cruising and sightseeing to many
upper Chesapeake locations including Baltimore's Inner Harbor,
Annapolis, Rock
Hall, Kent Island, Deale and
many other areas throughout the Bay region.
Striped Bass (Rockfish)
Season Starts
April !
Pre-Season
Charters are Catch & Release Only!
Trophy Striper Season
3rd Saturday of April to May 15 April 17 - May 15th
1 Trophy Striper
per person
28" or better
Summer Striper Season May 15th to Dec
2 Stripers
per person
over 18"
Click on map to view captains located in the area wanted.
The charter boats listed in the following areas will provide a great
day of fishing, not only for Striped Bass / Rockfish, but also for Black Drum, Bluefish,
Croaker, Flounder, Trout, Spot, Perch, Spanish Mackerel, Weakfish and many
other species of fish and styles of fishing.
> Upper Bay: Baltimore
- Chesapeake Bay Bridge North of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge to the upper reaches of
the Chesapeake, including the Magothy River, Bodkin River, Middle River, Back River,
Patapsco River, and their adjoining creeks. Boats of all sizes are available also for cruising
and sightseeing to many upper Chesapeake locations, including
Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Route 40 and I-95 provide easy access to the fishing
boats in this area. Wilmington, De. and Harrisburg, Pa. are just a little more than an hour away. <View Charters: Upper
Bay Baltimore to Bay Bridge>
> Annapolis
North & South Located on the Chesapeake Bay, between the Severn and the
South Rivers, the capitol of Maryland, Annapolis, offers many sport fishing charter
boats. The area is easily accessed from interstates 95 or 97 and
routes 2, 3, 50, and 301. Baltimore and Washington are only 45
minutes away. View
Charters: Annapolis
North & South
> Mid-Bay These captains are located in southern Anne Arundel county
from Annapolis to Deale, Maryland. The area is
easily accessed from routes 2, 4, 258, and 301. Washington and
Virginia are less than an hour away.
> Eastern Shore This
area covers Maryland's eastern shore from the Chester River to the
Eastern Bay/Kent Island areas, with the majority of the charter fishing boats
located in either Rock Hall or Kent Island. Routes 13, 50, and 301 provide
easy access to these charter captains docks. Wilmington, Delaware is only
45 minutes away from Rock Hall, while Baltimore or Washington are only an
Hour from Kent Island. <Eastern
Shore>