Captain Hogg's Charters
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Captain Hogg's Charters operates from the docks and harbors of Hampton, Virginia. Charters typically go for striped bass, cobia, red drum, bluefish and trout. All fishing gear, bait, tackle, guides and boat service is included in the charter. You need to bring an iced cooler, lunches, drinks, rain gear, sunglasses and hat, sun screen and a camera. The striped bass season is best between May 1 and June 15 because you can keep your catch. Other times you must catch and release. During charters, keep an eye out for cormorants, pelicans and other sea birds.
Captain Hogg's Charters
Hampton VA 23669
757-876-1590
captainhoggscharters.com
Reel Diamond Fishing Charters
Reel Diamond Fishing Charters operates out of metropolitan Baltimore and offers four-season fishing. Spring is the best time for going out and catching striped bass. Summer is the time to go for Spanish mackerel and trout. The autumn months are good for striped bass and perch, and winter is good for bass. All fishing gear, tackle, guides, boat service and use of foul-weather gear is included in the charter. You should bring any food or snacks you want for the trip, sun hat and sunglasses, camera and extra layers for cold weather. Look for snowy egret and osprey while on the water.
Reel Diamond Fishing Charters
P.O. Box 9673
Baltimore MD 21237
443-520-8977
reeldiamond.com
Hook Mash Charters
Hook Mash is based in Meade, Maryland. Charters head out from the harbor and into the waters of the bay searching for trout, Spanish mackerel, blues and striped bass. You are asked to bring all your own food and drinks, rain gear, sun hat and sunglasses. A camera and extra layers for cold weather is recommended. Hook Mash provides all fishing gear and tackle, guides and boat service. You should bring your own cooler to store your catch. Make sure to look for birds and marine life during your time on the water.
Hook Mash Charters
P.O. Box 154
Deale, Md 20751
443-336-3011
hookmashcharters.com
Article Written By Eric Cedric
A former Alaskan of 20 years, Eric Cedric now resides in California. He's published in "Outside" and "Backpacker" and has written a book on life in small-town Alaska, "North by Southeast." Cedric was a professional mountain guide and backcountry expedition leader for 18 years. He worked in Russia, Iceland, Greece, Turkey and Belize. Cedric attended Syracuse University and is a private pilot.
