Badfish Chesapeake Fishing Charters

Welcome aboard

Welcome aboard the Badfish with Captain Mike Kent.

We are located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, in Stevensville, MD. at the foot of the Kent Narrows bridge. Easy access from outside of Annapolis, Baltimore, and Washington D.C. Only a short hop across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge

The Badfish is equipped with heat and air conditioning for our customers’ and crew members’ comfort. It also is equipped with a restroom in the forward cabin, a spacious dinette, and seating under our shaded canopy. The Badfish comfortably cruises at 15 knots and is well-maintained by her crew.

Capt. Mike and his crew have a lifetime of experience on the Chesapeake Bay and the Eastern Shores tributaries. We take pride in targeting Striped Bass (“Rockfish”) and other various species such as Blue Fish, and Spanish Mackerel by trolling, live lining, chumming, and jigging. We use the best methods available to target these species and look forward to sharing these experiences with you!

During your trip, Mike and crew will provide all rods, reels, tackle, lures, live bait, and fishing licenses to give you the best chance of having an exciting and successful day on the Chesapeake Bay!

Our charters have a First Mate to assist you during your voyage.

Captain Mike and crew look forward to seeing you on your next Chesapeake fishing adventure!

More about our Charter Fishing

We offer Chesapeake Bay fishing charters, Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties, Team Building, Lighthouse tours and family outings.

Badfish departs from Kent Island offering Charter Fishing on the Chesapeake Bay . Short run to some of the best fishing areas in the mid-Chesapeake .

Spring Trophy Striped Bass season gives you the opportunity to catch that memory of a lifetime.

Summer Chesapeake charter fishing with Light Tackle offers Live Lining, chumming or Jigging for striped bass/rockfish .

We have fish for all ages.

Bottom fishing for white perch, catfish and spot is always a treat.

Chesapeake Bay cruises available

rates and information by request

Lets go fishing

Let's go Fishing

WHAT'S BITING

2024 Fishing Season

Fishing season for 2024 will start May 16th

Keepers must be 19" - 24"with a 1 fish per person.

There may be a summer closure (July 16th - 31st to be set by DNR). No targeting Rockfish. We can still fish for other species during this time. Along with a great Rockfish season we can expect the great fishing for blues, mackerel and bottom fish.

Spring Season

Our spring striped Bass season is currently closed.

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Early Summer Season

May 16th - June 1st

Our early summer season is usually the start of light tackle fishing for striped bass. Live Lining, and chumming get the fish really biting for an exciting day on the bay

May 16 thru December will start 1 Rockfish per person 19" - 24"

Early booking is best to Book your trip

Summer Season

June 1st - Fall

Fishing for Striped Bass, Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish and more is a great opportunity for exciting light tackle fishing.

Live lining or jigging is preferred.

Late Fall - Early Winter

Late fall offers great Trolling or light tackle fishing for stripers, sea trout, and bluefish. Fish are schooling for the fall bite and we will be looking for those "working birds" for that top water bite.

Trolling, Live Lineing and jigging will be the preferred techniques.

Early winter we target migrating trophy stripers coming into the bay.

Heavy trrolling gear is mostly recommended for these larger striped bass.

CHARTER FISHING ON THE CHESAPEAKE BAY