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Fishing season is here again with April 17th being the opening day this year. The boat will still carry up to 28 passengers. So all of those times when you wanted to bring someone extra or arrange an office party, you can do that and bring up to 28 people. The fishing report and outlook is for an excellent season again so forget your worries and spend a wonderful, relaxing day on the bay fishing! Here is some extra good news. The prices will remain the same again as last year based on a six-person minimum with everyone over six being an additional $75.00 per person. Because of the high demand for Fri. Sat & Sun. I am again requesting a minimum of eight people per trip on those days. Most of you know the boat has an enclosed cabin with heat, six-person padded dinette, large, roomy,
very clean head, along with an extra large cockpit for fishing. There are also new comfortable cushions down stairs for a large place to stretch out and maybe catch a nice nap to the hum of the motor and water gently splashing against the hull. The boat is 46ft x 16ft and is one of the nicest and largest charter boats on the Chesapeake Bay. So get your family and friends together for not only an exciting but also a relaxing day on the “COMPENSATION”. There are pictures of the boat on
elsewhere on this website.
The dates and limits for this year are listed below. By late May and early June it may be possible for us to start nighttime bottom fishing. The large Hardhead have been changing every year. This year, I will be offering 6-hour and 8hr. night fishing trips from 3 p.m.-11p.m. and 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. These trips will be the same price as any 6hr. or 8hr. trip. That would be $550.00 and $700.00 respectively plus $75.00 for every one over six on either trip. Bait will be extra as usual. Again, I would like to remind you that tipping the mate is customary with 15%-20% being the normality (same as a waitress or waiter). Upon booking your trip on the “Compensation”, a
DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED BY EVERYONE. Also, if you do not notify me of a
cancellation within seven days of your trip, you will be responsible for the
whole amount of that trip. Please take your booked days very seriously as this is my and my mate’s livelihood. Thanks!
The “Compensation” will sail from the Rod n Reel dock April till October 31. Then (if necessary) I will move to Pt. Lookout. Approx. dates Nov.1st – Dec.15th depending on the fish. When I move I will sail from Pt Lookout Marina, with 8-person, $900 minimum.
Fishing was excellent this past year, but every year is different. The fall run of large Rockfish came farther up the
Bay last fall and we had great success without having to move the boat. No matter what, please book these dates early as they are in high demand. If you want to catch a really big Rockfish Nov. and Dec. just maybe the time! As usual, bookings are first come; first serve, so please call me as soon as possible to book the day(s) of your choice. Looking forward to hearing from you and fishing with you again as we have another new and enjoyable year! Remember
WEEKDAYS are the most productive and most available days to fish so book early & get the day of your choice.
Respectfully, J.
Michael Harris
TROPHY ROCKFISH
April
17 -May 15; one fish per person 28" or larger
ROCKFISH
May 16 – December
31 -- two fish per
person, one must be between 18-28 in., and the other can be
28 in. or larger. Or, both fish can be 18 in. or larger, but only
one fish per person may exceed 28 inches.
SUMMER FISHING
Spot, Croaker, Trout,
Blues and Mackerel -- As they show up (usually June or July) -- (Normal Day and Night
Trips)
FALL BIG ROCKFISH
Starts approximately
early October with
large Rockfish schooling up and averaging 15lbs. – 50lbs.
(ALL DAY TRIPS ONLY--- special circumstances may be discussed when you book -- The boat
will possibly be in Point Lookout in the Fall, so ask me
about this when you book your trip!).
Charter Rate
Summary (6 people or less, $75.00 per person over six)
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Charter Type
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Times
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Cost* |
| Half Day (or night,
6 hours) |
6am - 12 noon or 1pm - 7pm, or
2pm - 8pm |
$550 |
| All Day or night
trips, 8
hours) |
6am
- 2pm or 3pm - 11pm
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$700 |
| Night Trips (6 hours) |
3pm
- 9pm or 5pm
- 11pm
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$550 |
| Night Trips (8 hours) |
3pm
- 11pm
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$700 |
| Extended Day (10 hours) |
6am
- 4pm or any 10 hrs.
of your choice
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$850 |
| Pt. Lookout 8
person minimum |
7am
all day
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$900 |
All trips are based on six people or less---on any trip, ALL people over six will be an extra
$75.00 per person
* bait extra
CALL MIKE OR CHRISSY
HARRIS 301-855-7263 or email
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