Charter Information -- 2011

It's fishing time again with April 16th being the opening day this year. The boat is licensed for 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. 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! The prices have remained the same for the last 3 years. Because of rising fuel costs the dock office raised the trips $50 each. Therefore the trips will be $600 6hr. & $750 8hr. 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 custom 2” padded dinette, large, roomy, very clean head, along with an extra large cockpit for fishing. There are also comfortable cushions down stairs with 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 and comfortable day on the “COMPENSATION”. There are pictures of the boat elsewhere on this site. 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 8-hour 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 6-hour  or 8-hour trip. That would be $600.00 and $750.00 respectively plus $75.00 for everyone 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 normal (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 16 till October 31. Then (if necessary) I will move south to the big fish. Approx. dates November1st – December 15th depending on the fish. When I move I will sail either from Solomon’s Island or Pt Lookout Marina, with 8-person, $900 minimum. We didn’t do as well this past year but every year is different. The fall run of large Rockfish didn’t come as far up the Bay last fall and we had just good success. No matter what, please book these dates early as they are in high demand. If you want to catch a really big Rockfish November and December just may be 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. TROPHY ROCKFISH April 16th -May 15th one fish per person, 28”or larger ROCKFISH May 16th – December 15th--- two fish per person, one must be between 18"-28", and the other can be 28" or larger.  Or, both fish can be 18" or larger, only one fish per person may exceed 28 inches. SUMMER FISHING Spot, Croaker, Trout, Blues & Mackerel--As they show up (usually June or July)--(Normal Day & 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 Solomon’s Island or Pt. 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) Charter Type Times Cost* Half Day (or night, 6 hours) 6am - 12 noon or 1pm - 7pm, or 2pm - 8pm $600 All Day or night trips, 8 hours) 6am - 2pm or 3pm - 11pm $750 Night Trips (6 hours) 3pm - 9pm or 5pm - 11pm $600 Night Trips (8 hours) 3pm - 11pm $750 Extended Day (10 hours) 6am - 4pm or any 10 hrs. of your choice $850 Nov. & Dec. 8 person minimum 7am all day $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

Mike Harris
7024 Albany Avenue
Rose Haven, MD 20714 

For more information, call 301-717-5905 or 301-855-7263 or email Mike Harris

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