Fishing Info

Seasonal Fishing

March - April

Spring catch & release fishing for trophy striped bass on the Susquehanna Flats. This is perhaps the Maryland fly angler's best shot at catching a trophy striper in shallow water. While many school-sized (20 to 25 inch) rockfish abound, there are enough fifteen pound plus fish in the mix to keep things interesting. Thirty & forty pound fish are caught every season by novice and expert, alike. For spinning enthusiasts, April offers some heart-stopping action casting large surface lures to these jumbo stripers as they roam the flats.

May - November

Options are wide open from late spring through the fall season. Tangier Sound heats up in early May with striped bass and speckled trout invading the shallow grass flats and adjacent tidal rivers. This is light tackle fishing at it's finest! A six to eight wt. fly rod rigged with a 24 to 30 foot sink tip line is the weapon of choice. Clouser Deep Minnows and Lefty's Deceiver's at the working end of the leader will catch most any fish that swims Tangier's waters. Spin fishermen will want a 6 to 7 foot light action rod, loaded with 10 # line and a 3/8 oz lead head, tipped with a soft plastic tail. Topwater lures bring savage strikes during early morning hours and on overcast days. Other species available are bluefish, redfish (red drum), spanish mackerel, flounder and croaker.

December - February

Travel with us to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel for some fantastic late season action with migrating striped bass. Whether fly casting to breaking fish or deep jigging the pilings, this is a great time of year to catch large numbers of BIG fish. For those that want a more relaxed mid-winter experience, try casting to largemouth bass and chain pickerel on the calm waters of the Nanticoke River and Marshyhope Creek, in Dorchester County, or the Pocomoke River in Worcester County. Bald Eagles, shorebirds and migrating waterfowl will keep your attention while probing the stumpy shorelines of these brackish waters.

Additional Trip Info

Capt. Josenhans is a licensed USCG captain and the boat and trip are fully insured. Fishing license, tackle, ice, drinks and light snacks are provided. You are welcome to bring your favorite rod, tackle and flies. Other items to bring are an extra jacket, hat, lunch, camera, polarized sunglasses, sunscreen and rain gear. All efforts will be made to fish if the weather and sea conditions are safe. Should the captain determine the day is not fishable, the trip may be rescheduled or a full refund will be issued, as per the clients request.

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