Desperate Measures Guide Service
Independent · Dameron, Maryland
Desperate Measures Guide Service is an independent fishing guide based in Dameron, Maryland, running nearshore trips for striped bass, spotted seatrout, red drum, and bluefish on Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River. Season runs apr to Dec. You book directly with the guide, and Driftline takes no commission.
Captain Cole Langley works the middle and lower Chesapeake Bay out of Dameron for striped bass, speckled trout and red drum on light tackle and the fly. Trips run from a bay boat spring through fall.

What waters does Desperate Measures Guide Service fish?
Desperate Measures Guide Service guides Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River, out of Dameron, Maryland. Trips are matched to water conditions and the season, so the exact stretch depends on when you fish.
What fish can you catch with Desperate Measures Guide Service?
On Desperate Measures Guide Service's trips you're targeting striped bass, spotted seatrout, red drum, and bluefish. What's biting shifts through the year, and the guide sets the day around what's fishing best on their home water.
What kind of trips does Desperate Measures Guide Service run?
Desperate Measures Guide Service runs nearshore trips on Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River. Reach out for exact trip lengths, group sizes, and what's included. The guide sets those directly.
When is the fishing season with Desperate Measures Guide Service?
Desperate Measures Guide Service's guided season runs apr to Dec. Prime dates book up first, so it's worth reaching out early for the months you want.
Do I need a fishing license to fish in Maryland?
Yes: everyone fishing Maryland waters needs a valid Maryland fishing license. You buy your own; get it from Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Desperate Measures Guide Service can point you to the right one for your trip.
How do I book a trip with Desperate Measures Guide Service?
You book directly with Desperate Measures Guide Service: through their website at desperatemeasuresfishing.com or by phone. Driftline lists the guide but takes no commission and no booking fee, so the price you get is the guide's own.
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