Lead Dog Charters

Outfitter · Stevensville, Maryland

Lead Dog Charters is a guide outfitter based in Stevensville, Maryland, running nearshore trips for rockfish on Chesapeake Bay. Season runs May through December. You book directly with the guide, and Driftline takes no commission.

Three boat operation sailing seven days a week from Kentmorr Marina on Kent Island, running full and half day Chesapeake Bay rockfish charters from May through December. Bait and tackle included, catering available.

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On the water in Maryland. This frame is from another Maryland guide in the directory, not from Lead Dog Charters.
SpeciesRockfish
Tripsnearshore
SeasonMay through December
RatesFull day charter $800 for up to 6 passengers, half day $660
Good to know
What waters does Lead Dog Charters fish?

Lead Dog Charters guides Chesapeake Bay, out of Stevensville, 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 Lead Dog Charters?

On Lead Dog Charters's trips you're targeting rockfish. 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 Lead Dog Charters run?

Lead Dog Charters runs nearshore trips on Chesapeake Bay. Reach out for exact trip lengths, group sizes, and what's included. The guide sets those directly.

When is the fishing season with Lead Dog Charters?

Lead Dog Charters's guided season runs May through December. 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. Lead Dog Charters can point you to the right one for your trip.

How do I book a trip with Lead Dog Charters?

You book directly with Lead Dog Charters: through their website at rockfishing.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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