Marica II Sportfishing
Independent · Ridge, Maryland
Marica II Sportfishing is an independent fishing guide based in Ridge, Maryland, running nearshore trips for striped bass, bluefish, norfolk spot, croaker, spanish mackerel, and flounder on Chesapeake Bay. Season runs mid April through mid December. You book directly with the guide, and Driftline takes no commission.
Capt. Gary Sacks has run the Marica II out of Curley's Road in Ridge since 1980. The 42 foot boat carries six anglers in a 19 foot cockpit, working trophy stripers in spring and late fall and spot, croaker and mackerel through summer.
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What waters does Marica II Sportfishing fish?
Marica II Sportfishing guides Chesapeake Bay, out of Ridge, 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 Marica II Sportfishing?
On Marica II Sportfishing's trips you're targeting striped bass, bluefish, norfolk spot, croaker, spanish mackerel, and flounder. 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 Marica II Sportfishing run?
Marica II Sportfishing 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 Marica II Sportfishing?
Marica II Sportfishing's guided season runs mid April through mid 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. Marica II Sportfishing can point you to the right one for your trip.
How do I book a trip with Marica II Sportfishing?
You book directly with Marica II Sportfishing: through their website at maricaii.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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