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Sport Fishing on the Chesapeake Bay
Get Hooked on The River Plantation’s Rockfish charter boat fishing opportunities and leave all of the details to us. The only thing you will need to provide is a reservation.
With the Chesapeake Bay at our back door, we are home to some of the best rockfish, striped bass, striper and sport fishing in the area.
Our fleet of custom-built charter boats is among the finest on the Chesapeake Bay and is fully equipped and ready to bring home the big ones. Twin fishing charter boats, Empress Pintail II and Miss Pintail II are each 59 feet in length and offer an extra wide beam which allow a maximum of 12 anglers the luxury to relax in style as you fish for rockfish, striped bass and more. An inviting cabin offers heat and AC, convenient restrooms and the finest in fishing finding equipment.
Our experienced and knowledgeable Charter Boat Captains know Maryland's Chesapeake Bay and make every effort to take advantage of daily catch limits; our goal is always to bring home some of the largest Striped Bass (Rockfish), Blue Fish, and other local favorites. Upon your return to port, your fish will be cleaned and bagged for the trip home. If you are staying at the Plantation, we can arrange to have our culinary staff prepare your catch your way.
When making reservations be sure to consider food and beverage options; our hospitality staff can arrange for a variety of food services including breakfast, lunch, buffets or even a crab feast. Beverages can include non-alcoholic and alcoholic options.
For the most complete charter boat sport fishing experience available for striped bass, rockfish, bluefish, and more on the Chesapeake Bay, look no further than The River Plantation, like no other experience.
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Striped bass, more commonly known as Rockfish in the Maryland area, has an elongated body that varies in color from light olive green to blue, brown or black with a white underbelly.
Where can I find Maryland Striped Bass / Maryland Rockfish around the Chesapeake Bay?
Maryland's Chesapeake Bay is home to some of the best Striped Bass/Rockfish and Bluefish fishing in the world. Striped Bass/Rockfish are found year-round throughout the Chesapeake Bay waterways and tributaries. Striped Bass/Rockfish move upstream in the spring to spawn and in the summer and winter they can be found in the Chesapeak Bay's deep channels.
Our experienced and knowledgeable charter boat fishing Captains know Maryland's Chesapeake Bay and make every effort to take advantage of daily catch limits for Striped Bass/Rockfish, Bluefish and more.
Maryland Striped Bass / Maryland Rockfish FAQ's
- Rockfish is Maryland's state fish.
- Striped Bass/Rockfish have seven to eight dark continuous stripes across their silvery sides.
- Growing to about 20 inches, Striped Bass/Rockfish often weigh about 30 pounds.
- Striped Bass/Rockfish can grow as long as 6 feet and weigh as much as 125 pounds!
- Striped Bass/Rockfish can live from 10 to 30 years.
- The Chesapeake Bay record Striped Bass/Rockfish was caught in 1995 at Bloody Point, just south of Kent Island, Maryland, and weighed 67.5 pounds!
- The Chesapeake Bay is the largest nursery on the Atlantic coast for juvenile Striped Bass/Rockfish.
70 to 90 percent of the Atlantic population uses the Bay as spawning and nursery grounds.
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A modern, state-of-the-art facility disguised as a par-72 Scottish links-style golf course and authentic Scottish Pub & Grille.
55 acres of picturesque landscape accented with natural vegetation, scenic river views and an assortment of distinctive gazebos. 
The distinctive cuisine and service of a five star restaurant, on a yacht cruise in the midst of spectacular Chesapeake Bay scenery.