Maryland Light Tackle Fishing Charters | Hookset Guide Service

We offer action packed adventures year round in the Middle Chesapeake Bay in Maryland, targeting Striped Bass (Rockfish), Redfish, Speckled Trout, Cobia, and more!

Featured Trip:

Fall Striped Bass

Temps are dropping, baitfish are beginning to move out of the rivers and into the main Bay, and hungry rockfish are following. This is an action packed time of year, with breaking fish, diving birds, and fat hungry striped bass.

This is a great time of year to hone your light tackle jigging skills, whether a novice angler or a youngster.

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Chesapeake bay light tackle fishing trips

Welcome to Hookset Guide Service — your professional fishing guide on the Chesapeake Bay, proudly serving Southern Maryland and beyond. We offer year-round fishing charters in one of the world’s greatest fisheries, focusing on the middle and lower Bay where there is fishing action year round

Species we target include:

Striped bass (rockfish)

Redfish (red drum)

Speckled trout

Cobia

Bluefish

Spanish Mackerel

Whether you’re an experienced angler or trying light tackle fishing for the first time, you’ll enjoy hands-on, action-packed trips led by a trusted Maryland fishing guide.

Explore the best of the mid-Chesapeake bay
We’ll guide you through the Bay’s most scenic fishing destinations, from Annapolis to Chesapeake Beach, to Solomons, where the light tackle fishing action never stops. Join a trusted fishing guide on the Chesapeake Bay and experience unforgettable light tackle fishing adventures.

Book unforgettable fishing trips on the Chesapeake Bay with Hookset Guide Service — your trusted fishing guide in Maryland.


Our charters include:


  • Spring and summer striped bass fishing
  • Summer bull red fishing
  • Fall striped bass fishing
  • Winter catch-and-release striped bass fishing


We’re available all year long to provide guided light-tackle fishing trips to individuals, friends and families. Connect with us to plan your outing.

Schedule a trip today

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testimonials

Hookset Guide Service is awesome! Captain Jacob works hard to put you on fish — and he does an amazing job at it. His boat is clean, comfortable, and rides beautifully. Everything is organized, and he’s always ready to help with any questions or gear.


I highly recommend Hookset Guide Service for anyone looking for a top-notch fishing guide on the Chesapeake Bay. I’ll definitely be booking another trip as soon as I can!”


-Derek M.

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