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:

Summer Bull Redfish

It's hot, and so is the fishing!

Now is the time to have a shot at bull redfish, cobia, bluefish, and Spanish mackerel. These are the hardest fighting fish in the bay. Book today.

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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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