Patent Pending Charters

Chesapeake Bay may be a world-famous fishery, but there’s no better way to experience it than through the eyes of a local. Whether you’re a brand new fisherman or a seasoned angler, you’ll get to know the secret hottest spots around and reel in the catch of a lifetime with Patent Pending Charters!

Captain John Whitman is a second-generation fisherman with over 45 years of angling and boating experience under his belt, making him your perfect guide to the Bay and its bountiful waters. He was born and raised here, and loves targeting anything from Redfish to Black Drum to Mackerel—but especially Striped Bass!

You’ll be heading out to the Bay in an impressive 46’ Alan Boat Builders commercial vessel. Her size makes her a true fishing machine – yourself and 5 other anglers will all be able to comfortably troll, live line, or chum these waters at the same time. She comes fully decked out with all the necessary safety and navigational equipment, including top-quality GPS and fish finder systems to get you to the hottest fishing spots.

If nothing sounds better to you than cruising around the Bay for various species of trophy Rockfish, then Capt. John has you covered. Whether you’re an experienced angler or are just discovering your love for the water, he’s happy to help you find your perfect technique. He’ll be there to guide you through everything from trolling to live lining or chumming—the last two are perfect for beginners! Available, but not included, is a gourmet meal prepared on board by the captain consisting of Jumbo lump crab cake, fresh garden salad with apple vinaigrette dressing, freshly baked corn bread, and homemade pasta salad. It costs 25.00 per person.

You’ll be equipped with top-quality rods and reels, live bait, and a fishing license, which are all included in your trip. Come aboard Patent Pending Charters and let Capt. John show you how the locals do it.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Viaje Privado
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    Baja Tarija DepĆ³sito no reembolsable
    6 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 6:00 AM
    Viaje de temporada Apr 21 - Dec 1
    US $850
    If you're an early riser, than opt for this half day trip. You'll be heading to the Bay at 6am, giving you plenty of time to troll for a wide variety of species, from Redfish to Black Drum to Spotted Seatrout, plus more. When lunchtime rolls around, you'll be treated to a gourmet meal cooked by your captain, at $25 per guest. Your fishing license and gear is included.
  • Viaje Privado
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    Baja Tarija DepĆ³sito no reembolsable
    6 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 1:00 PM
    Viaje de temporada Apr 21 - Dec 1
    US $850
    If you'd like to have a lie in and still get plenty of time on fish, then this half day trip will be perfect for you. You'll be travelling around the hottest spots in the Bay to reel in anything from Striped Bass, Spotted Seatrout, Redfish, and Spanish Mackerel. You'll also be treated to a gourmet meal, at a cost of $25 per person. Your bait and gear is included.
  • Viaje Privado
    Full Day Trip
    Ā”solicitado! Reservado hace: 6 dĆ­as
    Baja Tarija DepĆ³sito no reembolsable
    8 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 6:00 AM
    Viaje de temporada Apr 21 - Dec 11
    US $895
    What could be better than spending a full day trolling Chesapeake Bay for a huge variety of species, ranging from Black Drum to Spotted Seatrout to Redfish, and even more? You'll depart at 6am, giving you plenty of time to reel in your dream catch. All of this fishing can be hungry work, so your captain offers a delicious lunch of jumbo lump crab cakes, homemade potato salad, and more, at just $25 per guest. Your fishing license, bait, and gear is all included!

FAQs about Patent Pending Charters

Patent Pending Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $850 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $895 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Patent Pending Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • BaƱo
  • Aire Acondicionado
  • GPS
  • Localizador de peces
  • Cama
  • Vivero para la carnada
  • Cocina
  • Refrigerador
  • Nevera para la pesca
  • Radar

Trips booked with Patent Pending Charters include:
  • CaƱas, carretes y equipo
  • Carnada Viva
  • SeƱuelos
  • Limpieza y Fileteado
  • Marinero (Customary tip is 20%)
  • Licencia de Pesca

Patent Pending Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Pesca de Orilla (Chesapeake Bay)

Patent Pending Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Equipo Ligero
  • Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
  • Troleo
  • Spinning
  • Jigging

Top targeted fish species with Patent Pending Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish
  • Perch (White)
  • Redfish
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Weakfish

Sobre el Captain

Capt. John Whitman
Tracy Landing, Maryland, Estados Unidos
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Miembro desde Agosto 2018
Captain John is a second-generation fisherman who served in United States Coast Guard. He grew up in the bay, so being a fisherman is something that came naturally to him! He has fished in this area all of his life, and loves targeting anything from Rockfish to Red Drum to Mackerel, but especially Striped Bass. He spent some time as a businessman working in the catering industry, and now that he's retired he loved nothing more than spending his time fishing and introducing new and experienced anglers alike to these waters.

Sobre este listado

Especies de InterƩs

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Black Drum Black Drum
Bluefish Bluefish
Perch (White) White Perch

Especificaciones del barco

Alan Boat Builders (Pilothouse) construido en 2012. Impulsado por 540HP Cummins motor, con una velocidad mƔxima de crucero de 23 nudos.

Longitud
46 ft
Capacidad
6 personas

Tipos de Pesca

Pesca de Orilla
Chesapeake Bay

TĆ©cnicas de Pesca

Equipo Ligero
Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
Troleo
Spinning
Jigging

Servicios

BaƱo
Aire Acondicionado
GPS
Localizador de peces
Cama
Vivero para la carnada

El Viaje Incluye

CaƱas, carretes y equipo
Carnada Viva
SeƱuelos
Limpieza y Fileteado
Marinero
Customary tip is 20%
Licencia de Pesca

PolĆ­tica de CancelaciĆ³n

DepĆ³sito no reembolsable

Si no es seguro viajar, puedes cancelar sin cargo o cambiar la fecha de tu reserva.

PolĆ­ticas

OpciĆ³n de traslado despuĆ©s de reservar
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Se permiten niƱos
Children over 5 years old
Te quedas con la pesca
We wil filet your catch for you at no extra cost.
Se permite captura y liberaciĆ³n

Pago

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

Cuando el capitĆ”n confirme tu viaje, FishingBooker cargarĆ” a su tarjeta de crĆ©dito un depĆ³sito del 20% para garantizar la reserva.

El saldo restante se pagarƔ directamente al operador del charter en la fecha del viaje o antes en uno de los siguientes mƩtodos de pago:

Efectivo
Visa
Mastercard
PayPal

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Opiniones de los clientes

CalificaciĆ³n general
Excellent
4.9 / 5
de 5 estrellas de 131 reseƱas
Barco
Excellent
4.9 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Fotos de clientes (91)
What a fun day!
Great fishing trip!
Great fishing trip!
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CalificaciĆ³n del pescador
122
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0
0
1
OpiniĆ³n de los pescadores
Buena experiencia
98%
CapitƔn amigable
100%
Recomienda este charter
95%
Apto para niƱos
97%
Satisfecho con el barco
100%
AtrapƩ lo que querƭa
90%
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Nicole L.
Richmond, Virginia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Afternoon Bluefish Trip

VERIFICADO   Half Day Trip (PM) on Julio 12, 2023
Six of us fished for bluefish with Captain John and his First Mate Ronnie. I didnā€™t think weā€™d catch anything in the heat...
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David S.
Clarksburg, MD
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Exceptional experience with Captain John and First Mate Phil

VERIFICADO   Half Day Trip (PM) on Julio 4, 2023
Our party of 6 scheduled a 6-hour trip with Captain John from 12 PM to 6 PM on the 4th of July. Capt. John and Phil provided...
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Chris N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Fishing with Capt. John

VERIFICADO   Half Day Trip (PM) on Junio 26, 2023
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Christy S.
Annapolis, Maryland
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Excellent Day trip with Captain John and First Mate Phil

VERIFICADO   Full Day Trip on Junio 7, 2023
Holy Cow! ?? Early morning but itā€™s what you sign up for am I right? Beautiful scenic sunrise to die for, the...
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Jason M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Great captain, great boat, fantastic lunch!

VERIFICADO   Full Day Trip on Agosto 15, 2023
Excellent trip. We highly recommend Captain John! He was great to talk to, very kind to my kids (aged 6-11), and worked hard...
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