Chesapeake Bay
Light Tackle Fishing Charters& Boat Tours

Pasadena, MD

Join Captain Eric Goodrich for light tackle fishing or a relaxing cruise on the Chesapeake Bay. Striped Bass, Blue Fish, Catfish, White Perch, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Bird Watching and more.

On the water now
WindNNW 14 kt, gusts 17
Air56°F
Water58°F
Tolchester Beach, 9:48 PMFull marine forecast →

Small Craft Advisory until Tue 12:00 AM — trips may be rescheduled at the Captain's discretion.

5.0/5
Rating
141+
Reviews
Up to 6
Passengers
Angler's Choice
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Meet Captain Eric Goodrich

USCG Licensed Captain with a lifelong passion for fishing. Starting as a mate on charter boats on Lake Ontario and holding a degree in Fisheries and Wildlife Management, Captain Eric brings decades of experience to every trip.

With over 30 years running his own environmental restoration company and deep knowledge of the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem, he'll put you on the fish and share his love of the water.

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Captain Eric Goodrich at the helm during a sunset cruise on the Chesapeake Bay

Our Fleet

Two boats purpose-built for two different experiences on the Chesapeake Bay.

NauticStar 28XS Offshore - Stella
Light Tackle Fishing

"Stella"

2020 NauticStar 28XS Offshore

30' center console with twin 300HP Yamaha engines. Loaded with Simrad electronics, radar, and active side scan sonar. Built for serious fishing.

  • Up to 6 passengers
  • Onboard restroom
  • Advanced fish-finding electronics
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2018 Avalon pontoon boat
Boat Tours

Avalon Pontoon

2018 Avalon Pontoon

26' pontoon with a 250HP Mercury outboard. Stereo with outside speakers and a Bimini top for shade. Built for relaxation and sightseeing.

  • Up to 6 passengers
  • Comfortable lounge seating
  • Stereo with outside speakers
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What Our Guests Say

5.0 rating from 141 reviews on Google, FishingBooker and BoatBooker

First of many more!

This was our first trip as a family on the bay going for strippers. We had 2 kids under 12 and the captain put us right in the fish. Made our experience first class and very comfortable for a family of 4. Caught our limit and will definitely book again soon.

Tarik M.November 2026Verified FishingBooker guest

Light Tackle Jigging 4Hr

What's Included

Everything you need for a great day on the water. Just bring yourself, some snacks, and get ready to catch fish.

All fishing gear & tackle
Live bait
Fishing license covered
Fish cleaning & vacuum sealing
Safety equipment
65-quart Yeti cooler

Ready for Your Chesapeake Adventure?

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Light Tackle Fishing Charters

Light tackle fishing for striped bass, catfish & more

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Boat Tours

Sunset cruises, sightseeing & private charters

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