The Upper Bay Charter Captains Association (UBCCA) is an organization whose members hold both United States Coast Guard captain license and a Maryland Fishing Guide license. The Association is dedicated to the promotion of the Upper Chesapeake Bay. Our primary focus is to offer world class Striped Bass fishing plus great opportunities for Black Drum, Bluefish, Croaker, Flounder, Perch, Spanish Mackerel, Spot, Trout, and others. Boats of all sizes are available also for cruising and sightseeing to many upper Chesapeake locations including Baltimore's Inner Harbor, Rock Hall, Kent Island, St. Michaels, Annapolis, and Tilghman Island and many other areas throughout the Bay region.

The charter boats listed on the following pages will provide a great day of fishing, not only for Rockfish, but also for Black Drum, Bluefish, Croaker, Flounder, Trout, Spot, Perch, Spanish Mackerel, Weakfish and many other types of species of fish.

> Upper Bay/Baltimore
North of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge to the upper reaches of the Chesapeake, including the Magothy River, Bodkin River, Middle River, Back River, Patapsco River, and their adjoining creeks. Boats of all sizes are available also for cruising and sightseeing to many upper Chesapeake locations, including Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Route 40 and I-95 provide easy access to the fishing boats in this area. Wilmington, De. and Harrisburg, Pa. are just more than an hour away.

> Annapolis North & South
Located on the Chesapeake Bay, between the Severn and the South Rivers, the capitol of Maryland offers many sport fishing charter boats. The area is easily accessed from interstates 95 or 97 and routes 2, 3, 50, and 301. Baltimore and Washington are only 45 minutes away. <Annapolis North & South>

> Mid-Bay
These captains are located in southern Anne Arundel county in Deale, Maryland. The area is easily accessed from routes 2, 4, 258, and 301. Washington and Virginia are less than an hour away. <Mid-Bay>

> Eastern Shore
This area covers Maryland's eastern shore from the Chester River to the Choptank River with the majority of the charter fishing boats located in either Rock Hall or Kent Island. Routes 13, 50, and 301 provide easy access to these charter captains docks. Wilmington, Delaware is only 45 minutes away from Rock Hall, while Baltimore or Washington are only an Hour from Kent Island. <Eastern Shore>

> View All Captains
Click here <View All Captains> to see a complete listing of all the available Charter Boat Captains in the Upper Bay Charter Captains Association. <View All Captains>

> Quick Search
Conduct a simple search to find a specific Charter Boat to fit your needs for the perfect trip. <Quick Search>

> About our Association
The Upper Bay Charter Captains Association supports the needs of charter captains fishing the upper Chesapeake Bay.

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Fishing Reports - Check out the latest local fishing reports and stories from the captains.

• "Fish Tales"
• Maryland DNR