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Down Time Fishing Charters
Enjoy light tackle Sport fishing Charters in the Maryland Chesapeake Bay.  Fishing Chesapeake Bay for spring Trophy Stripers, Bluefish and summer Rockfish . We do small group Sport fishing Charters, Light house Tours, Bay Cruising. Easy access from Baltimore, Pennsylvania, Virginia fishing the Chesapeake Bay from Annapolis to Baltimore, Rock Hall, Kent Island and points south. For the best fishing in Maryland! Come and enjoy the day on the Down Time.

Sport fishing Charters and Cruises on the Upper Chesapeake Bay from Annapolis to Baltimore


 


Trophy Season starts April 2005!
Call for fishing updates or information on charters!
Capt. Frank Tuma
410-974-0605
Boat) 443-995-8666
Down Time Conatct Info

Sport fishing Charters and Cruises on the Upper Chesapeake Bay from Annapolis to Baltimore

Sport fishing Charters and Cruises on the Upper Chesapeake Bay from Annapolis to Baltimore

Enjoy light tackle fishing for Rock or Perch to Heavy Trolling for that Trophy Striper with Capt Frank Tuma
Family Cruising, Fishing and Touring the Chesapeake Bay

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All charters are scheduled around you!  
It's your boat for the day.
410-974-0605 Boat) 443-995-8666

 
Capt. Frank Tuma

USCG OUPV License #888458

Md Guides License #2982

CPR & First Aid Certified

PADI Certified Diver

30+ Years on the Bay

Capt Frank & Mate - Jessie

Capt Frank Tuma has been fishing on the Bay for over 30 years,  with experience as a  professional captain, commercial crabber and sportsman. 

Light Tackle our Favorite

Bottom Fishing & Chumming

Trophy Rockfish Trolling

Member of:

  • Upper Bay Charter Boat Assoc.
  • Maryland Charter Boat Assoc.
  • Maryland Saltwater Sportsman Assoc. (MSSA)
  • Pasadena Sportfishing Group
  • Coastal Conservation Assoc.

About the Boat
About Down Time
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 All Tackle Provided
  • Light Tackle spinning gear for Chumming or bottom fishing

  • Ultra-light Spinning available for Rock & Perch fishing

  • Trolling Medium/Heavy Shimano TLD & Penn Trolling Outfits

  • Outriggers & Planner Boards 

Marine Electronics

  • Furuno 16 Mile Radar

  • Furuno GPS Chartplotter

  • Furuno Depth/Fish Finder

  • VHF Radio/Hailer

  • AM/FM/CD Stereo

  • Cell Phone available

 

 "Down Time" is a comfortable & 
fast Grady White 'Gulfstream" fully equipped with the latest in electronics and safety equipment!

Grady White Gulfstream
  • Yamaha 235hp 4 Stroke
  • 300mile Cruising Range
  • Enclosed Head 

With speed and comfort, we can run to many areas and view a larger range to locate the fish or tour the many unique areas on the bay.

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About Down Time

  No Fishing Licenses Required
  • Boat is licensed to fish for all Maryland finfish

Specialty Cruises & Charters available

  • Family day cruises on the Bay
  • Perch jerkin' for the kids!
  • Dinner Cruises
  • Family Picnics & Crabbing

USCG approved Safety Equipment

  • All approved USCG PFD's / Life Preservers
  • Emergency First Aid Equipment onboard


Down Time Fishing Memories

What to Bring?

All Tackle Provided

We have all the  latest safety Equipment onboard!

 Your comfort is most important and we want you to enjoy your day. 
Be prepared and bring:
  • Suntan Lotion

  • Camera

  • Food and Drinks
    Alcohol allowed in moderation

  • Soft Soled Shoes 
    (no black or dark soles)

  • Good Luck!

  • Sun Glasses

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
    Think ahead and dress appropriately for the season and weather!

  • Ice Chest
    Bring ice chest for fish to take home.

FOOD & CATERED TRIPS
We can arrange to provide box lunches or specialty dinners and drinks with advance notice (additional Charge). 

Absolutely No Illegal Drugs or Firearms allowed!

NO BANANAS - It may be an old wives tale, but it's a fact that Bananas are bad Luck on a fishing charter boat. History tells us that this tale originated from early years when boats with Bananas in the cargo, ran aground, got lost at sea, or lost many of their crew members to a deadly sickness. Further investigation indicated that the bananas were prone carry to the deadly tarantula spiders.

Today, I believe the bananas are safe, but just to make sure that we have great day on the bay, let's leave the bananas home.

Thanks

All Fishing Licenses Provided

All Bait & Ice Provided

 

All Charters are scheduled around YOU!

Fishing and Cruising the Mid-Chesapeake Bay
With speed and comfort, we can run to many areas and view a larger range to locate the fish or tour the many unique areas on the bay.

 

Fishing the mid-bay Areas from  Chesapeake Bay Bridge, Annapolis to the Upper Bay from Rock Hall, Chester River to Baltimore Harbor
Annapolis & Kent Island to Poplar Island

All Tackle Provided

  • Light Tackle spinning gear for Chumming or bottom fishing

  • Spin casting with Ultra-light available

  • Trolling Medium/Heavy Shimano TLD & Penn Trolling Outfits

 


Down Time Fishing Memories
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Maryland DNR, Open 24 hours
Maryland DNR Fisheries Service.

DNR Press Room!

Weather Info

Tides

Seasons
April - May
Trophy Season starts April 2005!
Trophy Rockfish
Summer - Fall Trolling & chumming for Striped Bass (Rockfish), Blues, Mackerel
Bottom Fishing White Perch, Hardhead, Spot.
 Maryland Fishing Regs & Seasons

This is great family fun. Guaranteed to bring back memories and a fun day on the bay for all.

Light Tackle Charters

Custom light tackle charters available for shallow water surface plugging and jigging.

Ocean Charters Available

Contact us for more information on these charters

 

Chesapeake Bay Lighthouse
Tours


More Info

Visit the beautiful and historic light houses of the Chesapeake Bay mid-bay region.


Contact Information

Capt. Frank Tuma
1039 Broadview Drive
Cape St. Claire, MD 21401

410-974-0605
Boat) 443-995-8666
FTuma@downtimecharters.com


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Email: 
CaptainFrank@DowntimeCharters.com

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Location & Directions

I try to schedule my boat location where it is convenient 
and where the fish are! 

Summer and Fall - Magothy River 
Deep Creek Restaurant & Marina

We are located on the Magothy River. About 4 miles from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge on the Western Shore. We can pick you up at several convenient locations in the Annapolis/Bay Bridge area. 

Recommended Pickup Locations:
Deep Creek Restaurant 

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Deep Creek Restaurant

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Directions to Deep Creek Restaurant/Marina
From Rt 50 East or West exit number 28 toward BAY DALE DRIVE. 0.14 miles
Take the FERGUSON ROAD ramp toward OLD MILL BOTTOM RD NORTH/ BAY DALE DRIVE. 0.12 miles
Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto FERGUSON RD. 0.13 miles
Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto BAY DALE DR. 1.22 miles
Turn LEFT onto COLLEGE PKWY. 0.48 miles
Turn RIGHT onto SHORE ACRES RD. 1.60 miles
Turn RIGHT onto DEEP CREEK AVE. to Deep Creek Restaurant & Marina
* Please park in upper lot
0.57 miles
Spring Trophy Season : April - May
Trophy Season starts April 2005!

Breezy Point Marina

Breezy Point is located on the Western Shore of the Chesapeake Bay - approximately 30 miles south of Annapolis, MD 
(see directions below)
   
Breezy Point Marina 
5230 Breezy Point Rd Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732            
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Directions......

By Land

From US-301  2.9
Take the MD-4 SOUTH ramp towards PRINCE FREDERICK 0.3
Merge on MD-4 EAST 1.2
Continue on MD-4 SOUTH 13.0
Continue on MD-2 SOUTH/MD-4 SOUTH 2.1
Turn Left on PONDS WOOD RD 3.6
Turn Left on BAYSIDE RD 0.6
Turn Right on BREEZY POINT RD 1.5

OR

I_95 to 495 (DC Capitol Beltway), Exit #11A (RT. 4) 14 miles, bear left on MD RT. 260 "To Chesapeake Beach" 9 miles to second stoplight turn right on MD RT. 261, 5 miles turn left at green sign, "Breezy Point" onto Breezy Point Road.  

By Bay - Coordinates:   38°36.9'N., 76°30.7'W._ 15 Miles NNW of Cove Point. One Mile to Breezy Point Marina.


Contact Form

Call 410-974-0605

Email: 
CaptainFrank@DowntimeCharters.com

Pricing

Fishing Charters
(All trips are for 4 passengers)

Full Day $375 
(1-4 passengers)
 
(am charter returns to dock by 2pm or as scheduled/planned) 
1/2 Day trips $250
 
(1-4 passengers)

(am trip returns to dock by noon or 
afternoon trip returns 6pm/dark**)

$50/person over 4 (max 6)
Please notify Captain in advance!
Kids are free, but max passengers are 6!

 Bay Cruises & Tours
(All trips are for 4 passengers)

$60/hr (2hr minimum)

4 hour Evening 
or 1/2 Day trips
$200
$50/person over 4 (max 6)
Kids are free, but max passengers are 6!

** $50 discount to all Active Military personnel **

* Note: Additional Fuel surcharge may be required for long range cruising/fishing 

**Fishing: Captain reserves the right to return early when we have limited out on daily catch limits or weather conditions.

Deposits and Payments
If cancellation due to weather or other circumstances, we will reschedule or give a full refund.

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$100 Deposit | Full Day Charter $375 | Half Day Charter $250
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All Charters are scheduled around YOU!



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