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Down Time Fishing Charters - Capt. Frank Tuma
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410-974-0605                              Boat) 443-995-8666

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Enjoy Sport Fishing Charters on the Maryland Chesapeake Bay. Fishing Chesapeake Bay for Spring Trophy Stripers and Light Tackle Summer Rockfish, Bluefish, Hardhead and Perch. Small group Sport fishing Charters, Light house Tours, Family Fishing and Bay Cruising
Easy access from Baltimore, D.C.,  Pennsylvania, Virginia. 
Fishing the Chesapeake Bay areas from Annapolis to Baltimore, Rock Hall, Kent Island and Mid-Bay areas. 
For the best fishing in Maryland! Come and enjoy the day on the Down Time with Capt Frank Tuma.
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Sport fishing Charters and Cruises on the Upper Chesapeake Bay from Annapolis to Baltimore
Spring Trophy Striper Season Starts in April!

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Capt. Frank Tuma
410-974-0605
Boat) 443-995-8666
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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

All charters are scheduled around you!  
It's your boat for the day.
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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
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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

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What to Bring?

 Your comfort is most important and we want you to enjoy your day. 

All Fishing Licenses Provided

All Bait & Ice Provided

All Tackle Provided

We have all the  latest safety Equipment onboard!

What to Bring?

Sunscreen Sunglasses
Jacket 
Think ahead and dress appropriately for the season and weather!
A good hat
Soft soled shoes
(no black or dark soles)
Raingear - sometimes  Mother Nature just wants to play with us!
Camera 
 just for candid shot
Motion sickness medicine
Small Cooler for drinks
Alcohol allowed in moderation

Bring ice chest for fish to take home, But leave it in the car! We have plenty of room for fish!

Food & Beverages
Please No Glass Bottles
   
 
Life Jackets for anyone under the age of 12 years old. 
I have all USCG required, but let me know your preferences.
And be sure to bring any additional necessities such as personal medications.
Absolutely No Illegal Drugs or Firearms allowed!

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

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.

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All Charters are scheduled around YOU!

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Fishing and Cruising the 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.

 Fish Have Tales!

I try to schedule my boat in a location that is convenient and where the fish are! 


Trophy Stripers in the Early Spring

April thru  mid-May
During the Early Spring Trophy Striper season, we generally find the large stripers moving in the mid-bay areas from Chesapeake Beach / Breezy Pt to Cove Pt & Solomon's areas. 

During this time I fish out of Breezy Pt. Only 15 minutes to some of the top trophy fishing in the bay!


Trophy Stripers in the Early Spring



Trolling for Stripers!

Mid-May thru Summer and Fall

Mid-May thru the summer, fishing the upper and middle bay areas near the  Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
From this time on I fish out of the Magothy River, just north of the Bay Bridge.

We fish for Stripers, White Perch, Spot, Blues and more. Guaranteed to bring back some great family memories.

This location gives us easy access to fishing areas from Annapolis to the Upper Bay/ Rock Hall, Chester River to Baltimore Harbor. Including Annapolis & Kent Island areas.


Bottom Fishing for White Perch or Spot

All Tackle Provided

  • Light Tackle spinning gear for Chumming or bottom fishing

  • Spin casting with Ultra-light available

  • Trolling Medium/Heavy Shimano, Okuma & Penn Trolling Outfits

I provide top quality fishing gear and tackle on all charters. However, if you have a favorite rod and reel, you may bring it so long as it is in good working condition and freshly spooled with appropriate line.

Light Tackle Charters

Light tackle fishing for Rock or perch  is great family fun. Guaranteed to bring back memories and a fun day on the bay for all.

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

Calendar
Species
Jan- March
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Trophy Stripers
28" +
 

4/16 Season Start
Trolling

Trolling , Chumming

   
Stripers
18'+

Release
Only

5/15

Trolling , Chumming, Jigging

 
Bluefish
 

Trolling, Chumming

   

Seatrout

 

Light Tackle Jigging

Perch
  Light Tackle - bait

Spot

 

Light Tackle - bait

 
Hardhead
 

Light Tackle - bait
(usually late eve or night)

 
Seatrout
   

Light Tackle Jigging

Types of fishing:
Jan - March
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Trolling

  4/16 Start Trolling for Trophy Stripers  

 Chumming

   

 Light Tackle Chumming for Stripers

 

Light Tackle Jigging

   

Light Tackle Jigging or Casting to breaking fish

Bottom Fishing

    Light Tackle Bottom Fishing -bait

Cruise Charters

Cruise & Sightseeing Charters
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Legend
Closed
Best!
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IChesapeake Bay Lighthouse
Tours
Visit the beautiful and historic light houses of the Chesapeake Bay mid-bay region.

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Contact Information

Capt. Frank Tuma
1039 Broadview Drive
Annapolis, MD 21401

410-974-0605 Boat) 443-995-8666

FTuma@downtimecharters.com

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Location & Directions

Fish have Tales!

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

April - May 15th only
Spring Trophy Striper Season 

Early spring trophy season, we generally find the large stripers moving in the mid-bay areas from Bay Bridge / Breezy Pt to Solomon's areas. 
During this time I fish out of Breezy Pt. Only 15 minutes from the dock to some of the top trophy Striper fishing in the bay!

Summer and Fall Fishing
May 15th - October

Mid May thru the summer, fishing the upper and middle bay areas near the  Chesapeake Bay Bridge. From this time on I fish out of the Magothy River, just north of the Bay Bridge.
This location gives us easy access to fishing from Annapolis to the Upper Bay/ Rock Hall, Chester River to Baltimore Harbor. Including Annapolis & Kent Island / Poplar Island areas.

 

Summer and Fall
Mid and Upper Bay Fishing
Magothy River - Annapolis Area
We are located on the Magothy River. About 4 miles from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge on the Western Shore and only about 4 miles from down town Annapolis.

Hotel/Motel accommodations are available within easy access to or from Annapolis
Accommodations

 
Recommended Pickup Location:

Deep Creek Restaurant
& Marina

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Satellite view ,directions and more Information about the area

 

Directions to Deep Creek Restaurant & Marina
From Rt 50 East or West
Exit # 28  BAY DALE DRIVE.
 
Exit 28 ramp -Take the Bay Dale FERGUSON ROAD ramp toward OLD MILL BOTTOM RD NORTH/
Follow signs to Bay Dale Drive.
 
Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto FERGUSON RD.
Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto BAY DALE DR.
 

Follow Bay Dale Drive to College Parkway Intersection (Light)

1.22 miles
At College Parkway Intersection (Light)- Turn LEFT onto COLLEGE PKWY. 0.48 miles
Follow College Parkway  to Shore Acres Road (Light)
Turn RIGHT
onto SHORE ACRES RD.
1.60 miles
On Shore Acres Rd - Bear RIGHT at Y onto DEEP CREEK AVE. to Deep Creek Restaurant & Marina 0.57 miles


Deep Creek Restaurant & Marina


* After unloading - Please park in upper lot at marked signs

 
Spring Trophy Striper Season
April - May 15th only
Trophy Striper Season starts April 2006!
Book your trip now for best dates!

Breezy Point Marina

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Breezy Pt Weather Station

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 and more Information about the area

Directions...... By Land

From US-301 Washington and Points South 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  (Rt 261) 0.6
Turn Right on BREEZY POINT RD (at sign) 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 (This will put you at Chesapeake Beach)
 Follow  261 south 5 miles turn left at green sign, "Breezy Point Marina" 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.

 

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Pricing

Fishing Charters
(All trips are for 4 passengers)

Full Day $375 *
(1-4 passengers)
 
(Full day 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 7pm/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)

4 hour Evening 
or  Day trips
$250

Lighthouse Cruises
$300*
$50/person over 4 (max 6)
Kids are free, but max passengers are 6!

** $50 discount to Active Military on Full day trips **

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

**Fishing: Captain reserves the right to return 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 
$100 Deposit required to hold trip
Full Day Charter $375 Half Day Charter $250 Other (Enter Amount)

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If cancellation due to weather or other circumstances, we will reschedule or give a full refund.
CC's are thru my Business Name: Marine Listing Service
Balance due at time of return.
Sorry, Credit Cards are not accepted at the boat for payment or tips.

Please send me a note with contact and deposit information when paying via PayPal.
FTuma@downtimecharters.com

Please send checks to:
Down Time Charters
Capt. Frank Tuma
1039 Broadview Drive
Annapolis, MD 21401

410-974-0605  Boat) 443-995-8666

Sorry, Credit Cards are not accepted at the boat for payment or tips.
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