Fishing Guides in Annapolis, Maryland

Browse 5 fishing guides and charters available for booking.

What's Biting in Annapolis

9 species reported in the Annapolis area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.

Month-by-Month Fishing in Annapolis, MD

Fishing in Annapolis in January

January is a slower stretch for fishing around Annapolis — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in Annapolis in February

February is a slower stretch for fishing around Annapolis — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in Annapolis in March

3 species are active in and around Annapolis in March: Flounder, Tuna, Striped Bass. Book one of Annapolis's 5 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Annapolis in April

8 species are active in and around Annapolis in April: Snakehead, Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass. Book one of Annapolis's 5 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Annapolis in May

8 species are active in and around Annapolis in May: Snakehead, Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass. Book one of Annapolis's 5 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Annapolis in June

8 species are active in and around Annapolis in June: Snakehead, Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass. Book one of Annapolis's 5 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Annapolis in July

7 species are active in and around Annapolis in July: Snakehead, Weakfish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass. Book one of Annapolis's 5 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Annapolis in August

6 species are active in and around Annapolis in August: Snakehead, Weakfish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog. Book one of Annapolis's 5 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Annapolis in September

7 species are active in and around Annapolis in September: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass. Book one of Annapolis's 5 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Annapolis in October

5 species are active in and around Annapolis in October: Flounder, Tuna, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass. Book one of Annapolis's 5 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Annapolis in November

2 species are active in and around Annapolis in November: Tautog, Striped Bass. Book one of Annapolis's 5 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Annapolis in December

December is a slower stretch for fishing around Annapolis — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in Annapolis

Annapolis, Maryland offers various, saltwater, brackish, saltwater fishing with 9 species reported in the area and 5 local guides ready to take you out. The best months to fish are April, May, June, July.

Best Months

AprMayJunJul

Water Types

Varioussaltwater, brackishsaltwater

What You Can Catch in Annapolis

Mahi Mahi

While Maryland might not be the first place that comes to mind for Mahi Mahi, these pelagic speedsters do make appearances in the offshore waters near Annapolis, particularly during the warmer summer months. Focus your efforts well offshore, near the Gulf Stream, targeting floating debris, weed lines, and temperature breaks.

Full mahi mahi guide for Annapolis

Striped Bass

Chasing Striped Bass in the Chesapeake Bay near Annapolis is a classic angling experience. The spring and fall migrations are legendary, as the stripers move up and down the bay.

Full striped bass guide for Annapolis

Snakehead

While Annapolis may be better known for its striped bass fishing, the invasive snakehead has established itself in the tidal waters of the Chesapeake Bay watershed, offering a unique angling opportunity. These aggressive predators thrive in the weedy, shallow areas of rivers and creeks that flow into the bay.

Full snakehead guide for Annapolis

Fisheries near Annapolis

The waters local charters actually fish — each page lists guides, access towns, and top species.

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Types of Fishing in Annapolis

Inshore

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