We Love Taking Kids Fishing On The Chesapeake
Our captains are great instructors and have a very patient approach to fishing education (Stephen is also a dad).
We offer customized entry-level fishing trips at a discounted rate for our youth anglers. Great for kids of all ages! We will ensure your family has a great time experiencing multiple types of fishing on the Chesapeake, including easy bottom fishing, casting, and crabbing!
- Shorter trip duration to focus on the action with less travel
- The Highest Quality Boats and Equipment
- Expert USCG Certified Captains
- Licensed, Insured, and Liability Coverage
Year Round
Family Fishing Fun
One thing in common amongst all adult fishermen and women is they always remember their early fishing experiences with family as kids. At Griffin's Guide Service, we understand the importance and the impact a positive fishing trip can have on our youth. We offer customized entry-level fishing trips at a discounted rate for our youth anglers. Great for kids of all ages
We've Got You Covered
What To Expect On Our Chesapeake Bay Family Fishing Trips
Our Family Fishing Trips are a shorter duration than our standard trips. We also focus on fishing areas closer to our port to provide more action and less travel. Our trips take place on a high-end fishing boat that is extremely safe. We’ll have a family friendly captain, fishing licenses for everyone on board, water and ice in a cooler, and all the fishing equipment necessary for the day.
Before Your Trip
It's our goal to ensure you have the best time on the water with us and leave with memories of a fishing trip that you'll never forget. Leading up to your trip, we'll contact you to ensure we have all of our boxes checked. From what gear to bring to dietary restrictions and mobility considerations—we've got you covered.
Where We Meet
Meet us at the dock where you will see both boats lit up and your captains ready to hit the water. We operate out of two different marinas depending on the time of year. Both are conveniently located near local restaurants and attractions, ensuring you'll have a good time both on and off the water.
2.5 Hours-Half Day Of Epic Fishing
When we set out, we're on a mission for fishin'. Our boats are open, roomy, and extremely comfortable. If we hit our fish limit that doesn't mean we're done, it just means we're going to switch species, tactics, or practice catch and release. We keep these trips closer to shore so there is also an abundance of wildlife your children will enjoy during the ride.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have Questions About Our Family Fishing Trips? We've Got Answers!
Our top priority is ensuring that your family will have a time on the Chesapeake Bay that you'll never forget. Leading up to your trip, if you have any questions for us, please do not hesitate to contact us. We're always happy to answer any questions about the bay or our trips.
Family-specific trips offer an introduction to fishing for kids with a minimum age of 3.
We provide an unforgettable fishing experience in the Chesapeake Bay. You’re going out on an adventure to remember with our top-of-the-line equipment and insatiable drive to delight our guests. We’re ‘dialed in’ to all the best bites throughout the year on our home waters, and have the setup to get you there fast and comfortably.
Our charters come with a fishing license for all guests, all gear necessary, water and ice in a cooler, a first mate (when necessary), and optional fish cleaning services.
We offer our family trips at shorter durations and discounted rates. A 2.5-hour family trip is $600. These trips can be extended to get more time on the water fishing with your kids and your family.
Our family fishing trips on the Chesapeake Bay have shorter durations and are closer to shore to keep kids entertained. We have a few kids of our own and we understand.
There is room for up to 6 people in our SeaHunters with seating for everyone. These are the roomiest 28’ boats you’ll ever see with 360-degree fishability. They’re the perfect combo of fishability and comfort with no steps and an open, flat, non-slip deck. Nothing to trip on! The bolsters/rail height is set perfectly at your knees with padding 360 degrees to comfortably fish anywhere on the boat. Something you’ll appreciate when a 40-50 pound bull redfish is giving you its best!
Bring whatever makes your day on the water more enjoyable. We often recommend your favorite food or drinks (no glass please), a hat, quality polarized sunglasses like Costas, nonslip shoes (no black soles please), appropriate clothing for the weather (including rain gear if it's in the forecast), sunscreen (please do not bring spray sunscreen), a camera to capture the epic moments.
We have two meeting locations depending on the time of year. One is Angler’s Bar & Grille at the historic Solomons Island, Maryland. The other is our home marina of Harrington Harbor South in Rosehaven, Maryland. Voted the best marina/resort on the bay! You’ll see our beautiful SeaHunters lit up and ready for your day of fishing.
No, we pay for a license that covers everyone on the boat.
When the fish is in season and legal size, yes. We strongly encourage Catch and Release on our trips but keeping legal fish for the dinner plate is 100% up to you.
We clean the fish for you, this is included in your trip.
We are working on offering ikejime, a highly specialized Japanese technique to dispatch your catch that results in top sushi-grade meat. We offer an upsell to package our fish in the same way that Japanese Sushi chefs package their fish for shipping overseas.
Gray Taxidermy is our choice. They’re one of the most experienced in the industry and always do fantastic work.
The Captain has the final call on the weather. If conditions are less than ideal for the scheduled trip we will first offer a different location or style of trip. If the weather forces us to cancel you will be given the chance to reschedule your trip or receive a refund on your deposit.
We’re very flexible as long as it's done within reason and covered by our policy. Rescheduling is subject to availability and may not be accommodated.
We understand life happens so we will do our best to work with changes in your schedule. All bookings require a 33% deposit to secure the date, this is non-refundable within 30 days of the booking date. Requests to change a trip date are subject to availability and scheduling and may not always be accommodated. Any cancellations by the customer within 14 days of the booking date will result in a charge of the full balance of the trip.
Tips are not mandatory but they are greatly appreciated. If a Mate is provided please remember that the Mate works for Tips Only. The customary gratuity for Captains & Mates is 15%-20% of the trip rate.
A mate will be provided when necessary. Mates work for tips only.
Limits do not mean our work is done and your trip is over. We will provide you with your full-time on the water.
Equipment lost or neglectfully broken will be charged at replacement value.
Our Target Species
Redfish »
The Redfish, or Red Drum as it is called in the Chesapeake Bay, is a popular sportfish that visits our waters from spring through fall. Primarily eating smaller baitfish, crabs, or shrimp, these powerful sportfish are known to school up and can hunt in large packs both inshore and offshore.
Cobia »
Cobia are some of the most prized fish in the ocean to eat, and we are blessed that many migrate into the our waters in the late spring through fall! These fish will commonly float near the surface in groups with the giant redfish schools, making for very exciting sightfishing opportunities.
Speckled Trout »
Spotted Seatrout are another migratory sportfish that live in our waters from spring through fall. These seatrout are another very popular fish to eat, and they are very plentiful in our waters! They typically hunt in shallow, sandy waters feeding near grass beds or hard structures.
Our Story
We love getting the youth out on the water and learning how to fish
Fishing the Chesapeake has always been a passion of ours. For years, we've put in time patterning these fish and dialing in our light tackle tactics. Wake up, fish, work, fish, go to sleep, and repeat. That was our routine until two years ago, we decided to take the leap and start our own guide business. Now we are living the dream, showing folks like yourself the incredible fishing the Chesapeake Bay has to offer.
Real Reviews From Real Clients
Client Testimonials
From Bull Redfish to Stripers and everything in between, we've had the pleasure of showing some incredible folks how we fish the Chesapeake Bay.
The knowledge these two have of this fishery, paralleled with unbeatable gear, top-of-the-line electronics, and unmatched teaching ability for light tackle anglers is why we come back for more and more every time. Couldn’t recommend a better experience for light tackle anglers of all levels.
Ian Holmes
Google Review
I can say without a doubt they are some of the most knowledgeable and, more importantly, personable guides out there. Anyone who steps on board will feel more like a friend than a client. The boats, electronics, rods, and tackle are truly the best of the best and will have you Dialed In every time.
Zachary Bradley
Google Review
Captain Steve is the man. Him, Drew and everyone else on board will make you feel right at home. Whether you are an experienced angler or beginner he's got you covered. Putting your skills to the test catching quality fish on light tackle.
Adam Krauss
Google Review
When we booked I said I wanted to catch a big fish and he sure delivered! Most of us had never fished before and Steve made sure we felt comfortable from the first cast while also teaching us about various species and migration patterns.
Kayla Norfolk
Google Review
Highly recommend chartering with Capt Steve. He is a great laid back captain and gets you on the fish. Fishing with light tackle makes for a much better experience not just reeling in a 5 gallon bucket. Thanks Capt Steve for putting me on my biggest light tackle rockfish
Nicholas Edwards
Google Review
Went on a Sunday morning rock fishing trip with Griffins Tour Guide & had a great time! Steve is very knowledgeable and helped even a beginner like myself reel in a 24-inch rockfish. His rods & lures are top-notch & were easy to cast and reel in.
Cindy Tefel
Google Review
I can say without a doubt they are some of the most knowledgeable and, more importantly, personable guides out there. Anyone who steps on board will feel more like a friend than a client. The boats, electronics, rods, and tackle are truly the best of the best and will have you Dialed In every time.
Zachary Bradley
Google Review
When we booked I said I wanted to catch a big fish and he sure delivered! Most of us had never fished before and Steve made sure we felt comfortable from the first cast while also teaching us about various species and migration patterns.
Kayla Norfolk
Google Review
Highly recommend chartering with Capt Steve. He is a great laid back captain and gets you on the fish. Fishing with light tackle makes for a much better experience not just reeling in a 5 gallon bucket. Thanks Capt Steve for putting me on my biggest light tackle rockfish
Nicholas Edwards
Google Review
Went on a Sunday morning rock fishing trip with Griffins Tour Guide & had a great time! Steve is very knowledgeable and helped even a beginner like myself reel in a 24-inch rockfish. His rods & lures are top-notch & were easy to cast and reel in.