Maryland Chesapeake Bay Charter Boat Fishing, Chesapeake Bay Fishing Guide

Down Time Sportfishing Charters

Chesapeake Bay Fishing Charters

443-995-8666

1000 Fairwinds Drive Annapolis, Maryland 21409 US

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Chesapeake Bay Sport Fishing Charters Maryland Chesapeake Bay Charter Boat fishing for Trophy Striped Bass, Rockfish / Stripers, Bluefish

Down Time Fishing Charters Sport fishing Charters in the Maryland Chesapeake Bay

with Capt. Frank J. Tuma
443-995-8666 (Cell) 443-949-8030 (Home)
Full Time Chesapeake Bay Fishing Guide

Maryland Charterboat Fishing for Family and Small Groups.
Sport Fishing Charters
for 1 to 6 people.

World Class Chesapeake Bay Sportfishing for private groups and family fishing charters.
Full Time Professional Fishing Guide services Annapolis area Chesapeake Bay Cruising.

Sport Fishing Charters on the Maryland Chesapeake Bay
with Capt. Frank Tuma

Maryland Blue Crab
Charters

Great family day on the bay!
Catch your own Maryland crab feast!

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Striped Bass (Rockfish) Season Starts April
Pre-Season Charters are Catch & Release Only!
Trophy Striper Season 3rd Saturday of April to May 15 April - May 15th	1 Trophy Striper per person 35" or better
Summer Striper Season May 16th to Dec	2 Stripers per person over 20"
*Striped Bass Regulations*

Maryland Trophy Striped Bass
Down Time Fishing Charters Sport fishing Charters in the Maryland Chesapeake Bay

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

Fishing onboard the Down Time

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

Chesapeake Bay Cruise
Lighthouse Tours
Visit the beautiful and historic Lighthouses of the Chesapeake Bay or Day Cruise the mid-bay region.

Trophy Striped Bass
April thru Mid-May
Mid-Bay Area : Annapolis, Kent Island, Chesapeake Beach

During the Early Spring Trophy Striper season, we generally find the large Striped Bass moving in the mid-bay areas from Upper Bay Areas, Kent Island, and Chesapeake Beach.
Down Time Sportfishing Charters

During this time I will be fishing the top mid-bay areas. Many times only 30 minutes to some of the top trophy striper fishing in the bay!

Down Time Sportfishing Charters
Maryland Chesapeake Bay

Trophy Stripers in the Early Spring

All Tackle Bait & Licenses 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.

Light Tackle chesapeake fishing

**Fishing Calendar**
*Species*	Jan- March	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Trophy Stripers		3rd Sat April - May 15		Trolling , Chumming
Stripers 18'+		Release Only	May 16	Trolling , Light Tackle Live Lining, 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		Trolling for Trophy Stripers
Live Lining & Chumming				Light Tackle 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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What to Bring?
Your comfort and safety is most important and we want you to enjoy your day.

If you have any special needs, please let me know ahead and I will do my best to help.

All Fishing Licenses Provided

All Bait & Ice Provided for fish

All Tackle & Bait Provided

We have all the latest safety Equipment onboard!

Sunscreen		Sunglasses
Jacket Think ahead and dress appropriately for the season and weather!		A good hat
For your safety, I recommend soft soled shoes to keep from slipping on wet decks Avoid flip/flops or open toed shoes		Raingear if Mother Nature just wants to play with us!
Camera just for that candid shot		Motion sickness medicine If prone for sea sickness, medicine should be taken before arrival or as directed.
Small Cooler for drinks & food 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 Alcohol allowed in moderation
Life Jackets for anyone under the age of 12 years old. I have all USCG required equipment, but please read USCG Regs And be sure to bring any additional necessities such as personal medications. Absolutely No Illegal Drugs or Firearms allowed!

Down Time Sportfishing Charters
Maryland Chesapeake Bay 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 also prone carry to the deadly tarantula spiders.

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

Thanks

Spring, Summer and Fall Fishing

Mid-Bay Areas:
Annapolis - Chesapeake Bay Bridge,
Deep Creek - Magothy River
May thru the Fall, 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.

Contact Information

Capt. Frank Tuma
1039 Broadview Drive
Annapolis, MD 21409
(Mailing Address Only)

443-995-8666
(Cell)
443-949-8030
(Home)

Email:
ftuma@downtimecharters.com

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Maryland Charterboat Fishing for Family and Small Groups. Sport Fishing Charters for 1 to 6 people.

World Class Chesapeake Bay Sportfishing for private groups and family fishing charters. Full Time Professional Fishing Guide services Annapolis area Chesapeake Bay Cruising.

Trophy Striped Bass Fishing Light Tackle Fishing for Summer Striped Bass, Rockfish, Bluefish, Hardhead and Perch.

During this time I will be fishing the top mid-bay areas. Many times only 30 minutes to some of the top trophy striper fishing in the bay!

Maryland Charterboat Fishing for Family and Small Groups.
Sport Fishing Charters
for 1 to 6 people.

World Class Chesapeake Bay Sportfishing for private groups and family fishing charters.
Full Time Professional Fishing Guide services Annapolis area Chesapeake Bay Cruising.

Trophy Striped Bass Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing for Summer Striped Bass, Rockfish, Bluefish, Hardhead and Perch.