Captain Chris Staley has fished both on the Chesapeake Bay & her tributaries for over 25 years. Captain Chris is a United States Coast Guard licensed Master & holds a Maryland Guides License, is a member of The National Association of Charter boat Operators & the Maryland Charter Boat Association.

With over 25 years of professional fishing experience to you Captain Chris brings local knowledge & proven fishing methods. He knows the "hot spots" for fishing & has learned how to follow the fish movements in the Chesapeake Bay. Captain Chris enjoys being on the Bay & prides himself on taking his parties to good fishing spots, making sure that they have an enjoyable day on the Bay.

Captain Chris is honest, knowledgeable, friendly, entertaining, & respectful of his clients needs. He understands that some of his clients want a very energetic, fast-paced atmosphere while others just want to relax & enjoy their time on the water. Captain Chris has no problem addressing all of his client's questions during a charter & loves explaining the different types & methods of fishing that are employed aboard Josephine.

One of Captain Chris’ favorite things is teach people to fish & he loves kids of all ages. All are welcome & a great time will be had by all!

Captain Chris will make you feel right at home & send you home with a memory you will never forget. With that said, let’s go Fishing!

• A 40' Robert Meekins Built fishing machine with a 12.5 foot beem! (Robert Meekins is "the Man" when it comes to Bay Built Boats.)
• 330hp Cummins diesel
• Solid West systems over white oak and cedar
• Comfortable, heated enclosed cabin including dinette
• Private head in V-berth area
• High quality tackle; all reels are PENN & all rods are Shakespeare Ugly Stiks
• State of the art Garmin GPS, depth/fish finder, radar on a HUGE screen & a CB & VHF radios.
• Washdown & Live bait systems
• Boat supplied fish cooler & ice to keep your catch cold all day
• Safety equipment 
  
  
  • adult & child type I lifejackets
  • 30" ring buoy with strobe light
  • deck lights
  • 3 portable fire extinguishers
  • 2 automatic 2000 GPH bilge pumps