ABOUT US

Our story

Captain Brian Councell was born and raised on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. He began hunting and fishing as a young boy, and eventually, that passion turned into a career. Brian has had many mentors over the years, including the most respected watermen and charter captains on the bay. Brian is a full-time captain who fishes and leads fishing excursions all day, every day, which keeps him up to date with the latest location of the fish and how best to catch them. The 2023 season will be his 21st year in business. 


 
I love to watch others catch fish, and to see the excitement they get from it. I genuinely enjoy teaching people everything I know about fishing and about the environment where we fish.
— Capt. Brian Councell
 

COUNCELL CHARTER CERTIFICATIONS

  • United States Coast Guard Certified Vessel

  •  USCG Merchant Mariner Credential 

  • Member of Maritime Consortium (Random Drug Testing Program) 

  • Holder of Medical Certificate Card

  • Upper Bay Charter Captains Association

  • Holder of Department of Natural Resources Tidal Fisheries License.

  • Waterfowl Outfitter License

  • Winner of multiple Rockfish Tournaments

  • Member, Marathon Chamber of Commerce

 
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Sweet pastries on stacked on tabletop.
 

A FEW PAST COUNCELL CHARTER CLIENTS

At Councell Charters, we welcome all of our guests— families and friends, businesses and corporations. Below are a few of our loyal clients, past and present.

Charter Councell Supports Our Community

At Councell Charters, we believe in working to build our community with our time and with our contributions. We are proud to support the following organizations and non-profits who are working to make our world a better place.