OUR SERVICES

Charters

 

From beginning to end, your fishing experience is highly customized and personally managed by Captain Brian Councell. From booking to the trip itinerary, trip planning to finding the perfect spot to “put you on the fish,” Captain Councell takes care of all the details so that you and your group have the best day on the water possible.

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At Councell Charters, we’ll never split charters, and the expert captain who helped arrange your day is the one who will greet you at the dock. Our name isn’t just a title—it’s how we run our business, with the highest level of personal guest service.

  • CHESAPEAKE BAY

    The Experience: May through October, you will be fishing aboard Sea Dux. Our boat is a completely refurbished 40-foot Robbins that is equipped with a full cabin and all of the latest electronics for your safety and fishing pleasure. Inside, there is a working toilet and a spacious interior cabin with wrap around bench seating dinette

    While rockfish or stripers are the usual goal of our Chesapeake Bay fishing charters, we also may see some catfish, bluefish, Spanish mackerel, perch, or other species.

    The boat is located at Rock Hall, Maryland, at Waterman's Crab House. However, we move with the fish! So if the fish are moving, so are we.

    • Charter length: up to 6 hours

    • Charter capacity: Up to 6 people. If there is the need for another boat, Captain Brian can make those arrangements. We have organized fishing parties of 6 or more boats before.

      • NOTE: when fishing is slow, the less people on the boat the better chance everyone has to catch. Using multiple boats allows for everyone to go, still be near one another, and a better chance to catch more fish.

    • Families are welcome. All ages are welcome. We specialize in families and children. There is nothing better than sharing a fishing experience with a child!

    • Depending on the time of year we may be trolling or using light tackle for rockfish, live lining, or chumming. It all depends on what we are fishing for and what the fish are biting.

    • We are happy to welcome bachelorette parties, sunset and dinner cruises, and Sunday Funday afternoons.

  • FLORIDA

    The Experience: March-April, we’ll be fishing onboard a 25-foot Parker 2500 and can welcome 4 people for a 4 and or 6 hour charters. Our charters specialize in Back Bay flats fishing and tarpon fishing, and we can create custom experiences that combine both kinds of fishing for you.

    • Families are welcome. We recommend that children be at least 7 years of age to appreciate the experience.

    • Sunrise and sunset are the best times of the day to catch tarpon. Most of the “Silver King” we catch are hooked at the historic and picturesque Seven Mile Bridge during a magical experience. The power of this fish and the show it puts on is unforgettable. Note: tarpon are catch and release only.

    • The Mangroves Back Country of Florida Bay is surrounded by islands, flats and calm water. The flats provide shelter from the rougher waters, providing a calmer experience. In the Keys you never know what you are going to catch—blue fish, grouper, mangrove, lane, mutton, or yellow tail, sea trout, mackerel. The Bay has many species of big sharks that we catch and release on spinning tackle after the photos are taken.

    • All tackle is provided or you can bring your own. After your trip the fish will be filleted so you can take it to one of the many local restaurants where it will be prepared any way you choose.

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Rates 2023-24

Note: all charters include rods, bait, and gear, an experienced captain and first mate, all fish caught on board are filleted for guests, and onboard coolers of ice.

CHESAPEAKE CHARTERS

$720 plus minimum 20% tip for mate

FLORIDA CHARTERS

We can welcome up to 6 people. Rates are customized to your fishing trip. Contact us: brian@councellcharters.com or 410-708-4241

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Hunting & Guiding Services

Join Captain Brian and guides for a memorable Eastern Shore goose hunting experience that will last a lifetime. We hunt in pits and blinds that are located over water or on one of our private farms. We supply the pit/blind, guide and decoys--you provide your own hunting equipment and licenses. A successful hunt is our main concern here at Councell Charters, so come on down and make a memory.

Hunting Rates

  • $150 per hunter, minimum of 4 hunters

  • Gratuities not included

  • For more information, call 410-708-4241