Chesapeake Bay Fishing Charter Geared Up for a Busy Spring Striped Bass Season!

Online, March 9, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Spring fishing on the Chesapeake Bay is actually the most predictable time of year to catch a trophy striped bass (aka rockfish) with an average size of 20-30 lbs. While fishing is good year-round, there is one time of the year that fishing enthusiasts from around the globe recognize this as one of the most exciting times to be on the Chesapeake Bay. Every spring, the striped bass fishing season begins in mid April with the return of the prized striped bass. This year, Chesapeake Bay Sport Fishing.
is anticipating a very busy season with the addition of a new boat to its fleet -- a 52' custom Chesapeake, "Net Profits," equipped with twin 680HP Cummins engines. This is in addition to "Jessie Girl," which is a 52' custom Chesapeake equipped with twin 600HP Caterpillar engines. Each are certified by the U.S.C.G. for up to 47 passengers.

The striped bass move to the tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay to spawn, and the season opens just as they come back from the tributaries. Even though no one can accurately predict their exact day of arrival, the Chesapeake Bay Sport Fishing fleet begins to keep an eye out for the large striped bass starting in early April.

"With the weather conditions forecast for this spring, we really think that the 2010 striped bass season is going to be one of the most abundant yet. We're really looking forward to it," says Captain Steve Dunn of "Net Profits" from Chesapeake Bay Sport Fishing Charters.

Rates for Chesapeake Bay fishing trips have remained consistent even though fuel prices have increased over the previous few years. An average full-day charter fishing trip for up to six people will start as low as $600.

All rivers that empty into the Chesapeake Bay inside fifteen miles of Annapolis, MD make this ideal to fish out of this region.