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Hillsboro, MD Fishing Trip — October

Your Hillsboro, MD Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 66°F / Low 51°F2.1" rain · 6 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in October

Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Flathead CatfishFair
Flathead Catfish
Various

October Weather in Hillsboro

66°F
Avg High
51°F
Avg Low
2.1"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

114 Guides Near Hillsboro

No guides are based in Hillsboro, but these guides operate nearby.

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Chesapeake Bay Sport Fishing - Chesapeake Bay Sport Fishing
Chesapeake Bay Sport Fishing

Chesapeake Bay Sport Fishing

4.9(1188)Top Rated

Chesapeake Bay fishing charters for rockfish (striped bass), bluefish, spanish mackerel and more out of Bay Bridge Marina on Kent Island, Maryland.

BluefishSpanish MackerelStriped Bass
Stevensville, Maryland
Cruise The Chesapeake - Cruise The Chesapeake
Cruise The Chesapeake

Cruise The Chesapeake

5(214)Top Rated

Cruise the most beautiful water the Atlantic has to offer. Choose from sunset Cruises, booze cruises, and more!

Arnold, Maryland
Vista Lady Fishing Charters - Vista Lady Fishing Charters
Vista Lady Fishing Charters

Vista Lady Fishing Charters

4.9(200)Top Rated

Please use this form to contact us by email or call us at 410-790-2015 to inquire about your next fishing trip with us.

Dundalk, Maryland
South River Boat Rentals - South River Boat Rentals
South River Boat Rentals

South River Boat Rentals

4.7(194)Top Rated

410-956-9729 2802 Solomons Island RoadEdgewater, MD 21037 [email protected] OPEN HOURS Everyday: 8am - 6pm

Edgewater, Maryland
Ljk Outdoors Top Chesapeake Bay Charter Fishing Boat Headboat Fishing Sunset And Booze Cruises And Tours Solomons Maryland - Ljk Outdoors Top Chesapeake Bay Charter Fishing Boat Headboat Fishing Sunset And Booze Cruises And Tours Solomons Maryland
Ljk Outdoors Top Chesapeake Bay Charter Fishing Boat Headboat Fishing Sunset And Booze Cruises And Tours Solomons Maryland

Ljk Outdoors Top Chesapeake Bay Charter Fishing Boat Headboat Fishing Sunset And Booze Cruises And Tours Solomons Maryland

4.9(150)Top Rated

LJK Outdoors is a fishing charter and headboat fishing service in Solomons, Maryland. We are only an hour south of Washington DC.

inshore
Solomons, Maryland
Safe Harbor Narrows Point - Geoffrey Miller
Geoffrey Miller

Safe Harbor Narrows Point

4.6(127)Top Rated

Welcome to Safe Harbor Charleston City, a beautiful Intracoastal marina offering boat slips, dry boat storage and more.

inshore
Grasonville, Maryland
Tight Lining MD - Tight Lining MD
Tight Lining MD

Tight Lining MD

5(72)Top Rated

A fully operational Fly Fishing Guide Service on the Gunpowder River in Maryland. Specializing in Euro Nymphing/Tight Lining Tactics and Streamer Fishing.

Abingdon, Maryland
Chasin Tail Charters - Chasin Tail Charters
Chasin Tail Charters

Chasin Tail Charters

5(71)Top Rated
Stevensville, Maryland
Kentmorr Marina - Kentmorr Marina
Kentmorr Marina

Kentmorr Marina

4.5(118)Top Rated

A Sport Fisherman's Paradise Right on the Chesapeake Bay

Stevensville, Maryland
Maryland Fishing and Hunting - Maryland Fishing and Hunting
Maryland Fishing and Hunting

Maryland Fishing and Hunting

5(61)Top Rated
Stevensville, Maryland
Katherine Charter Fishing - Katherine Charter Fishing
Katherine Charter Fishing

Katherine Charter Fishing

4.9(64)Top Rated

Chesapeake Bay Charter Fishing Chesapeake charter fishing rod-n-reel Chesapeake beach charter fishing Trophy rockfish Captain Sam Gotsis 240-676-1098 Abners crab house Chesapeake fishing Chesapeake bay fishing

Striped Bass
Chesapeake Beach, Maryland
Nanticoke Outfitters, LLC - Nanticoke Outfitters, LLC
Nanticoke Outfitters, LLC

Nanticoke Outfitters, LLC

4.9(62)Top Rated

Discover Nanticoke Outfitters, the premier outfitter on the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland and the Delmarva area. Featured on national TV and recognized with various awards, we deliver top-tier outdoor adventures.

Wingate, Maryland
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$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

Peak

Spotted Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Flathead Catfish

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Striped Bass

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

Maryland Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$20.50
Non-Resident$30.50
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Chesapeake Bay sport fishing license and trout stamps available.

Buy License Online — Maryland

Species Regulations

Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day in aggregate with Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass
Size Limit:12-inch minimum in aggregate with Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass

Check specific regulations for impoundments and tidal waters as they may vary.

Striped Bass
Season:Varies by season and area; check current regulations
Bag Limit:Varies by season and area; check current regulations
Size Limit:Varies by season and area; check current regulations

Striped Bass regulations are complex and change frequently. Consult the Maryland Department of Natural Resources website for the most up-to-date information.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round, except catch and release only from March 1 to June 15 in certain tidal waters
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Special regulations may apply in certain areas; consult the Maryland Guide to Fishing for specific locations.

Flathead Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Applies to non-tidal waters. Check local regulations for tidal waters.

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