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Poolesville, MD Fishing Trip — October

Your Poolesville, MD Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 68°F / Low 48°F2.2" rain · 11 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in October

Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Flathead CatfishFair
Flathead Catfish
Various

October Weather in Poolesville

68°F
Avg High
48°F
Avg Low
2.2"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days

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

12 Guides Near Poolesville

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

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
Last Look Bowfishing Charters Maryland - Last Look Bowfishing Charters Maryland
Last Look Bowfishing Charters Maryland

Last Look Bowfishing Charters Maryland

5(68)Top Rated

contact us with questions and concerns we are happy to help in any way posable

Indian Head, Maryland
Southern Maryland Bowfishing - Southern Maryland Bowfishing
Southern Maryland Bowfishing

Southern Maryland Bowfishing

5(37)Top Rated

Come Fish With an Outfitter That Offers One of the Best Experiences in Maryland

Waldorf, Maryland
Miss Susie Charters - Miss Susie Charters
Miss Susie Charters

Miss Susie Charters

4.8(19)Top Rated

Miss Susie Charters & Captain Greg Buckner- Chesapeake Bay fishing charters & fishing trips on the Chesapeake Bay & Solomons MD. We will be where the fish are!

Edgewater, Maryland
Baltimore Fishing Adventures - Baltimore Fishing Adventures
Baltimore Fishing Adventures

Baltimore Fishing Adventures

4.6(15)Top Rated
Baltimore, Maryland
Chasin Dreams Sportfishing - Chasin Dreams Sportfishing
Chasin Dreams Sportfishing

Chasin Dreams Sportfishing

5(6)Top Rated
inshore
Glen Burnie, Maryland
Carefree Boat Club at National Harbor - Carefree Boat Club at National Harbor
Carefree Boat Club at National Harbor

Carefree Boat Club at National Harbor

4.4(10)
Oxon Hill, Maryland
Fly or Light Tackle Fish Chesapeake Bay for Striped Bass with Capt. Tom Hughes Call or Text - Fly or Light Tackle Fish Chesapeake Bay for Striped Bass with Capt. Tom Hughes Call or Text
Fly or Light Tackle Fish Chesapeake Bay for Striped Bass with Capt. Tom Hughes Call or Text

Fly or Light Tackle Fish Chesapeake Bay for Striped Bass with Capt. Tom Hughes Call or Text

5(3)Top Rated
Catonsville, Maryland
Bay Drifter Charters - Bay Drifter Charters
Bay Drifter Charters

Bay Drifter Charters

Gambrills, Maryland

inshore
Gambrills, Maryland
Bonnie Sue Charters - Bonnie Sue Charters
Bonnie Sue Charters

Bonnie Sue Charters

Lothian, Maryland

Come join Captain Bobby Rhodes aboard the Bonnie Sue for a day of Chesapeake Bay charter fishing excitement. Fishing out of Happy Harbor in Deale (MD) less than an hour's drive from Washington DC, we are close to some of the best fishing that the Chesapeake has to offer.

inshore
Lothian, Maryland
$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

Channel Catfish

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

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
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

Also Consider Fishing In...

Stevensville18 guides · 59 miChesapeake Beach12 guides · 57 miEdgewater10 guides · 50 miDeale9 guides · 52 miRock Hall9 guides · 62 miAnnapolis5 guides · 51 mi

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

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

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

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.

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.

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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