The following is a list of helpful information to hopefully answer all of your questions concerning your upcoming charter…

• The Fin Finder departs from Calvert Marina in Solomons, MD except for December fishing when we usually depart from Point Lookout Marina in Ridge, MD (directions are located in the Directions link on this site).
• Departing times will vary depending on the season. However, for most AM charters we like to leave at 6 AM and sometimes even earlier on weekends to beat the rush to the hot spots which get over crowded sometimes, especially if you leave late. (Sometimes the Early Bird really does get the worm!)
• For April and May PM Trophy Rockfish trips we will leave the dock at 1 PM.
• For evening rockfish and croaker trips in late May, June, and July we like to leave the dock at 3 or 4 PM.
• We provide rods/reels, bait, tackle, and ice and fish box for your catch. No fishing licenses required. You are more than welcome to bring your own lucky rod and reel.
• A $200 deposit per trip is required within 10 days of booking a charter (see Contact Information link for mailing address). Credit Cards are accepted over the phone but check or money order is the preferred method of payment for deposits.

• Deposits are non-refundable unless at least 30 days of notice are given before the booked date, or if the trip is canceled by the Captain due to inclement weather.
• Be sure to collect from all your crew so you don’t get stuck paying the entire bill or calling everybody you know the night before trying to find replacements for your buddies who backed out at the last minute.
• Prime dates go fast, call as early as possible to ensure you can get a booking when you want to go and when the fishing is red hot.
• The first mate works for tips and the gratuity of about 15%-20% is customary and expected. Mates work very hard before, during, and after charter trips to ensure you have a successful and fun-filled day on the Bay.
• Fish cleaning is available at a nominal charge.
• If you have a need for additional boats to take a large group out fishing, there are    several other boats and Captains available that can fill the order. For multiple boat charters please try and give plenty of advance notice since it is often difficult to find several boats that have a common open date.