HAMPTON FISHING FIELD GUIDE
A Full-Day Chase for Chesapeake Stripers, Bluefish and Cobia
An 8-hour, action-packed charter with Four Winds Chartering that explores Chesapeake Bay’s productive waters and explains how a full day increases your chances at multiple species.
A Full-Day Chase for Chesapeake Stripers, Bluefish and Cobia.
Spend a full day on the water exploring the legendary Chesapeake Bay on an 8-hour fishing charter designed to chase striped bass, bluefish, cobia and a long list of other species. The extended time lets the captain adapt to conditions, move between productive hotspots and employ a range of techniques—trolling, jigging, casting and live-lining—so anglers can sample the bay’s variety and maximize their chances for quality catches.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Classic Chesapeake Species
This full-day trip aims at a broad roster of targets—from fall stripers (rockfish) and bluefish to cobia and Spanish mackerel—offering the chance to battle classic mid-Atlantic quarry over eight hours of fishing.
From Seatrout to Sharks
The charter’s species list spans inshore and offshore life: spotted seatrout, flounder, croaker and sea mullet, and even larger catches such as sand shark and blackfin shark, making every change of water a new opportunity.
Multiple Species, Multiple Strategies
With so many possible species on the menu—oyster toad, sand shark, Spanish mackerel and more—the day rewards anglers who can switch techniques and chase whatever’s cooperating across the bay.
What the day feels like
What the Full Day Feels Like
An early departure sets the pace: you run out to prime grounds as the bite heats up and then spend the day moving with the captain’s plan. Over eight hours the trip gives time to fish multiple spots and try a variety of methods—trolling, jigging, casting and live-lining—so the rhythm alternates between focused drifts, active trolling and short moves to stay on top of recent reports.
THE TARGETS
Classic Chesapeake Species
This full-day trip aims at a broad roster of targets—from fall stripers (rockfish) and bluefish to cobia and Spanish mackerel—offering the chance to battle classic mid-Atlantic quarry over eight hours of fishing.
THE VARIETY
From Seatrout to Sharks
The charter’s species list spans inshore and offshore life: spotted seatrout, flounder, croaker and sea mullet, and even larger catches such as sand shark and blackfin shark, making every change of water a new opportunity.
THE BREADTH
Multiple Species, Multiple Strategies
With so many possible species on the menu—oyster toad, sand shark, Spanish mackerel and more—the day rewards anglers who can switch techniques and chase whatever’s cooperating across the bay.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits and who should re-consider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a hands-on, guided full-day charter in which anglers employ trolling, jigging, casting and live-lining to pursue multiple species across the bay.
Expect the captain and crew to move between methods—trolling, jigging, casting and live-lining—so the trip functions as both a guided experience and an active fishing day.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Full Day Trip?
The Full Day Trip is an eight-hour charter.
What species might we catch?
Target species include striped bass (rockfish), bluefish, cobia, spotted seatrout, flounder, Spanish mackerel, and others depending on season and conditions.
How many people can join a trip?
Trips are offered for groups up to 19 people.
Is this suitable for beginners?
Yes—this charter is open to all experience levels and provides hands-on, guided instruction throughout the day.
What fishing methods will we use?
The captain uses a mix of trolling, jigging, casting and live-lining to pursue different species and conditions across the bay.
Will the captain move to different spots during the day?
Yes—the captain adapts to conditions and recent reports, moving between hotspots and, when warranted, reaching distant grounds over the full day.