Learn to Fish, Filet, Fry (with Wine Tasting)
Learn to Fish, Filet, Fry: Basic hands-on for beginners, all equipment provided, no experience necessary. We’re officially recognized and certified as one of only forty “Chesapeake Bay Storytellers” through the National Park Service and The Maryland Office of Tourism.
Fish, Filet, Fry ends with your fish pairing and tastings at Crow Vineyard or Bordeleau Winery or Layton’s Chance!!
Rods, reels, bait, local knowledge & a tasty, local providers' seasonal picnic lunch shares a glimpse into our natural & disappearing world.
Spend part of your trip to Maryland's hidden world on the Eastern Shore of Maryland with professional local guides who have a long family heritage with her waterways. Unplug for something authentic, informative and delicious!
These are small batch 4 - 6 people experiences from local shorelines (not on a boat). Created for mature adults (over 25) and require curiosity, kindness and flexibility as we are dancing with nature on each adventure. Contact us directly with questions, or if you have a group to schedule, as the season sells out quickly: (410) 443-0025
Our most popular outings are available more often in 2023! - Booking is now done via phone to set dates/timing and then online to confirm and pay. ***YOU now get to choose the day (based on availability). Beginner fishing tours are on local shorelines (land). Learn old school basics handed down from our local families.
(410) 443-0025 to discuss times, locations and getting your fishing license; Then you will pay to confirm. This easier process answers most questions by first talking, and then we follow up with an email to review before you pay/book here online as you will need to obtain a Maryland State Fishing License (more details below about this process below).
READ TRIP INFO BELOW (need to know important stuff like - Maryland Fishing License Link at the bottom of all this text).
COVID 19 UPDATE: We respect guidelines set by federal, state and local agencies,
WE ALSO RESPECT YOUR RIGHT to choose being, or not being, vaccinated for COVID19. This is an outdoor based experience and you will drive your own vehicle to and from the waterways, parks and winery. Please remember we cannot control our partners and other guests healthcare decisions, or force them to wear masks. By you purchasing a travel/tour product from Matchcoat Sojourner you understand and take on the risks associated with traveling and coming into contact with other people who could transmit COVID19.
We are PROFESSIONAL AND LOCAL GUIDES with experience to help you better understand the basics of local shoreline fishing and our heritage within this area. Much more than just catching fish, we work with you to improve your basic understanding and skills and give you tools that you can use on future trips to the area. Our guides are not transplants but close family and friends who have a rich heritage on these waters & are dedicated to wanting you to have a basic understanding of local fishing! This is an easy fishing class geared towards beginners, so no experience or equipment is needed.
MEETING TIMES for trip schedules can vary; allow at least four hours for your time with us, as driving through the countryside can take twenty minutes to an hour from waterway to winery. Typically, during the early season, we meet at the home base at 8 or 9 AM as fishing is better when water warms. During the regular season we typically meet at the home base at 7:00 AM when the water is cooler. In the heat of the summer, we may split the day fishing early and late (5-9). All trips include bait, rods, reels and all the necessities to learn and try out the basics of local shoreline fishing. Tastings include a heritage based, seasonal, locally produced meal for your trip out. This trip typically has a three part location, which may vary with season: home base, shoreline/waterway, endpoint at local farm/winery. We send you location and timing info based on who signs up and the local forecast. Know that weather shifts quickly here, and differs widely, so our home base point may shift.
WEARING LAYERS of clothing is helpful as temperatures and weather can vary. Long sleeved shirts and pants are recommended to protect from sun and bugs, as is a hat, sunglasses and closed toed shoes (snakes, turtles, frogs, bugs can be around). Bring your favorite sunscreen, bug spray and smile. Fill your gas tank up to full, as we will be traveling through remote areas off the beaten path, and you may not have access to your gps or phone service. Pack kindness, humor, curiosity and flexibility - we do not control mother nature - and that is where our adventure begins.
UP TO FIVE DAYS required for cancellations, with the right to pass on our credit processors cancelation fees. Please call if you have any questions prior to booking. Cancellations are accepted up until 5 days before the trip. After that time the cost of the trip will be charged. No shows are charged full trip price. We can try to reschedule guests where space is available if an emergency comes up. We ask you to please recognize a local farmer, fisher and vintner have all created time, energy and product prior to your arrival for the day of your experience.
YOU WILL NEED to bring your valid/non-expired passport or driving license AND a Maryland State Fishing License. If you do not have one you can purchase online through the Maryland DNR Compass Portal. Costs vary depending on your age and state of residency - for Maryland residence this year - through the Compass Portal: Bay & Coastal Fishing runs $15 with Non-Tidal Fishing at $20.50 & a recreational Crabbing Add-on for $2. This license will last a year and you will need to bring this to participate. https://compass.dnr.maryland.gov/dnrcompassportal
Still have questions: (410) 443-0025