Lenny Rudow’s FishTalk Magazine fishing tips around Smith Island; if you don’t subscribe to FishTalk, you’re missing out:

https://fishtalkmag.com/blog/fishing-tangier-sound-sound-decision

Here is FishTalk’s kayak fishing page, learn the Zen of the sport in the Chesapeake Bay:

Kayak Fishing | FishTalk Magazine

FishTalk visited and fished Smith Island see the results and pro tips here:

Smith Island is "Speck-tacular"!

Sea Hawk Sports Center is our go to tackle shop to load up on what you need and get advice. They fish these waters and know Smith Island:

Click here for Sea Hawk

Captain Steve will pick you up at the Ewell town dock in his Parker and guide you to great fishing:

Beach to Bay Guide Service - Guide Service, Fishing, Boat Charters

Cell: +1.443.883.5760

Captain Ray Johns has been fishing this area a life time, and will also pick you up and drop you off from the main dock in Ewell:

Crisfield Charters: crisfieldcharters@gmail.com

Cell: +1.410.716.2191

Want to do a day of blue water fishing in the Atlantic after you’ve completed your Smith Island Slam? We suggest Captain Jeremy Bendler and the Schedule Sea. Captain Jeremy not only has the experience to put you on fish, he is very involved in the fishing community:

Fish the Schedule Sea

Bait, tackle, crabbing gear are available at the Smith Island Bakery (the owners are fish heads too!):

Tackle @ the Bakery

Visit Smith Island is full of great information, including charter and guide services:

Smith Island | A True Island Community in the Heart of The Chesapeake Bay (visitsmithisland.com)

Here is the Maryland DNR site for all licensing and regulation information:

Maryland Fishing Regulations

NOAA Marine Weather Report:

Zone Area Forecast for Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island (weather.gov)