About the Captain

Captain Zack has been fishing in the mid-atlantic region for as long as he can remember. He grew up spending summers in Oriental, North Carolina where he learned how to catch fish, clean fish and shuck oysters on his own at a young age. As a child, the only books he would thoroughly read were about fish and he developed a lifelong dream of becoming a fishing guide. After receiving a Biology degree from Colorado College in 2012 this dream came true and Zack began guiding fly fishing trips near Aspen Colorado. 

Zack returned to his home waters back east in 2014 and worked at Horn Point Laboratory for 3 years, studying oysters and learning about the complex migration patterns on Chesapeake Bay. During that time Zack acquired a boat and began to fully immerse himself in the Chesapeake Bay fishery, chasing various species on fly and light tackle throughout the bay. 

With extensive experience in environmental education initiatives throughout the mid-Atlantic, Zack now serves as the Education Director at Annapolis Maritime Museum, a role dedicated to fostering connections between people and the rich heritage of the bay.

Chesapeake Coastal Charters is a reflection of Zack's passion for fishing and lifelong commitment to connecting people with waterways. 

The MayCraft 1900 is a great all-around boat for both nearshore and open water around the Chesapeake Bay. The half tower allows anglers to sight fish for Cobia  and Red Drum during warmer months, and the boat's shallow draft is perfect for fishing grass flats in the Lower Chesapeake Bay.