Why Knot Charters

Why Knot Charters In the bay, we target striped bass, cobia, croaker, spot, flounder and Spanish mackerel. Coastguard required and approved safety equipment.
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The Why Knot Charters Regulator 26 is operated by a professional tournament winning full time USCG licensed and insured Captain who specializes in ocean structure bottom fishing for Black Sea Bass, Flounder, Tilefish, Mahi, Triggerfish and more. Whether you are a seasoned angler or beginner interested in fishing, or an individual/small group looking to enjoy a day on the water - possibly exploring

a port on the Chesapeake Bay or having lunch at a destination, we have you covered. Longer range trips in coastal and offshore waters focus on some of the same species while fishing wrecks and reefs, and expanding the catch to include tautog, black sea bass, drum, triggerfish and spadefish. There is no cookie cutter trip; We are happy to customize individual or group trips up to 6 passengers based on type of fishing, desired day trip, etc., on board a 2019 Regulator 23 powered by twin digital Yamaha 150’s, which provides our customers with a comfortable dry ride, plenty of onboard storage and seating. This vessel is fully equipped with electronics to include GPS, EPIRB, VHF radio, auto pilot and satellite radio as well as an enclosed head, and all U.S. Rick Vaughan has over 40 years of experience on the water, holds a Captains License issued by the United States Coast Guard, and is fully insured. Why Knot Charters appreciates the opportunity to provide you with the perfect day on the water!

06/02/2026

Need 1 more for tomorrow 804-815-1211

Need to Book or Reschedule, here is what we have left for June, call or message Captain Rick @ 804-815-1211June 16 Wreck...
05/30/2026

Need to Book or Reschedule, here is what we have left for
June, call or message Captain Rick @ 804-815-1211

June 16 Wrecks, 5 spots open
June 18 Deep Drop, 4 open
June 19 Wrecks has 4 open
June 22 Flounder/Bass Open Boat
June 30 Flounder/Bass Open Boat

We are blessed to have hosted a group of warriors, Team Semper Fi, today with the Why Knot Charters Regulator and a 2nd ...
05/28/2026

We are blessed to have hosted a group of warriors, Team Semper Fi, today with the Why Knot Charters Regulator and a 2nd boat.
Upon arriving on the fishing grounds we found a good steady bite of quality fish which slowed for a while after the first 50 were boated…
Patience prevailed and the bite returned with the current and it was on fire.
Sadly just a few short of a 11 man limit, north winds pushed a big sea our way and we had to tuck it in and head back.
Lots of witty banter and stories kept our attention….while surrounded by the best of the best.
Thank you gentlemen for your service to our great country and thank you for choosing us for your fishing adventure, I am honored.

Captain Rick

Walk On Wednesday was a success with great people, great fishing and calm seas.Guys make quick work of a full boat limit...
05/28/2026

Walk On Wednesday was a success with great people, great fishing and calm seas.
Guys make quick work of a full boat limit of “yummy” and back in for lunch.
Thank you for choosing Why Knot Charters gentleman.

Captain Rick

05/22/2026

!! NO FISHING !! ATLANTIC RED SNAPPER 39-day red snapper season will not start the night before it began.

A lawsuit filed in federal lawsuit by a commercial fishing trade association has been granted an injuction to cease fishing for red snapper. U.S. Judge Rudolph Contreras will not allow any fishing until he renders a decision.

Where does that leave everyone planning on fishing?

No Outstretched Arms, no AI here….A true Giant of a Black Sea Bass caught on yesterday’s private charter, Congratulation...
05/22/2026

No Outstretched Arms, no AI here….
A true Giant of a Black Sea Bass caught on yesterday’s private charter, Congratulations.

What an amazing day….I hold a few small snags close to me that aren’t on relief shading and today was the day to pull a ...
05/21/2026

What an amazing day….
I hold a few small snags close to me that aren’t on relief shading and today was the day to pull a couple from the archives.
Joe and his band of thieves, metaphorically speaking, rolled in at 4am and sneaking out under the auspices of dark we headed, well to the deep or not, and these boys stole the show. It was fun to watch.
Thank you and after a couple, maybe 3 cancellations, ok 4, we got it done by 10:30 without seeing another boat all day we were back in for lunch.

Captain Rick

05/20/2026

Here is what's available for June

June 3 Bluelines and BSB, 10 Hr, need 3, $400
June 5 Spadefish, BSB, 8 Hr, need 2, $325
June 9 Spadefish, BSB, Flounder, 8 Hr, need 2, $325
June 15 Spadefish, BSB, Flounder, 8 Hr, need 4, $325
June 16 and 18 Open Boat, Deep Dropping ??

Call / Message 804-815-1211

We hosted this group from New Jersey today and it was slow and steady for a while until the current got right and we lan...
05/18/2026

We hosted this group from New Jersey today and it was slow and steady for a while until the current got right and we landed on the right snag, then it was on. Drop and swing style, we then rounded out the boat limit and we were in before lunch.
What a fun group to fish with and know we appreciate your choosing Why Knot Charters.

Captain Rick

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