The Captain
Experience without the ego
Captain Jeff combines deep local knowledge with a calm, approachable style. Whether you have fished for years or are holding a rod for the first time, the day is built around you.
Meet Captain JeffSouthern Maryland charter fishing
Fish the Bay with someone who knows its every mood.
Cross Current Light Tackle offers personal, unhurried Chesapeake Bay fishing trips led by Captain Jeff Cross—a lifelong Southern Maryland waterman with four decades of experience.
The Fishing
Light tackle. Close action.
Target striped bass and other Chesapeake species using techniques that keep anglers connected to the fish and the water—not just waiting on a rod holder.
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A Southern Maryland original
Trips depart into the tidal rivers and open Bay waters Captain Jeff has studied across seasons, weather patterns, currents, and generations.
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A better day on the water starts here.
Tell us who is coming, what kind of experience you want, and which dates work best. We will take it from there.
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