Best Dive on the Chesapeake Bay

[ScubaDude]

Oh yea, the reason I posted anyway.

MDDIVER, I dove for oysters a few years ago about 3 miles south of the Bay Bridge and it was a blast!

Early October, 12' of water and about 25' viz. Can't remember the name of the boat, it was an oyster rig.

If you keyword search "Chesapeake Bay oyster diving" I'm sure you'll find something.

But anyway, man, it was absolutely awesome! Probably my shallowest dive ever, but definately one of the best.

Like I said, the viz was great, there were Rockfish constantly circling me, Horseshoe crabs mating, and little jellies drifting by so close you could see the electricity pulsing inside of them!

And on top of all that, I got my fill of oysters and gobbled them all up the moment I got back home.

Definately a great time, let's go!

[Empacher]

Just got back from an Oyster Dive in the Bay. It was Awesome! Pulled in many Oysters...Delicious!

[MDDIVER]

Originally Posted by Empacher

Just got back from an Oyster Dive in the Bay. It was Awesome! Pulled in many Oysters...Delicious!

How many were you able to bring home?

[TravisD]

We did an oyster dive on the bay on 11/1 - left out of Kent Island. Limit was 1 bushel/person on the boat - so each diver got one as well as the captain an the mate. They say it's pretty consistent that they limit out, though I imagine that a boat full of newbies might not quite make it...

[James1010]

Sounds like I need to head there and do some diving. All I have around here is a bunch of lakes. But! That is only for a short time till I move back to Mexico.

[MDDIVER]

Originally Posted by TravisD

We did an oyster dive on the bay on 11/1 - left out of Kent Island. Limit was 1 bushel/person on the boat - so each diver got one as well as the captain an the mate. They say it's pretty consistent that they limit out, though I imagine that a boat full of newbies might not quite make it...

Sweet! How long was the trip from PA to there worth the drive I guess. Do you remember the boat or who you booked the trip through. How was the cost?

[TravisD]

We booked a month or so ago via Undersea Outfitters in Finksburg, MD (underseaoutfitters.com). The trips seem to fill up REALLY quickly though -- there's always the chance that someone might cancel of course.

We were diving on the Julie Marie 2 with Captain Charlie. He did mention that he might have a spot or two for the day before Thanksgiving - for an afternoon. That was on the 2nd so no guarantees about spots!

We're in Westminster, MD so not quite PA. Took us about 90 minutes to get there -- check google maps to Kent Island, MD for a rough idea.

There's another boat out of Indian River, DE called "To Dive For" that I've heard good things about as well. Can't seem to find a working website for them at the moment though.

[Empacher]

Originally Posted by MDDIVER

How many were you able to bring home?

(2) 5 gallon bucketfuls....Plus many more eaten on the boat

[ScubaDude]

Originally Posted by TravisD

We booked a month or so ago via Undersea Outfitters in Finksburg, MD (underseaoutfitters.com). The trips seem to fill up REALLY quickly though -- there's always the chance that someone might cancel of course.

We were diving on the Julie Marie 2 with Captain Charlie. He did mention that he might have a spot or two for the day before Thanksgiving - for an afternoon. That was on the 2nd so no guarantees about spots!

We're in Westminster, MD so not quite PA. Took us about 90 minutes to get there -- check google maps to Kent Island, MD for a rough idea.

There's another boat out of Indian River, DE called "To Dive For" that I've heard good things about as well. Can't seem to find a working website for them at the moment though.

You can get the number for "ToDiveFor" by calling Divers Den at 410-668-6866. They are a very reputable dive shop in Baltimore.