Capt. Bob’s Marina
"Where friends & memories are easily made"
Welcome to Capt. Bob's Marina. We are celebrating our 50th anniversary this year!
In 1959, Bob Pohlmeyer (Capt. Bob) received some not very promising news from
his doctors. He decided to live life to the fullest and follow his dream – that
being working on the water, having a bait and tackle store and renting “a few”
boats. Never realizing he would be around long enough to experience “living his
dream”, by 1960 – he was “up and running” with about 6 wooden boats and a marsh
where they were docked. Initially, we were known as Capt. Bob’s Fishing Camp.
During the “unregulated” years of the 60's and 70's when flounder were being
landed anywhere from 100 – 300 to a boat, those 6 wooden boats were replaced
with 100 fiberglass John Dory boats and that small patch of marsh grew into 5+
acres of docks, piers and parking. Talk about living your dream!! Who said
positive thinking doesn't have its rewards? Regulation over the years plus
anglers buying personal boats has greatly reduced the rental fleet.
Sadly, in 1995, Capt. Bob passed away but the business is still family operated
and is now known as Capt. Bob’s Marina.
We have changed with the times during the past 50 years. We pride ourselves in being one of the best information resources for navigation, fishing, crabbing, clamming or local happenings on the Island! We truly appreciate your business because without you over the past 50 years, Capt. Bob’s Marina would not be here today.
The pronoun “your” is important to the crew at Capt. Bob’s. Our motto & mission (short but a commitment) is “Your vacation pleasure is our business” and at Capt. Bob’s, we work hard to make that happen for you. Regardless what your water related interest is – we will help make your vacation more enjoyable. We rent 16' fiberglass boats & kayaks for fishing or crabbing. At Capt. Bob’s, we will share fishing information with you, telling the “hot spots” and which baits are being used. If crabbing is what makes your day, then by all means, come by and see us! We can “turn you on” to some of the best crabbing spots and the crabs are meaty, too! If you are the more adventurous type – rent a kayak and truly discover our marshlands and wildlife. Talk about “Kodak moments”!
The waters off the Islands of Chincoteague & Assateague are known as the most productive offshore fishing grounds. Our reputation for being closest to the offshore Hot Spots for Tuna, Wahoo, Mako, Dolphin and wrecks (huge flounder, spadefish, tautog, sea bass & triggerfish) bring Blue Water anglers from as far away as New York & North Carolina. We carry everything you will need to land the big one from baits, tackle, and ice to 89 octane, fuel - ETHANOL FREE!
Think you are a legend? Even if it is in your own mind! Be sure to prove that by entering our Annual Flounder Tournament in May. Details at www.captbobs-marina.com or talk with the crew at the Tackle Shop. Cash prizes & Calcuttas!
Just vacationing – no boat? No Problem! Capt. Bob’s Marina books charters for fishing inshore, channel, offshore and wrecks. Also available for charter are clamming cruises. You have not really enjoyed the taste of clams until you have treated your palate to Chincoteague Salts – especially if you have caught them yourself (that's local slang for “digging clams”)! If you are more inclined to appreciate the splendor of our Islands, then consider taking a nature cruise. You really have not experienced the exquisiteness of Chincoteague or Assateague Islands until you have viewed them from the water!
At Capt. Bob’s Marina, we take great pride in being your vacation resource guide.
We appreciate the fact that you choose to spend your vacation on our Island. Remember, Your vacation pleasure is our business! Please come by and celebrate with us.