Deale Maryland is a small town that is all about fishing. Home to over 40 charter fishing boats, Deale provides easy access to the Chesapeake Bay for residents of the Annapolis and Washington DC area.

Deale is located in Southern Maryland, just 20 miles south of Annapolis and is a short drive from the metropolitan Washington DC area.

Deale is a popular destination for boaters located on Rockhold Creek in Southern Anne Arundel County, on the Western Shore of the Chesapeake Bay. this portion on Anne Arundel County, referred to as “South County” is a haven for boaters and fishermen.

There are several smaller marinas in the Deale area, plus two large, full service marinas; Shipwright Harbor and Herrington Harbor North.

Most of Deale’s charter fishing fleet is docked at the Happy Harbor docks. Happy Harbor Inn includes a bar and restaurant with outside deck and is a popular destination. Other popular eateries include Dockside Restaurant & Bar located next to Herrington Harbour North, Skipper’s Pier (a waterside crab house with dockside bar) located off Drum Point Road, and Pete Green’s also on Drum Point Road.