Damn Good Redfish Fishing Charters In Chesapeake Bay

The best redfish fishing charters in Chesapeake Bay are:

• Get Hooked Charters
• Afishinado Fishing Charters

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 3 redfish trips in Chesapeake Bay, and the most popular trips in the area are Full day Fishing Trip - 40’ Evans guided by Buck, Chesapeake Bay Fishing Trip guided by Kevin, and VA Beach Nearshore Action guided by Kevin.

Our guides in Chesapeake Bay are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 3816 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

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Nearshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for redfish in Chesapeake Bay as well as inshore fishing and river fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Chesapeake Bay are light tackle fishing, live bait fishing, and artificial lure fishing but heavy tackle fishing and bottom fishing are popular as well.

Prices for redfish in Chesapeake Bay can range anywhere from about $685 to $1,218, but the average price for a half day trip for redfish in Chesapeake Bay is $710. The average price for a full day trip for redfish in Chesapeake Bay is $962.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season for redfish fishing in Chesapeake Bay is spring, and most anglers book their trips 75 days in advance.

See here for more information on redfish fishing licenses in Chesapeake Bay, redfish bag limits, and fishing season regulations for redfish in Chesapeake Bay. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right redfish rules and regulations in Chesapeake Bay.