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Top 9 fishing trips in VA
Everything to Know About Booking a fishing charter in Virginia
What are the best fishing charters in Virginia?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 9 trips in Virginia, and the most popular trips in the area are Virginia Beach Inshore Charter - 31' Ocean Master guided by Kevin, Chesapeake Bay Monster Reds & Cobia - 25' C-Hawk guided by Jack, and Chesapeake Bay Trip - 31' Ocean Master guided by Kevin.
All guides on Captain Experiences are licensed, insured, and vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.
The most popular cities to book a charter in Virginia are Reedville and Virginia Beach.
What types of fishing charters are common in Virginia?
Inshore fishing is the most popular in Virginia as well as offshore fishing, river fishing, and nearshore fishing.
The most commonly sought after species in Virginia are: 1. cobia, 2. redfish, 3. spadefish, 4. spanish mackerel, and 5. black drum.
The most common fishing techniques in Virginia are light tackle fishing, heavy tackle fishing, and live bait fishing but trolling and bottom fishing are popular as well.
How much do Virginia fishing charters cost?
in Virginia prices can range anywhere from $600 to $3,000 and up, but the average price for a half day in Virginia is $700. The average price for a full day in Virginia is $1,145.
When is the best time to go fishing in Virginia?
The most popular season for fishing in Virginia is summer, and most anglers book their trips 60 days in advance.
Where can I get a Virginia fishing license and what are the bag limits in Virginia?
See here for more information on fishing licenses in Virginia, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Virginia. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Virginia.
How are fishing conditions in Virginia?
Virginia Fishing Reports from Our Damn Good Guides.
Cities in Virginia
Species in Virginia
- Albacore Tuna
- Amberjack
- Barracuda
- Bigeye Tuna
- Black Drum
- Black Marlin
- Black Seabass
- Blackfin Tuna
- Blacktip Shark
- Blue Marlin
- Bluefish
- Bonnethead Shark
- Cobia
- Flounder
- King Mackerel / Kingfish
- Little Tunny / False Albacore
- Mahi Mahi / Dorado
- Redfish
- Rockfish
- Sailfish
- Sheepshead
- Spadefish
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout
- Stingray
- Striped Bass
- Striped Marlin
- Wahoo
- White Marlin
- Yellowfin Tuna
Techniques in Virginia
Water Types in Virginia
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