Damn Good Chincoteague Fishing Charters

The best fishing charters in Chincoteague are:

• A-Dare inshore
• Sportfishing East Coast Inc.
• Restless Lady Charters
• Following Seas Guide Service
• Get Hooked Charters

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 46 trips in Chincoteague, and the most popular trips in the area are Shark Fishing guided by Pete, 4-8 Hr Ocean Trip guided by Pete, and 4hr Fishing Trip guided by Pete.

Our guides in Chincoteague are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 7126 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are 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.

Looking for kid friendly charters / fishing lessons in Chincoteague? Check out our beginner and family friendly charters in Chincoteague.

Nearshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing in Chincoteague as well as inshore fishing and flats fishing.

The most commonly sought after species in Chincoteague are: 1. flounder, 2. cobia, 3. black drum, 4. black seabass, and 5. blacktip shark.

The most common fishing techniques in Chincoteague are bottom fishing, drift fishing, and jigging but light tackle fishing and fly fishing are popular as well.

Prices in Chincoteague can range anywhere from about $451 to $2,190, but the average price for a half day trip in Chincoteague is $846. The average price for a full day trip in Chincoteague is $1,749.

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 fishing in Chincoteague is summer, and most anglers book their trips 0 days in advance.

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