Damn Good Cobia Fishing Charters In Virginia

The best cobia fishing charters in Virginia are:

• Nauti Dog Sportfishing guided by Kaleb U.
• Fish tales guided by Andrew P.
• Knot Tell'n Fishing Charters guided by Scott H. with 29 years of experience
• Puttin'n Sportsfishing guided by Preston H.
• Get Hooked Charters guided by Buck S. with 33 years of experience

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 15 cobia trips in Virginia, and the most popular trips in the area are 8 Hour Bay Trip guided by Preston, Half Day Inshore Fishing Am guided by Scott, and 10 Hour Wreck Trip guided by Kaleb.

Our guides in Virginia are rated a 4.67 out of 5 based on 8854 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 cobia guides / fishing lessons in Virginia? Check out our beginner and family friendly cobia guides in Virginia.

Nearshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for cobia in Virginia as well as inshore fishing, river fishing, and flats fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Virginia are bottom fishing, trolling, and light tackle fishing but live bait fishing and jigging are popular as well.

Prices for cobia in Virginia can range anywhere from about $688 to $2,000, but the average price for a half day trip for cobia in Virginia is $1,065. The average price for a full day trip for cobia in Virginia is $1,485.

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 cobia fishing in Virginia is summer, and most anglers book their trips 59 days in advance.

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 guide will always know all the relevant rules and regulations in Virginia.