Damn Good Live Bait Fishing Charters In Virginia

The best live bait fishing charters in Virginia are:

• Nauti Dog Sportfishing guided by Kaleb U.
• Knot Tell'n Fishing Charters guided by Scott H. with 29 years of experience
• Puttin'n Sportsfishing guided by Preston H.
• Back Bay Boat Works/ Fishing Charters guided by Zachary H.
• Tight Lines Guide Service, guided by Matt A.

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 14 live bait fishing trips in Virginia, and the most popular trips in the area are Deepsea VA-B Trip guided by Brian, Smith Mountain Lake Striper Charter guided by Matt, and Virginia Beach Back Bay Trips guided by Zachary.

Our guides in Virginia are rated a 4.63 out of 5 based on 8319 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 live bait fishing guides / fishing lessons in Virginia? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in Virginia.

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for live bait fishing in Virginia as well as nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and river fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Virginia are: 1. cobia, 2. redfish, 3. flounder, 4. mahi mahi, and 5. spadefish.

Prices for live bait fishing in Virginia can range anywhere from about $453 to $2,000, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Virginia is $868. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Virginia is $1,505.

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 to go on a live bait fishing charter in Virginia is summer, and most anglers book their trips 41 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.