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Top 8 fishing trips near Virginia Beach, VA
Everything to Know About Booking a fishing charter in Virginia Beach
What are the best fishing charters in Virginia Beach?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 8 trips in Virginia Beach, 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.
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Another popular city nearby for booking a charter is Reedville.
What types of fishing charters are common in Virginia Beach?
Inshore fishing is the most popular in Virginia Beach as well as offshore fishing.
The most commonly sought after species in Virginia Beach are: 1. cobia, 2. redfish, 3. spadefish, 4. spanish mackerel, and 5. black drum.
The most common fishing techniques in Virginia Beach are light tackle fishing, live bait fishing, and heavy tackle fishing but trolling and bottom fishing are popular as well.
How much do Virginia Beach fishing charters cost?
in Virginia Beach prices can range anywhere from $600 to $3,000 and up, but the average price for a half day in Virginia Beach is $700. The average price for a full day in Virginia Beach is $1,379.
When is the best time to go fishing in Virginia Beach?
The most popular season for fishing in Virginia Beach is summer, and most anglers book their trips 60 days in advance.
Where can I get a Virginia Beach fishing license and what are the bag limits in Virginia Beach?
See here for more information on fishing licenses in Virginia Beach, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Virginia Beach. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Virginia Beach.
Virginia Beach Fishing Charter Overview
Virginia fishing trips offer a unique blend of southern hospitality and hard-working grit thanks to our guides.
Virginia Beach fishing charters are nonstop fun. Take off from the Virginia Beach Fishing Center and cruise out of Rudee Inlet to fish for Rockfish and Cobia at the Chesapeake Light Tower, or stay close by fishing nearshore waters along Sandbridge Beach.
Fishing Virginia Beach is always exciting with a vibrant offshore fishery, endless inshore backwaters, and so much nearshore action you'll never want to call it a day!
With its unique location right at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Beach and the entire 7 cities area offer plenty of fishing year-round and truly are the pinnacle of Virginia fishing charters.
Rockfish Fishing in Virginia Beach
Up to an estimated 90% of the world’s striped bass (known as rockfish in these parts) live in the Chesapeake Bay! Many anglers hit Virginia Beach specifically to target rockfish. With plenty of tournaments and multiple seasons for rockfish, there is always a ton of action on our Virginia Beach inshore fishing charters.
In addition to wild times chasing rockfish, other species to catch include flounder, redfish, and cobia, which are all hard-fighting and delicious species to target.
Offshore Fishing Charters Virginia Beach
Offshore action is plentiful, especially when you head out to Norfolk Canyon. This canyon is an underwater crevasse jutting off from the continental shelf and it brings the deep ocean giants closer to shore. Once in the Norfolk Canyon, you'll have a quality shot at some solid yellowfin, wahoo, cobia, and bluefish. The big billfish can be found here as well eating baitfish and maybe even your lure.
Other Things to Do in Virginia Beach
Fishing Virginia Beach is never the only fun to be had. Head out on a hike or just do some sightseeing in First Landing State Park. For those who don’t want to walk as much the Norfolk Botanical Gardens are gorgeous and a relaxing place to spend time.
If you have kids then the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center is the place to go with endless exhibits to keep the whole family entertained.
How are fishing conditions in Virginia Beach?
Virginia Beach Fishing Reports from Our Damn Good Guides.
Species in Virginia Beach
- 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 Beach
Water Types in Virginia Beach
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