Damn Good Flats Fishing Charters In Virginia Beach

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 3 flats trips in Virginia Beach, and the most popular trips in the area are Virginia Beach Back Bay Trips guided by Zachary, Flyfish The Eastern Shore guided by Denny, and Half Day Trip – Backcountry guided by Doug.

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The most commonly sought after species for flats fishing are: 1. redfish, 2. speckled trout, 3. flounder, 4. largemouth bass, and 5. striped bass.

The most common fishing techniques in Virginia Beach are fly fishing, sight casting, and wading but topwater fishing and light tackle fishing are popular as well.

Prices for flats fishing in Virginia Beach can range anywhere from about $430 to $1,200, but the average price for a half day trip for flats fishing in Virginia Beach is $517. The average price for a full day trip for flats fishing in Virginia Beach is $863.

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 flats fishing in Virginia Beach is summer, and most anglers book their trips 0 days in advance.

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.