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Inshore Fishing in Virginia Beach

Chesapeake Bay Fishing Trip

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31 ft 1 - 6 People From $720
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Inshore Fishing in Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach Luxury Inshore

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45 ft 1 - 6 People From $750
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Deep Sea Fishing in Virginia Beach

Deepsea VA-B Trip

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45 ft 1 - 6 People From $3,300
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Deep Sea Fishing in Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach Offshore Trolling

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32 ft 1 - 6 People From $2,999
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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach Offshore Wreck Trip

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32 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,600
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Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach Inshore/Nearshore

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Nearshore Fishing in Virginia Beach

VA Beach Nearshore Action

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Wanchese Offshore Trip

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55 ft 1 - 6 People From $2,000
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Outer Banks Action

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Fishing Outer Banks Style Capt Tim

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Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Wanchese

Wanchese Nearshore Trip

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Everything to Know About Booking a Virginia Beach live bait fishing charter

Why should I book a live bait fishing charter in Virginia Beach with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 7 live bait fishing trips in Virginia Beach, and the most popular trips in the area are Virginia Beach Offshore Wreck Trip guided by Chuck, Virginia Beach Luxury Inshore guided by Brian, and Virginia Beach Offshore Trolling guided by Chuck.

Our guides in Virginia Beach are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 5098 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 Beach? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in Virginia Beach.

What types of live bait fishing charters are common in Virginia Beach?

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

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Virginia Beach are: 1. cobia, 2. black drum, 3. spanish mackerel, 4. spadefish, and 5. redfish.

How much do Virginia Beach live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in Virginia Beach can range anywhere from about $655 to $1,895, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Virginia Beach is $906. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Virginia Beach is $1,461.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

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.

What month is best for on a live bait fishing charter in Virginia Beach?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in Virginia Beach is spring, and most anglers book their trips 40 days in advance.

Do I need 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.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    CPT John is a highly experience captain and fisherman who put us right on the tuna and tile fish. We landed 4 nice yellow fin and our limit of blue tile fish. Though he operated a smaller offshore boat, it performed perfectly and safely in 3-4 foot seas 30 miles offshore. He even dressed our fish upon return. I higjly recommend CPT John for any fishing excursion.

    Alan T. | June 21, 2025

    Trip: Full Day Bottomfishing Slam

  • ★★★★★
    John was Awesome we had a great time he kept us catching fish from the minute we got out until it was time to come back. His mate was Awesome to he was on top of everything baiting hooks to taking off the fish.they also filleted all of the fish for us when we got back. It was a great trip.

    Richard M. | June 2, 2025

    Trip: Full Day Bottomfishing Slam

  • ★★★★★
    Captain and mate were really great, the fish was slow for everyone we met today but they never quit. We brought several home.

    Gerald J. | May 13, 2023

    Trip: VA Beach Nearshore Action

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