Offshore Full Day Norfolk VA Fishing Charter
Private Trip
Offshore Fishing
Fullday offshore charter targets tautog, seabass, and flounder.Eighthour minimum trip accommodates up to four guests.All fishing licenses included with trolling and bottom techniques.
When you want serious offshore fishing action in Virginia waters, this full-day charter with Remedy Sport Fishing delivers exactly what you're looking for. Running a solid 8 hours minimum from March through December, this trip puts you on productive offshore structure where tautog, black seabass, and flounder call home. At $1,100 for up to four anglers, you're getting premium time on the water with a captain who knows these Norfolk grounds inside and out. Your fishing licenses are covered, so all you need to bring is your appetite for some real offshore action and maybe a cooler for your catch.
This isn't your typical half-day run to the nearshore lumps. We're talking about a proper offshore adventure that gives you time to really work the water and put fish in the boat. The beauty of an 8-hour trip is you're not rushing - we can hit multiple spots, adjust tactics based on what's biting, and really dial in on the best action of the day. The boat heads out to proven structure where these bottom fish love to hang, and with daily conditions always changing, your captain reads the water and puts you where the fish are feeding. Perfect for private groups who want to fish at their own pace without the crowd, this charter keeps things personal with just four anglers max. Whether you're bringing the family or a crew of serious fishermen, there's room to spread out and everyone gets their shot at the action.
The magic happens when you combine trolling runs with targeted bottom fishing, covering both open water and structure efficiently. On the way out to the offshore spots, we'll pull lines to pick up anything cruising the water column. Once we hit the productive bottom, it's all about precision drops to the reef areas and wrecks where these fish stack up. Bottom fishing here means working jigs, natural baits, and keeping your lines tight while the boat holds position over structure. The captain provides all the tackle you need, from the heavy offshore rods that can handle big tautog pulls to the lighter setups perfect for flounder. You'll learn to feel the difference between a pick-up and bottom, how to work a jig properly, and when to set the hook on these smart fish that love to mouth bait before committing.
Tautog are the offshore kings around Norfolk's structure, and these black-and-white bruisers put up fights that'll test your tackle and technique. Running from fall through early winter, tautog season brings some of the best bottom fishing Virginia has to offer. These fish love hard structure - wrecks, reefs, and rocky bottom where they feed on crabs, mussels, and anything they can crush with those powerful jaws. What makes them so addictive is their fight - pure power straight down, using every inch of structure to try and break you off. Plus, they're some of the best eating fish in the ocean, with firm white meat that's perfect on the grill.
Black seabass are your bread-and-butter offshore catch, schooling up around structure in numbers that can make for fast action when you find them. These fish run from spring through late fall, with summer months producing excellent fishing in 60-80 feet of water. They're aggressive feeders that'll hit both jigs and bait, and when you hook into a school, the action can be non-stop. Seabass fight with surprising power for their size, and their table fare is outstanding - flaky white meat that's mild and versatile in the kitchen.
Summer flounder, or fluke as most anglers call them, are the flatfish prize of the offshore waters. These ambush predators lie in wait on sandy bottom near structure, ready to crush baitfish and anything else that swims by. Flounder season typically runs spring through early fall, with summer producing the biggest fish. What makes them special is their size potential - while you'll catch plenty of keeper-sized fish, there's always the chance of hooking into a genuine doormat that'll have you questioning your tackle. They fight differently than other bottom fish, more like a submarine pulling deep, and their white meat is considered premium table fare by serious anglers.
Grey triggerfish add some variety to the offshore mix when they're in season. These tropical visitors push north during warmer months, bringing their unique looks and excellent eating qualities to Virginia waters. Triggers have small mouths but big attitudes, often requiring smaller hooks and precise presentations. When you hook one, they fight with a sideways pulling motion that's different from typical bottom fish, and their meat is firm and sweet - a real treat for anglers who appreciate good table fare.
This full-day offshore charter represents serious value for groups who want extended time on productive fishing grounds with a captain who knows how to put you on fish. With tautog season running March through December, you've got a long window to plan your trip around the best conditions and your schedule. The $1,100 rate covers your group of four for the full 8 hours, including all licenses and tackle, making it straightforward to budget your fishing adventure. Remember that deposits are non-refundable, so book when you're committed to getting offshore and ready for some of the best bottom fishing Virginia waters have to offer. These offshore trips fill up during peak seasons, especially during prime tautog time, so don't wait to secure your dates for what could be your best fishing day of the year.
Get ready to chase fish offshore Norfolk aboard our solid 28-foot Century boat. This fishing machine packs a Yamaha 250hp engine that'll cruise you out to productive waters at 35 knots, getting you to the fish fast and back to dock comfortable. The clean deck layout gives you plenty of room to work your lines whether you're trolling for pelagics or dropping bottom rigs on structure for black seabass, tautog, and flounder. Built for stability in offshore conditions, this boat handles the Atlantic swells while you focus on filling the cooler. With space for four anglers, you'll have room to fish without bumping elbows. We'll spend a full 8 hours working the best spots based on daily conditions and seasonal patterns. All licenses covered, techniques taught, and plenty of time to dial in your offshore game.
Centropristis StriataBlack sea bass are reliable fighters that make up the backbone of our offshore trips. These chunky grouper relatives average 1-4 pounds but can reach 8+ pounds around deeper wrecks and rocky bottom in 60-120 feet. Peak season runs May through October when they're closest to shore. What guests love is their aggressive strike and solid fight all the way to the boat - they don't give up easy. The meat is excellent too, firm and mild. Males turn bright blue during spawning season, which is pretty cool to see. They're structure oriented, so we fish them around wrecks and reefs. Pro tip: once you hook one, work the area hard - they school up tight and where there's one, there's usually more.
Balistes CapriscusGrey triggerfish are the bulldogs of the reef - tough, aggressive, and built like tanks. They average 12-17 inches but 2-3 pounders pack serious punch with their powerful jaws and sharp teeth. We find them around hard bottom, ledges, and offshore structure in 60-180 feet, mainly during warmer months. What makes them challenging is they're notorious bait stealers - they'll nip and pick before committing. But once hooked, they fight hard and dive straight for cover. The reward is some of the best eating fish in the ocean - firm, sweet meat that rivals grouper. They're also just cool looking with their leather-like skin and bright colors. Pro tip: use small hooks with tough squid chunks and reel fast when you feel contact - hesitate and they'll steal your bait.
Paralichthys DentatusSummer flounder are the "chameleons of the sea" - flatfish that perfectly match whatever bottom they're lying on. Most run 15-20 inches but doormat-sized fish over 5 pounds make for great photos and table fare. We target them from spring through fall over sandy bottom, drop-offs, and around structure edges in 15-60 feet. What's fun is watching them completely disappear against the sand until you move them. They're ambush predators with serious tooth, so the bite can be aggressive. The meat is premium - flaky, white, and mild. Best technique is drifting with bucktails tipped with squid or live minnows. Key tip: let them run with the bait a few seconds before setting the hook - they grab sideways and need time to turn it.
Tautoga OnitisTautog, or "blackfish," are chunky bottom dwellers that love rocky structure and wrecks. These tough fish run 1-3 pounds on average but can hit 20+ pounds. They're perfect for our Norfolk waters March through December, hiding around jetties, reefs, and artificial structure in 20-80 feet. What makes them special is their crushing power - they've got pharyngeal teeth that demolish crabs and mussels. The fight is more about brute strength than speed. They're also fantastic eating with firm, white meat. One key tip: use green crabs and crush the shells to create a scent trail. These fish are sneaky biters, so keep constant tension and set the hook hard when you feel that tap-tap-tap.
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