Fishing Charters in Virginia

Q: Who are the best rated guides in Virginia?

Some of the best rated guides in Virginia are: Knot Tell'n Fishing charters Class Act Charters Four Winds Chartering Never Enough Sportfishing Hartman Guide Services Capt. Hub's Charters FIN-ATIC Sport Fishing Fish Head Guides Prowler Fishing Charter Hillbilly Express sportfishing

Q: What are the top fishing types in Virginia?

Some of the best trip types in Virginia are: Offshore Fishing Inshore Fishing Shore Fishing Lakes/Reservoirs/Ponds Fishing River Fishing Wrecks/Reefs Fishing Big game hunting Flats/Shallows Fishing Backcountry Fishing Active hunting

Q: What are the top species I can catch in Virginia?

Some of the top fish species you can catch in Virginia are: Albacore Tuna Atlantic Croaker Atlantic Goldeneye Tilefish Atlantic Mackerel Atlantic Sharpnose Shark Barndoor Skate Bigeye Tuna Black Drum Black Sea Bass Blackfin Tuna

Q: Do I need experience to go on a Fishing Charter?

Absolutely not! Most charter captains welcome anglers of all skill levels and specialize in teaching beginners. Many charters are family-friendly and will teach basic fishing techniques, help with equipment, and ensure everyone has a great time. Let your captain know your experience level when booking so they can tailor the trip accordingly.

Discover top rated fishing charters and guides in Virginia

Virginia: 45 fishing charters available

5.0 • Virginia Beach, VA

Knot Tell'n Fishing charters

3 Trips Available

9 Trips Available

Four Winds Chartering

Starting at $550

10 Trips Available

5.0 • Chesapeake Bay

Never Enough Sportfishing

Starting at $600

5 Trips Available

5.0 • Moneta, VA

Hartman Guide Services

1 Trip Available

2 Trips Available

FIN-ATIC Sport Fishing

7 Trips Available

5 Trips Available

Prowler Fishing Charter

Starting at $450

11 Trips Available

5.0 • Chincoteague Island, VA

Hillbilly Express sportfishing

Starting at $300

6 Trips Available

5.0 • Virginia Beach, VA

Patriotic Excursions

Starting at $350

11 Trips Available

5.0 • Stafford, VA

Atomic Fishing Charters

Starting at $300

4 Trips Available

5.0 • Cape Charles

Earning Stripes Sportfishing

Starting at $880

5 Trips Available

5.0 • Virginia Beach, VA

Still Waters Fishing

Starting at $200

2 Trips Available

5.0 • Virginia Beach

Cast & Blast Fishing Charters

Starting at $650

2 Trips Available

5.0 • Cape Charles, VA

Salty Hooker Charters

Starting at $945

1 Trip Available

5.0 • Cape Charles, VA

Local Honey Chesapeake Bay Charters

Starting at $300

3 Trips Available

5.0 • Hardy, VA

Pullin' Drag Striper Fishing Charter

Starting at $300

2 Trips Available

5.0 • Charlottesville, VA

Highland Outdoors Adventures

3 Trips Available

5 Trips Available

Good to Go Sport Fishing Charters

Starting at $400

3 Trips Available

5.0 • Virginia Beach, VA

Alanna Kay Sportfishing

Starting at $375

7 Trips Available

5.0 • Virginia Beach, VA

8 Trips Available

9 Trips Available

Kj's Outdoor Adventures

16 Trips Available

8 Trips Available

Andrew Stiles Fly Fishing Adventures

Starting at $180

7 Trips Available

5.0 • Cape Charles, VA

Thomason Tradition Sport Fishing

3 Trips Available

5 Trips Available

Chasin’ Wake Charters

Starting at $250

6 Trips Available

5.0 • Norfolk

Goin’ Anyways SportFishing

Starting at $400

5 Trips Available

5.0 • Chesapeake

Is That Right Sport Fishing

Starting at $700

8 Trips Available

Hopewell, VA

Reel Country Guide Service

Starting at $630

6 Trips Available

5.0 • Chesapeake Bay

River Wing Guide Services

Starting at $275

7 Trips Available

5.0 • Virginia

Goober Time Guide Service

16 Trips Available

5 Trips Available

Hell on Reels Guide Service

8 Trips Available

5 Trips Available

Reed And Reel Fishing Company

Starting at $250

8 Trips Available

5.0 • Virginia Beach

Puttin’n Sportsfishing

Starting at $3

22 Trips Available

5.0 • The Back Deck, Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA, USA

Nauti Dog Sportfishing

Starting at $250

9 Trips Available

5.0 • Virginia Beach, VA

Shelton's Charter Fishing

Starting at $425

7 Trips Available

Virginia

Custom Tides Guide Service

Starting at $400

4 Trips Available

Virginia Beach, VA

Fly’N Fish - Virginia Beach Sportfishing Charters

8 Trips Available

1 Trip Available

Top Species

Albacore Tuna

Species Name: Thunnus Alalunga

Habitat: Offshore

Weight: 20 - 45 lbs.

Atlantic Croaker

Species Name: Micropogonias Undulatus

Habitat: Offshore, Ocean Floor, Estuaries

Weight: 1 - 8 lbs.

Atlantic Goldeneye Tilefish

Species Name: Caulolatilus Chrysops

Habitat: Offshore, Reef, Wreck

Weight: 40 - 65 lbs.

Atlantic Mackerel

Species Name: Scomber Scombrus

Habitat: Nearshore, Offshore

Weight: 1 - 3 lbs.

Atlantic Sharpnose Shark

Species Name: Rhizoprionodon Terraenovae

Habitat: Shallow, Warm Water

Weight: 7 - 9 lbs.

Barndoor Skate

Species Name: Dipturus Laevis

Habitat: Onshore, Offshore, Ocean Floor, Continental Shelves

Weight: 4 - 44 lbs.

Bigeye Tuna

Species Name: Thunnus Obesus

Habitat: Offshore

Weight: 150 - 300 lbs.

Black Bear

Species Name: Black Bear

Black Drum

Species Name: Pogonias Cromis

Habitat: Brackish Waters, Onshore

Weight: 15 - 90 lbs.

Black Sea Bass

Species Name: Centropristis Striata

Habitat: Offshore, Onshore, Nearshore, Wreck, Reef

Weight: 2 - 9 lbs.

Blackfin Tuna

Species Name: Thunnus Atlanticus

Habitat: Offshore

Weight: 2 - 20 lbs.

Blackline Tilefish

Species Name: Caulolatilus Cyanops

Habitat: Offshore, Reef, Wreck

Weight: 10 - 24 lbs.

Blacktip Shark

Species Name: Carcharhinus Limbatus

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Continental Shelves, Insular Shelves

Weight: 100 - 150 lbs.

Blue Catfish

Species Name: Ictalurus Furcatus

Habitat: River, Lake, Flats, Backcountry

Weight: 20 - 81 lbs.

Blue Marlin

Species Name: Makaira Nigricans

Habitat: Offshore, Open Water

Weight: 200 - 400 lbs.

Bluefin Tuna

Species Name: Thunnus Thynnus

Habitat: Offshore

Weight: 200 - 600 lbs.

Bluefish

Species Name: Pomatomus Saltatrix

Habitat: Nearshore, Onshore

Weight: 3 - 15 lbs.

Bonnethead Shark

Species Name: Sphyrna Tiburo

Habitat: Offshore

Weight: 13 - 28 lbs.

Brook Trout

Species Name: Salvelinus Fontinalis

Habitat: Lake, River

Weight: 1 - 10 lbs.

Brown Trout

Species Name: Tylosurus Acus

Habitat: Lake, River

Weight: 2 - 40 lbs.

Bull Shark

Species Name: Carcharhinus Leucas

Habitat: Warm, Shallow Nearshore, River

Weight: 200 - 500 lbs.

Channel Catfish

Species Name: Ictalurus Punctatus

Habitat: Rivers, Tidal Mouths, Bends, Wrecks

Weight: 2 - 4 lbs.

Cobia

Species Name: Rachycentron Canadum

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Offshore, Reef, Wreck

Weight: 10 - 80 lbs.

Common Carp

Species Name: Cyprinus Carpio

Habitat: River, Lake, Backcountry

Weight: 5 - 100 lbs.

Crappie

Species Name: Pomoxis Nigromaculatus

Habitat: River, Lake

Weight: 0 - 5 lbs.

Crevalle Jack

Species Name: Caranx Hippos

Habitat: River, Onshore, Nearshore, Offshore, Reef, Flats Backcountry, Wreck

Weight: 15 - 60 lbs.

Flathead Catfish

Species Name: Pylodictis Olivaris

Habitat: River, Lake, Flats, Backcountry

Weight: 4 - 60 lbs.

Goldfish

Species Name: Carassius Auratus

Habitat: Ponds, Lakes, Streams, Ditches

Weight: 1 - 10 lbs.

Goliath Grouper

Species Name: Epinephelus Itajara

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Reef, Backcountry, Flats, Wreck

Weight: 75 - 150 lbs.

Great Snakehead

Species Name: Channa Marulius

Habitat: Lakes, Reservoirs, Canals, Swamps, Rivers

Weight: 4 - 15 lbs.

Greater Amberjack

Species Name: Seriola dumerili

Habitat: Offshore, Reefs, Wrecks

Weight: 40 - 200 lbs.

Grey Tilefish

Species Name: Caulolatilus Microps

Habitat: Offshore, Deepwater, Continental Shelf, Continental Slopes

Weight: 5 - 23 lbs.

Grey Triggerfish

Species Name: Balistes Capriscus

Habitat: Inshore, offshore

Weight: 11 - 13 lbs.

King Mackerel

Species Name: Scomberomorus Cavalla

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Offshore, Reef, Wreck

Weight: 10 - 20 lbs.

Largemouth Bass

Species Name: Micropterus Nigricans

Habitat: Lake, Pond, Rivers

Weight: 2 - 22 lbs.

Lesser Amberjack

Species Name: Seriola Fasciata

Habitat: Nearshore, Offshore

Weight: 8 - 12 lbs.

Little Tunny

Species Name: Euthynnus Alletteratus

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Offshore

Weight: 5 - 15 lbs.

Longnose Gar

Species Name: Lepisosteus Osseus

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Marsh, Rivers

Weight: 30 - 55 lbs.

Mahi Mahi or Common Dolphinfish

Species Name: Coryphaena Hippurus

Habitat: Offshore

Weight: 15 - 30 lbs.

Ocean Triggerfish

Species Name: Canthidermis Sufflamen

Habitat: Offshore, Reef

Weight: 4 - 13 lbs.

Rainbow Trout

Species Name: Oncorhynchus Mykiss

Habitat: River, Lake

Weight: 1 - 8 lbs.

Redfish

Species Name: Sciaenops Ocellatus

Habitat: Onshore, Flats, Backcountry, Nearshore

Weight: 10 - 45 lbs.

Rock Bass

Species Name: Ambloplites Rupestris

Habitat: Lake, Stream Pools, Vegetation, Rocky Bottom

Weight: 1 - 3 lbs.

Sand Tiger Shark

Species Name: Carcharias Taurus

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Coral Reefs, Estuaries

Weight: 191 - 350 lbs.

Sea Bass

Species Name: Centropristis Striata

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Offshore, Reef, Wreck

Weight: 2 - 9 lbs.

Sea Trout

Species Name: Salmo Trutta

Habitat: Inshore, Nearshore, Covered River

Weight: 1 - 6 lbs.

Sheepshead

Species Name: Archosargus Probatocephalus

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Offshore, Reef, Wreck

Weight: 1 - 8 lbs.

Shortfin Mako Shark

Species Name: Isurus Oxyrinchus

Habitat: Offshore

Weight: 150 - 300 lbs.

Skipjack Tuna

Species Name: Katsuwonus Pelamis

Habitat: Offshore, Temperate Waters

Weight: 18 - 76 lbs.

Smallmouth Bass

Species Name: Micropterus Dolomieu

Habitat: Lake, River

Weight: 1 - 4 lbs.

Snook

Species Name: Centropomus Undecimalis

Habitat: Inshore, Flats, Backcountry

Weight: 12 - 29 lbs.

Southern Flounder

Species Name: Paralichthys Lethostigma

Habitat: Onshore, Inshore, Channels, Rivers

Weight: 1 - 4 lbs.

Spadefish

Species Name: Chaetodipterus Faber

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore

Weight: 3 - 14 lbs.

Spanish Mackerel

Species Name: Scomberomorus Maculatus

Habitat: offshore, onshore, nearshore

Weight: 8 - 120 lbs.

Spotted Weakfish

Species Name: Cynoscion Nebulosus

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Coastal River

Weight: 3 - 17 lbs.

Striped Bass

Species Name: Morone Saxatilis

Habitat: River, Lake, Onshore, Near shore

Weight: 10 - 81 lbs.

Summer Flounder

Species Name: Paralichthys Dentatus

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Offshore

Weight: 1 - 5 lbs.

Swordfish

Species Name: Xiphias Gladius

Habitat: Offshore, Deepwater

Weight: 100 - 400 lbs.

Tarpon

Species Name: Megalops Atlanticus

Habitat: Inshore, Flats, Backcountry

Weight: 25 - 63 lbs.

Tautog

Species Name: Tautoga Onitis

Habitat: rocky outcrops, boulders, jetties

Weight: 1 - 3 lbs.

Tiger Shark

Species Name: Galeocerdo Cuvier

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Offshore, Reef, Wreck

Weight: 850 - 3000 lbs.

Wahoo Fish

Species Name: Acanthocybium Solandri

Habitat: Nearshore, Offshore, Reef

Weight: 15 - 184 lbs.

White Catfish

Species Name: Ameiurus Catus

Habitat: Coastal River, Tidal Water

Weight: 6 - 9 lbs.

White Croaker

Species Name: Genyonemus Lineatus

Habitat: Nearshore, Offshore, Bays

Weight: 0 - 1 lbs.

White Marlin

Species Name: Kajikia Albida

Habitat: Offshore

Weight: 45 - 65 lbs.

White Perch

Species Name: Morone Americana

Habitat: inshore

Weight: 0 - 3 lbs.

Yellowcheek Wrasse

Species Name: Halichoeres Cyanocephalus

Habitat: Nearshore

Weight: lbs.

Yellowfin Tuna

Species Name: Thunnus Albacares

Habitat: Offshore

Weight: 40 - 150 lbs.

Top Deep Sea Fishing Trips in Virginia

5.0 • Virginia Beach, VA

Knot Tell'n Fishing charters

3 Trips Available

9 Trips Available

Four Winds Chartering

Starting at $550

10 Trips Available

5.0 • Chesapeake Bay

Never Enough Sportfishing

5 Trips Available

2 Trips Available

FIN-ATIC Sport Fishing

Starting at $650

7 Trips Available

5.0 • Norfolk

Prowler Fishing Charter

Starting at $450

11 Trips Available

5.0 • Chincoteague Island, VA

Hillbilly Express sportfishing

Starting at $300

6 Trips Available

5.0 • Virginia Beach, VA

Patriotic Excursions

Starting at $350

11 Trips Available

5.0 • Cape Charles

Earning Stripes Sportfishing

Starting at $880

5 Trips Available

5.0 • Virginia Beach

Cast & Blast Fishing Charters

Starting at $650

2 Trips Available

5.0 • Cape Charles, VA

Salty Hooker Charters

Starting at $945

1 Trip Available

5.0 • Cape Charles, VA

Local Honey Chesapeake Bay Charters

Starting at $300

3 Trips Available

5.0 • Manteo

Good to Go Sport Fishing Charters

Starting at $400

3 Trips Available

5.0 • Virginia Beach, VA

Alanna Kay Sportfishing

Starting at $375

7 Trips Available

5.0 • Virginia Beach, VA

8 Trips Available

9 Trips Available

Kj's Outdoor Adventures

16 Trips Available

5 Trips Available

Goin’ Anyways SportFishing

Starting at $400

5 Trips Available

5.0 • Chesapeake

Is That Right Sport Fishing

Starting at $700

8 Trips Available

5.0 • Virginia

Goober Time Guide Service

16 Trips Available

5 Trips Available

Reed And Reel Fishing Company

Starting at $250

8 Trips Available

5.0 • The Back Deck, Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA, USA

Nauti Dog Sportfishing

Starting at $250

9 Trips Available

5.0 • Virginia Beach, VA

Shelton's Charter Fishing

Starting at $425

7 Trips Available

Virginia Beach, VA

Fly’N Fish - Virginia Beach Sportfishing Charters

Starting at $525

8 Trips Available

Top Hunting Guides in Virginia

5.0 • Virginia

Insane Hunts

Starting at $4,500

5 Trips Available

Top Activities in Virginia

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Top Reviews

Virginia5 / 5

Based on 393 reviews by Guidesly anglers

Neal Hudgins

class act charters

Captain Neal did an amazing job getting us in fish and keeping us on them! We had such a great time! His boat was in top notch condition and everything went very smoothly. He knew exactly what gear we needed to catch fish and keep pulling them in. I highly recommend him to anyway!

CaseyHelton

June 28, 2023

Scott Horton

knot tell'n fishing charters

We couldn't have asked for a better trip! We will definitely be back and do this again.

August 10, 2022

Neal Hudgins

class act charters

Great trip. Had a blast . Thanks Neal ! Already looking forward to our next trip.

July 1, 2022

Neal Hudgins

class act charters

If I’m ever back down there, I will be looking him up again, and I would recommend Captain Neal to anyone wanting to have a great fishing experience!!!

June 10, 2022

Neal Hudgins

class act charters

Thank you Captain Neal. We had a great time. Very accommodating. He let us bring our dogs. Very nice boat.

April 10, 2022

Neal Hudgins

class act charters

The captain is very accommodating. He has fish finder which Is great. He was very polite and so much fun to hang with. we had a great time and will book with him again without hesitation. Thank you Neal for a great day on the water!!!

October 1, 2021

Neal Hudgins

class act charters

One of the best charters I've ever been on! Had a blast and Captain Hudgins put us on the fish.

August 15, 2021

Neal Hudgins

class act charters

Fun, professional and happy crew! Educated us about the Chesapeake and boats of the Chesapeake! Put us on the fish!!

August 4, 2021

Neal Hudgins

class act charters

Captain Neal Hudgins is a lifetime native of Gwynns Island. His family is rooted in the seafood and maritime industry. He started working as a deckhand on commercial fishing & crabbing boats around 8 years old. He has driven dump trucks, tractor-trailers, dirt track race cars, fire engines, boats & anything else with an engine or motor! He is also a veteran Firefighter & EMS worker with the rank of Captain. So safety is #1 for all customers that board the Class Act. Class Act Charters is a First Class operation & customer satisfaction is their specialty!!

June 11, 2021

Neal Hudgins

class act charters

We had an awesome time with Captain Neal! The ride was great. Everything was a great experience. Will use his service again in March!!

Fishing Charters in Virginia

Discover top rated fishing charters and guides in Virginia

Virginia: 45 fishing charters available

Top Species

Albacore Tuna

Atlantic Croaker

Atlantic Goldeneye Tilefish

Atlantic Mackerel

Atlantic Sharpnose Shark

Barndoor Skate

Bigeye Tuna

Black Bear

Black Drum

Black Sea Bass

Blackfin Tuna

Blackline Tilefish

Blacktip Shark

Blue Catfish

Blue Marlin

Bluefin Tuna

Bluefish

Bonnethead Shark

Brook Trout

Brown Trout

Bull Shark

Channel Catfish

Cobia

Common Carp

Crappie

Crevalle Jack

Flathead Catfish

Goldfish

Goliath Grouper

Great Snakehead

Greater Amberjack

Grey Tilefish

Grey Triggerfish

King Mackerel

Largemouth Bass

Lesser Amberjack

Little Tunny

Longnose Gar

Mahi Mahi or Common Dolphinfish

Ocean Triggerfish

Rainbow Trout

Redfish

Rock Bass

Sand Tiger Shark

Sea Bass

Sea Trout

Sheepshead

Shortfin Mako Shark

Skipjack Tuna

Smallmouth Bass

Snook

Southern Flounder

Spadefish

Spanish Mackerel

Spotted Weakfish

Striped Bass

Summer Flounder

Swordfish

Tarpon

Tautog

Tiger Shark

Wahoo Fish

White Catfish

White Croaker

White Marlin

White Perch

Yellowcheek Wrasse

Yellowfin Tuna

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FAQs about Virginia

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