Fishing Charters in Virginia Beach

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Albacore Tuna

Species Name: Thunnus Alalunga

Habitat: Offshore

Weight: 20 - 45 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.

Bigeye Tuna

Species Name: Thunnus Obesus

Habitat: Offshore

Weight: 150 - 300 lbs.

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.

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.

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.

Crevalle Jack

Species Name: Caranx Hippos

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

Weight: 15 - 60 lbs.

Goliath Grouper

Species Name: Epinephelus Itajara

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

Weight: 75 - 150 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.

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.

Redfish

Species Name: Sciaenops Ocellatus

Habitat: Onshore, Flats, Backcountry, Nearshore

Weight: 10 - 45 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Marlin

Species Name: Kajikia Albida

Habitat: Offshore

Weight: 45 - 65 lbs.

Yellowcheek Wrasse

Species Name: Halichoeres Cyanocephalus

Habitat: Nearshore

Weight: lbs.

Yellowfin Tuna

Species Name: Thunnus Albacares

Habitat: Offshore

Weight: 40 - 150 lbs.

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Scott Horton

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

August 10, 2022

Jay Leach

patriotic excursions

Jay Leach

Awesome experience! Worth every penny. And Eric was a superb captain. We all enjoyed the experience and are still talking about it!! Thanks so much Patriotic Excursions.

July 10, 2022

Jay Leach

patriotic excursions

Jay Leach

We saw so many dolphins! In addition, the kids loved the boat ride and it is truly the only VB experience. Thanks for the memories!!!

June 30, 2022

Jay Leach

patriotic excursions

Jay Leach

We had a great time!!! 100% recommend to anyone looking for something fun and a little different. We didn't get a whole lot of the Military info we thought we were going to but we really enjoyed the dolphins, going around on the water, the lighthouse, even getting wet with the cold water wasn't all that bad. So glad I found this and hope you enjoy yourself too!

May 30, 2022

Jay Leach

patriotic excursions

Jay Leach

First time on a boat, this was a phenomenal experience!!! Captain J was very knowledgeable & made our girls trip experience wonderful!!! The dolphins were beautiful to watch & the weather was beautiful!!! Please go visit Patriotic Excursion for a Wonderful Excursion!!!

May 30, 2022

Jay Leach

patriotic excursions

Jay Leach

This was a very nice trip, it was windy so we couldn’t go out far for safety reasons. Our captain Jay made the trip very fun and relaxing, despite having to stay inland for weather reasons. Overall very nice scenery. Oh and Jay brought a guard lion (dog) she was very behaved and guarded the boat by sleeping.

March 30, 2022

Jay Leach

patriotic excursions

Jay Leach

Captain Jay made it an amazing birthday trip for our grandson. We had hoped to see whales, but he made sure we knew that the chances were slim at the time we took the tour. He did locate multiple dolphins for us and got us so close we thought the grandson was going to join the pod. We came away soaked, but with a happy, happy boy!

December 30, 2021

Jay Leach

patriotic excursions

Jay Leach

Wow! Unbelievable experience… definitely not a typical tourist boat trip! Captain Jay was very informative, attentive and knowledgeable about the historic events that led to inception of the Navy Seals. He was conscientious about safety measures to make sure we all felt comfortable and safe on a riveting and rigorous nautical experience. One of a kind trip that instilled pride in our military forces and their joint efforts in world conflicts. The highlight of the trip was Jay’s ability to locate dolphins and give us an up close experience. Thank you for an unforgettable afternoon.

August 30, 2021

Jay Leach

patriotic excursions

Jay Leach

This is not your cookie cutter tourist trap. Great time, personalized experience. Yes,a bit pricier than others but an experience you will never forget. Not a dry spot on me. Make sure you tighten your hat because if the speed doesn't get them, the splashes will. We were the only ones on the boat other than the crew of two. My one year old enjoyed herself so much! Military helicopters were running drills overhead while the dolphins rode the waves. Waterproof your phone and wallet. Enjoy the ride... You've made the right decision!!!

August 30, 2021

Jay Leach

patriotic excursions

Jay Leach

Captain Jay showed is a great time on our sunset cruise. We saw lots of dolphins which made me happy. Then he drove the boat like we were in Fast and Furious VA Beach, which made my boys happy. He pointed out interesting landmarks and definitely gave us our money's worth. Sunset was definitely the time to go as it was cooler and fun to watch the changing colors over the water. Boat launches from the marina next to Chick's Oyster Bar. Marina parking is separate from Chick's.

July 31, 2021

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