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Fishing Charters · Virginia Beach, VA

Fishing Charters in Virginia Beach

16 listings · ranked by rating & reviews · updated 2026

Fishing charters put you on the water with a licensed captain, a rigged boat and local knowledge of where the fish are running. The market splits by trip length and water: an inshore or half-day trip commonly runs about $400-600 for the boat, while an offshore or full-day deep-sea trip lands closer to $1,000-2,000. Most captains price by the boat rather than per person, so a group of four splits the cost, and many include rods, reels, bait and tackle - always ask what is covered and what you bring. Rates vary by port, season and target species, so compare a couple of operators and confirm trip details, pricing and availability directly with the operator before you book.

Below are 16 fishing charters listings in Virginia Beach, VA, ranked by Google review volume so you can start with the most established options and contact them directly. The most-reviewed is Oceans East Bait & Tackle Shop (4.6★, 1,242 Google reviews).

Typical pricing

Typical US pricing: about $400-600 for an inshore or half-day charter and roughly $1,000-2,000 for an offshore or full-day deep-sea trip, usually priced per boat and split among the group. Licenses, rods and bait are often included - confirm current pricing and availability with the operator.

See our full guide to fishing in Virginia Beach for neighborhoods, local pricing and how to choose.

Top fishing charters listings in Virginia Beach

  1. 1
    Oceans East Bait & Tackle Shop
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    Oceans East Bait & Tackle Shop

    Virginia Beach

    Bait shop in Northwest, VA · 4.6★ (1242).

    ★ 4.6 · 1,242View →
  2. 2
    Virginia Beach Fishing Center
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    Virginia Beach Fishing Center

    Virginia Beach

    Marina in North Virginia Beach, VA · 4.7★ (878).

    ★ 4.7 · 878View →
  3. 3
    AquaMan Sport Fishing Charters Virginia Beach
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    AquaMan Sport Fishing Charters Virginia Beach

    Virginia Beach

    Fishing charter in North Virginia Beach, VA · 4.8★ (213).

    ★ 4.8 · 213View →
  4. 4
    Princess Anne Distributing Co.
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    Princess Anne Distributing Co.

    Virginia Beach

    Bait shop in ViBe Creative District, VA · 4.8★ (150).

    ★ 4.8 · 150View →
  5. 5
    Great Outdoor Provision Co.
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    Great Outdoor Provision Co.

    Virginia Beach

    Outdoor sports store in North Virginia Beach, VA · 4.6★ (140).

    ★ 4.6 · 140View →
  6. 6
    E-FishinSea Sport Fishing Charters Virginia Beach
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    E-FishinSea Sport Fishing Charters Virginia Beach

    Virginia Beach

    Fishing charter in North Virginia Beach, VA · 5★ (119).

    ★ 5 · 119View →
  7. 7
    First Landing Charters
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    First Landing Charters

    Virginia Beach

    Fishing charter in North Virginia Beach, VA · 4.4★ (79).

    ★ 4.4 · 79View →
  8. 8
    Knot Tell'n Fishing Charters
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    Knot Tell'n Fishing Charters

    Virginia Beach

    Fishing charter in Dam Neck, VA · 4.9★ (65).

    ★ 4.9 · 65View →
  9. 9
    Knot Wish'n Custom Charters
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    Knot Wish'n Custom Charters

    Virginia Beach

    Fishing charter in North Virginia Beach, VA · 4.9★ (61).

    ★ 4.9 · 61View →
  10. 10
    Fly'n Fish Sportfishing
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    Fly'n Fish Sportfishing

    Virginia Beach

    Fishing charter in North Virginia Beach, VA · 5★ (58).

    ★ 5 · 58View →
  11. 11
    Four Reel Charters
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    Four Reel Charters

    Virginia Beach

    Fishing charter in North Virginia Beach, VA · 4.3★ (53).

    ★ 4.3 · 53View →
  12. 12
    LULU Fishing Charters
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    LULU Fishing Charters

    Virginia Beach

    Fishing charter in Virginia Beach, VA · 5★ (34).

    ★ 5 · 34View →
  13. 13
    Charter Boat-High Hopes
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    Charter Boat-High Hopes

    Virginia Beach

    Fishing charter in North Virginia Beach, VA · 4.5★ (30).

    ★ 4.5 · 30View →
  14. 14
    Smoke Show Sportfishing
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    Smoke Show Sportfishing

    Virginia Beach

    Fishing charter in North Virginia Beach, VA · 5★ (27).

    ★ 5 · 27View →
  15. 15
    Sea Teaser Sportfishing Charters
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    Sea Teaser Sportfishing Charters

    Virginia Beach

    Fishing charter in North Virginia Beach, VA · 4.9★ (26).

    ★ 4.9 · 26View →
  16. 16
    MarVa Outdoors
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    MarVa Outdoors

    Virginia Beach

    Fishing charter in Norfolk, VA · 4.8★ (24).

    ★ 4.8 · 24View →

FAQ

Fishing Charters in Virginia Beach - common questions

How many fishing charters are there in Virginia Beach? +
Lure Compass lists 16 listings for fishing charters in Virginia Beach, VA.
Who has the best-rated fishing charters in Virginia Beach? +
By Google review volume, Oceans East Bait & Tackle Shop is the most-reviewed fishing charters listing in Virginia Beach (4.6★, 1,242 reviews). Rankings follow review count, not paid placement.
How much does a fishing charter cost? +
A half-day inshore charter typically runs about $400-600 for the boat, and a full-day offshore or deep-sea trip commonly lands between $1,000 and $2,000. Most captains price per boat, so the cost splits across your group. Rates vary by port, season and target species - confirm current pricing and availability with the operator.
Is fishing gear included on a charter? +
Most charters include rods, reels, bait and terminal tackle, and the captain usually carries the required vessel licenses. Coolers, food and drinks are commonly bring-your-own. Ask each operator exactly what is provided and what you should bring, along with their policy on keeping or releasing your catch.
How do I choose a fishing charter? +
Compare Google ratings and review counts across a few operators, check which species and waters they target and the trip length that fits you, and ask what the price includes. Reviews mentioning the captain by name are a good signal. Once you have a shortlist, confirm trip details, pricing and availability directly with the operator.
How much does a fishing charter cost in Virginia Beach? +
Virginia Beach charters typically run about $500-$1,400 depending on the trip. Bay and nearshore structure trips for flounder and sea bass are the most affordable; full-day cobia trips and offshore canyon runs for tuna and marlin sit at the top because of the distance and fuel. Confirm the all-in price with the operator.
When is rockfish season in Virginia Beach? +
Trophy striped bass, called rockfish here, are mainly a late-fall and winter target as big migratory fish stage around the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel and the bay mouth. Regulations and seasons for keeping them change, so ask your captain what is open for your dates.
What can you catch fishing Virginia Beach in summer? +
Summer is prime for cobia sight-fishing and big red drum near the shoals, with flounder and black sea bass holding on structure like the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. Offshore canyon trips run to the Gulf Stream edge for tuna and marlin when the weather allows.

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