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Fishing Guides · Virginia Beach, VA

Fishing Guides in Virginia Beach

1 listing · ranked by rating & reviews · updated 2026

Fishing guides are the specialists - independent pros and outfitters who focus on a specific fishery and style, from bass on a local lake to fly fishing a trout river or wading the flats. Where a charter is usually about the boat and the trip, a guide sells expertise and hands-on coaching, and typically runs a smaller, more personal operation. Day rates commonly fall around $300-600 depending on the water, target species and whether the trip is walk-and-wade or from a boat, often for one or two anglers. Many guides provide rods, flies or tackle and hold the required licensing - always ask what is included. Compare a few, read the reviews, and confirm trip details, pricing and availability directly with the guide.

Below are 1 fishing guides 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 Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle (4.7★, 101 Google reviews).

Typical pricing

Typical US pricing: guided fishing trips commonly run about $300-600 per day depending on the water, species and whether the trip is wade or boat-based, usually for one or two anglers. Gear is often included - confirm current pricing, what is provided and availability with the guide.

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

Top fishing guides listings in Virginia Beach

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    Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle
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    Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle

    Virginia Beach

    Fishing store in North Virginia Beach, VA · 4.7★ (101).

    ★ 4.7 · 101View →

FAQ

Fishing Guides in Virginia Beach - common questions

How many fishing guides are there in Virginia Beach? +
Lure Compass lists 1 listing for fishing guides in Virginia Beach, VA.
Who has the best-rated fishing guides in Virginia Beach? +
By Google review volume, Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle is the most-reviewed fishing guides listing in Virginia Beach (4.7★, 101 reviews). Rankings follow review count, not paid placement.
How much does a fishing guide cost? +
Guided trips commonly run about $300-600 for the day, with the price shaped by the fishery, target species, trip length and whether it is walk-and-wade or from a boat. Rates are usually for one or two anglers. Confirm current pricing, what is included and availability directly with the guide.
What is the difference between a guide and a charter? +
A charter generally centers on a captained boat and a set trip, often for larger groups, while a guide sells focused expertise in a specific fishery and style - bass, fly fishing, flats - typically for one or two anglers and sometimes on foot. The right fit depends on the water you want to fish and how hands-on you want the coaching.
How do I choose a fishing guide? +
Compare Google ratings and reviews, check that the guide specializes in the species and water you are after, and ask what gear is provided and what you bring. Reviews that name the guide and describe the coaching are a strong signal. Then confirm trip details, pricing and availability directly with the guide.
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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