There’s nothing quite as satisfying as hooking into a giant fish as the salty sea air sprays your face and the boat gently bobs with the motion of the ocean. Charter fishing is a can’t miss experience, as you’ll be on a boat with experts who know how to catch the fish you’ve only dreamed of. Have Cobia and Spanish Mackerel been swimming through your dreams? Then book yourself on one of these top three fishing charter trips in the Chesapeake area.
First Landing Charters
Step aboard the Susan C and prepare yourself and your group for the fishing experience of a lifetime with First Landing Charters. Every Captain on this vessel has grown up in the Virginia Beach area and knows the water like the back of their hand. Each one is also Coast Guard certified and has enjoyed fishing during the course of his life. You’ll be in good hands on deck of the Susan C.
Whether you choose an inshore trip to dip your rod in the water in search of Flounder or Sea Bass or if you’ve got your heart set on hooking into a massive Wahoo or Amberjack, the Captains at FLC can help you make your dreams a reality. If fishing isn’t your thing, but you love the gentle rock of the sea, check out any one of the company’s many tours of the area for a good time. Check out the catch of the day on their Instagram page!
Knot Tell’n Charters
With a whimsical name and an expert staff of Captains who are ready to share with you their love of the ocean and their passion for fishing. Plan a half day trip offshore or stick around the inshore area, depending upon what you want to catch. Knot Tell’n Charters will provide all of your equipment including your fishing gear, the state license, unlimited bait, and ice for cooling your catches.
If the idea of deep sea fishing doesn’t spark your fancy, this company also offers plenty of other options when chartering their boat. With a spacious interior and luxurious leather seating surfaces, many different functions can be easily enjoyed upon the decks of their 56-foot Ocean Yacht, Sportfisher. Check out everything they have to offer on Facebook!
Legacy Charters
Under the tutelage of 4th generation fisherman and captain, Cap’n Bill Jenkins, you’ll learn the ways of the ocean and learn to think like the fish that you’re looking to catch with Legacy Charters. Aboard the Legacy, a 52-foot Custom Carolina, vacationers and residents alike will be treated to a day on the gorgeous open sea in pursuit of some of the best fishing the ocean has to offer.
If you’re looking for something a little bit less active, while still being surrounded by nature’s bounty in the open sea, check out one of the other trips that the Legacy has to offer. Whether you want to enjoy the bump of the open sea while whale watching or if you want to dine on the food of a favorite local restaurant as you watch the fish frolic in the open sea, you have those options and more! Check out their Twitter feed for more details.
Big Fishin’ on the Seas
Whether you’re a novice angler or chartered fishing is something you’ve been doing for years, these three places in the Chesapeake are a can’t miss! No matter what you’re coming out to catch, you’re going to learn something new and you’ll have a great time doing it!
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