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Inshore Fishing Charters in Virginia Beach
8 inshore guides in Virginia Beach, Rudee Inlet, Lynnhaven Inlet and Norfolk that fish the bays, flats and passes, listed A to Z with their boats and published prices. Call the guide directly – we never take a commission.
The guides
Virginia Beach inshore fishing guides, A to Z
Every guide here lists inshore, bay, flats or backcountry trips on its own published trip menu. Confirm the trip, the price and what is included before you book.
AfishinadoVB Fishing Charters
Inlet Station Marina, 227 Mediterranean Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Targets: Cobia, Redfish, Black drum, Flounder, Spanish mackerel, Spadefish, Sheepshead, Tautog
Big Dog Charters
Virginia Beach
Targets: Spanish mackerel, Bluefish, Cobia, Redfish, Mahi-mahi, Tuna, Swordfish, Black sea bass
Havoc Charters
524 Winston Salem Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Targets: Cobia, Redfish, Black drum, Black sea bass, Tilefish, Mahi-mahi, Tuna, Swordfish
Captain Hogg's Charter Service
Hampton
Targets: Cobia, Redfish, Black drum, Striped bass, Flounder
Knot Tell'n Fishing Charters
Fishermans Wharf Marina, 524 Winston Salem Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Targets: Redfish, Cobia, King mackerel, Black sea bass, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, Marlin
Rebel Sportfishing
Virginia Beach
Targets: Blue marlin, White marlin, Yellowfin tuna, Bigeye tuna, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Tilefish, Cobia
Remedy Sport Fishing
Norfolk
Targets: Tautog, Black sea bass, Flounder, Cobia, Sheepshead
Rudee Tours
200 Winston Salem Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Targets: Black sea bass, Tautog, Triggerfish, Bluefish, Flounder, Blueline tilefish, Golden tilefish, Croaker
Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. All 8 operators: Virginia Beach fishing charters.
What to expect
Inshore fishing in Virginia Beach at a glance
Inshore trips fish calm bays, flats, marsh and the passes close to land. Short runs, smaller boats and steady action make them the usual pick for kids and first-timers.
- Trip lengths these guides publish: Half day (about 4 hours) – 3; Three-quarter day (about 6 hours) – 3; Full day (8 hours or more) – 3; Overnight or extended – 2.
- Fish they list most: Cobia, Redfish, Black sea bass, Flounder, Mahi-mahi, Black drum, Spanish mackerel, Tautog.
- Group size: most of these boats that publish a limit take up to 21 guests (the largest up to 26).
Inshore fishing follows the tide. The Virginia Beach fishing report shows today’s tide times, wind and the best fishing times, and how to read a tide chart explains what they mean.
Questions
Inshore charters in Virginia Beach: questions
What fish do inshore charters target in Virginia Beach?
The fish these guides list most often are Cobia, Redfish, Black sea bass, Flounder, Mahi-mahi, Black drum. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.
Is inshore or deep sea fishing better in Virginia Beach?
Inshore trips are calmer, shorter and better for kids and first-timers; offshore trips run farther for bigger fish and take more time. Virginia Beach also runs offshore trips: 7 offshore boats. Inshore vs offshore explained.
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