Top Dog Charters - Cape Charles, VA
Top Dog Charters - Cape Charles, VA
Join Top Dog Charters and discover just how amazing Virginia fishing can be! The Chesapeake Bay is one the most productive fishing grounds in the country and Captain Neil Lessard knows exactly what to do to get you on the hottest bite.
Join him on his custom 50' Sportfish that will get up to 6 passionate anglers on the fish efficiently and safely. She's outfitted with twin 660 HP Cummins engines, which make her strong and reliable in different weather conditions.
The vessel also sports a private toilet and a fully air-conditioned salon that is roomy, comfortable, and perfectly suited for that time of the day when you need a break from battling awesome fish you hook.
Speaking of awesome fish, what is on your to-catch list for the day? Inshore waters of this area are abundant in Cobia, Redfish, Black Drum, Flounder, Spadefish, as well as trophy-sized Striped Bass, Spanish Mackerel, and the list just goes on.
When it comes to standard rods, reels, and tackle, he'll provide them, as well as catch cleaning and filleting at the end of the trip, which is absolutely complimentary. You will also have a first mate on board, ready to help at all times, and for all his hard work, 20% tips are welcome and appreciated.
Whether you come with your family or a bunch of best angling buddies, fun times and impressive catch is guaranteed. Your kids are welcome to join too, this is a great opportunity to pass on the rod.
Join Top Dog Charters for a fishing expedition that will leave you smiling and proud with memories to cherish in many years to come! Please remember beer is fine no illegal drugs are permitted including Mariquana/Pot we are Federally Regulated by the US Coast Guard!
Join Top Dog Charters and discover just how amazing Virginia fishing can be! The Chesapeake Bay is one the most productive fishing grounds in the country and Captain Neil Lessard knows exactly what to do to get you on the hottest bite.
Join him on his custom 50' Sportfish that will get up to 6 passionate anglers on the fish efficiently and safely. She's outfitted with twin 660 HP Cummins engines, which make her strong and reliable in different weather conditions.
The vessel also sports a private toilet and a fully air-conditioned salon that is roomy, comfortable, and perfectly suited for that time of the day when you need a break from battling awesome fish you hook.
Speaking of awesome fish, what is on your to-catch list for the day? Inshore waters of this area are abundant in Cobia, Redfish, Black Drum, Flounder, Spadefish, as well as trophy-sized Striped Bass, Spanish Mackerel, and the list just goes on.
When it comes to standard rods, reels, and tackle, he'll provide them, as well as catch cleaning and filleting at the end of the trip, which is absolutely complimentary. You will also have a first mate on board, ready to help at all times, and for all his hard work, 20% tips are welcome and appreciated.
Whether you come with your family or a bunch of best angling buddies, fun times and impressive catch is guaranteed. Your kids are welcome to join too, this is a great opportunity to pass on the rod.
Join Top Dog Charters for a fishing expedition that will leave you smiling and proud with memories to cherish in many years to come! Please remember beer is fine no illegal drugs are permitted including Mariquana/Pot we are Federally Regulated by the US Coast Guard!
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Willem Hannema5.0VerifiedCaught dinner!
4 Hour Trip (May – Aug) on June 23, 2026 • 6 adults • 2 children2nd trip with Top Dog. Captain and crew were great! Nice chill trip. Tried a few options for catching different fish. Caught a nice Cobia for dinner. Would recommend for families. Nice air conditioned area for taking a break from the sun. Bring water/drinks, sunscreen and snacks. Captain fillets your fish at the end!
Chelle Subber4.3VerifiedNot much biting but still enjoyed our time
4 Hour Trip (May – Aug) on June 20, 2026 • 2 adultsCaptain Neil and mate Caleb were very gracious and the boat is truly wonderful with a nice air conditioned cabin when you need to get out of the sun. That was helpful since we only caught one large cobia during our 4 hour trip. Not the captain’s fault but I should have asked if the kids could do some casting to keep them interested. We spent most of the trip trolling but nothing was biting that day. Still a beautiful day on the water.
Sean D5.0VerifiedAwesome experience!
4 Hour Trip (May – Aug) on August 17, 2024 • 5 adults • 3 childrenwe had a great time, 3 boys and 2 adults had plenty of room on the big boat. we caught many Spanish mackerel, blue fish and a giant cobia. great fun, great captain and crew. would 100% go again. the captain and crew worked hard on finding us cobia to catch.
Johnny WalkerRepeat angler5.0VerifiedTop shelf with the Top Dog !
4 Hour Trip (May – Aug) on August 23, 2024 • 5 adults • 2 childrenAwesome fishing trip with Captain Neil and Mate Owen! Good times and looking forward to the next opportunity!
Gia Owens5.0VerifiedFishing with Neil
6 Hour Trip (May – Aug) on July 30, 2023 • 5 adults
Angela Dingus5.0VerifiedHalfday trip with captain Neal and Owen
6 Hour Trip (May – Aug) on June 18, 2021 • 6 adultsVery nice trip. Had a enjoyable time and experiences.
Jacob Demala5.0Verified6 hours
6 Hour Trip (May – Aug) on August 22, 2020 • 6 adultsThe weather wasn’t the best and we only caught a few sharks, but there was nothing the captain could do about that. We had a great time. Boat was nice and the captain and mate were awesome and friendly!
Norman Queen5.0VerifiedHalf Day Cobia Trip in Top Dog Charters
4 Hour Trip (May – Aug) on June 30, 2020 • 5 adultsCaptain Neil knows this fishery. He and his mate Alex worked hard to put is on the fish. What a great day! If I’m fishing Cape Charles area, I’m fishing with the Top Dog!
George Everett5.0VerifiedBlack drum trip with Capt Neil
6 Hour Trip (May – Aug) on May 4, 2019 • 6 adultsWe had a good time hunting for the drum, I got a 10# one, any day fishing is better than working!
Jeremy Anderson5.0VerifiedHalf day trip from oyster farm
4 Hour Trip (May – Aug) on August 6, 2019 • 6 adultsGreat trip! Very patient with my younger son.
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2nd trip with Top Dog. Captain and crew were great! Nice chill trip. Tried a few options for catching different fish. Caught a nice Cobia for dinner. Would recommend for families. Nice air conditioned area for taking a break from the sun. Bring water/drinks, sunscreen and snacks. Captain fillets your fish at the end!
Captain Neil and mate Caleb were very gracious and the boat is truly wonderful with a nice air conditioned cabin when you need to get out of the sun. That was helpful since we only caught one large cobia during our 4 hour trip. Not the captain’s fault but I should have asked if the kids could do some casting to keep them interested. We spent most of the trip trolling but nothing was biting that day. Still a beautiful day on the water.
Capt. Neil and his mate were quite personable, the boat is nice, no idea about their fishing skills/abilities and handling of the catch afterwards because we didn't catch any fish!! It was a half day trip, partially overcast and to his credit Capt Neil did move around to multiple spots trying to find fish.
FAQs about Top Dog Charters - Cape Charles, VA
- US $1,100 per group - 4 Hour Trip (May – Aug) (4 hours)
- US $1,300 per group - Trophy Stripers (7 hours)
- US $1,400 per group - 6 Hour Trip (May – Aug) (6 hours)
- Toilet
- Air conditioning
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed bunks and benches in salon
- Flybridge
- Live bait well
- Kitchen convection, microwave oven, sink, mini fridge
- Refrigerator
- Multimedia system
- Outriggers
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- First mate (20 percent tip is customary for Mate's Tip)
- Fishing license (Up to 6 anglers)
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Fly fishing (You may bring your tackle and bait)
- Drift fishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Bass (Striped)
- Black Drum
- Flounder
- Redfish
- Sheepshead
- Spadefish
- Spanish Mackerel
- Tuna (Bluefin)
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