Get out into the Atlantic with C Level Sportfishing. Based out of Virginia Beach, you’ll have access to fantastic inshore, nearshore, and offshore fishing. Captain Brian Leonard is a Virginia Beach native and, having fished all over the Atlantic, has returned home. With over 15 years of professional experience behind him, his knowledge of these waters knows no bounds.

Head off aboard a 45’ Ray Davies offshore sportfishing boat, powered by twin 380 HP Cummins motors. Restored in 2018, she’s a luxury vessel with all home comforts. There’s space for up to 6 people on all trips, with 6 beds provided and plenty of seating. She comes fitted with a kitchen, refrigerator, toilet, air conditioning, and all the safety and navigational equipment needed to keep you safe and on the fish throughout your trip.

On inshore trips, you’ll catch some fish for bait along the way, so you’ll make use of the onboard live bait well. Here, you’ll head up to 10 miles offshore, targeting exciting bottom fish along the reefs and wrecks. Go after delicious and tough-fighting species, inshore and nearshore, such as Spanish Mackerel, Flounder, Spadefish, Cobia, and many more.

You’ll need a little longer on the boat as you head up to 70 miles on offshore trips. You’ll troll the water tops trying to entice a monstrous Marlin, stunning Sailfish, or delicious Tuna or Mahi Mahi. Get ready to spring into action at the bite of these huge fish. You’ll need all your strength to reel them in, so get on the fighting chair and strap yourselves in.

Capt. Brian and his first mate will be happy to answer any questions and to help you reel in that dream catch. C Level Sportfishing brings fishing to life with a passionate service. They take fishing seriously, so only the best Shimano and Penn equipment is used. At the end of the trip, they’ll even prepare your fish to take home at an extra charge. What are you waiting for? Hop aboard today.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – Sunset Fishing/Cruise
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 1
    US $450
    Enjoy the cooler evening air and catch a few fish while you are at it. We will take a scenic cruise along the Virginia Beach oceanfront and if you want to fish, we will fish for Spanish Mackerel and Ribbon fish while we enjoy the sights.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 1
    US $700
    Spend your morning on the inshore and nearshore Atlantic waters off the Virginia Coast. Choose whether you want to use live bait or not and bottom fish for some incredibly tough-fighting species. Go after Spanish Mackerel, ribbonfish, Bluefish, Red Drum, and Cobia for an exciting time during your 4-hour trip.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    US $700
    We will fish for Spanish Mackerel, Ribbonfish, and Bluefish, and then if the conditions are right we will look for bigger fish like Red Drum and Cobia.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 1
    US $825
    We will fish for Spanish Mackerel, Ribbonfish, and Bluefish, then if the conditions are right, we will look for Red Drum and Cobia.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 1
    US $825
    We will fish for Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, and Ribbonfish and if the conditions are right, we will look for the bigger fish like Red Drum and Cobia.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $950
    Fish the nearshore and inshore Atlantic waters on this 6-hour trip. Spanish Mackerel, Ribbonfish, Cobia, Black Drum, Red Drum, Spadefish, and even Shark will be tempted by the bite, so just come prepared for a big fight to reel in some of these monsters.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 1
    US $950
    We will fish for Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, and Ribbonfish, and then look for bigger fish like Red Drum, Cobia, and King Mackerel on this trip.
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    US $3,100
    This extended full day trip will see you head up to 70 miles offshore where the waters are seriously deep. That means the fish are seriously big too. Troll behind you to try to catch the bite of a spectacular Marlin or Sailfish, as well as the delicious range of Tunas and Mahi Mahi. Be prepared for a big fight to reel in one of these monsters and your rewards will be great as you claim a trophy catch or a delicious dinner to take home.
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FAQs about C Level Sportfishing

C Level Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Sunset Fishing/Cruise (2 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $825 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $825 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $950 per group - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $950 per group - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $3,100 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Offshore (12 hours)

When you book a trip with C Level Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with C Level Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn and Shimano)
  • Lures
  • First Mate (15-20% tips are customary)
  • Fishing License

C Level Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

C Level Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with C Level Sportfishing include:
  • Bluefish
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Redfish
  • Sailfish
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spearfish (Longbill)
  • Tuna (Bigeye)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Brian Leonard
Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
63 Customer reviews
Response time 8 hours
Member since December 2018
A Virginia Beach native, Captain Brian has fished the Atlantic from Ocean City, MA, to Miami, FL, and even the Bahamas. He's returned home to join the family business, where his father, Paul, runs C Level Sportfishing. Naturally, Capt. Brian has been fishing his whole life, and by now has over 15 years of professional experience. Running inshore and offshore trips, his biggest catch was a 650 to 700 lb blue marlin and some bluefin tunas about the same size. While passionate about fishing, he also enjoys spending time with and meeting new people, and Capt. Brian is delighted that this job enables him to get the best of both worlds.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bluefish Bluefish
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin

Boat specs

Ray Davis (Sportfishing) originally built in 1968, and restored in 2018. Powered by 2 380HP Cummins engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots.

Length
45 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn and Shimano
Lures
First Mate
15-20% tips are customary
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Must be at least 4 years old
You Keep Catch
Cleaning and filleting will be charged
Catch and Release Allowed
Mandatory for Billfish

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 61 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (77)
Four hour trip with Captain Brian and 1st Mate Parker
Four hour trip with Captain Brian and 1st Mate Parker
Four hour trip with Captain Brian and 1st Mate Parker
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
84%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
81%
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Jason S.
Newport News, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Trip Inshore

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on July 3, 2023
Great trip, great crew. They really put in the effort and made it easy and enjoyable for us. It’s great having professionals...
Jason S. recommends C Level Sportfishing
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Mary H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Top notch

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on July 27, 2023
Brian went out of his way to make our trip happen.  Great guy, highly recommend you try them out.
Mary H. recommends C Level Sportfishing
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Dan H.
Roxbury Township, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 16, 2023
Dan H. recommends C Level Sportfishing
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Edie T.
Newport News, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Four hour trip with Captain Brian and 1st Mate Parker

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on July 28, 2023
Edie T. recommends C Level Sportfishing
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Gamal E. S.
Laurel, Maryland
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip – Offshore on September 17, 2023
Gamal E. S. recommends C Level Sportfishing
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