Earning Stripes Sportfishing 

4.9/5 (55 reviews)
 500 Marina Village Circle, Cape Charles, VA 23310, United States

Earning Stripes Sportfishing 

4.9/5 (55 reviews)
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500 Marina Village Circle
Cape Charles, VA, United States

Want to book a trip that offers variety for anglers of every skill level? Then look no further, and book a trip with Earning Stripes Sportfishing today. Captain Greg grew up surrounded by fishing and knew that he had to follow his passion and make fishing his full-time job. He will do everything he can to make sure you have a productive day out on the water, whether this is your first time fishing or your hundredth.

The day will be spent on a 45’ Hatteras sportfishing boat. There is plenty of space to fish, so your group of 6 can be comfortable on the ride out and avoid crossing lines. The boat is decked out with full safety and navigational equipment so you can fish with peace of mind.

The fish will vary depending on where you choose to cast your line. Close to shore and in the bays, you can expect to reel in the likes of Red Drum (Redfish), Cobia, Black Drum, Spanish Mackerel, Rockfish, Black Seabass, and plenty more. The captain will let you know which fish can be kept and will fillet these for you after the trip.

Children over 4 are welcome on board. They’ll love the calmer waters of the bay and the great action found there. Live vests are on board for them.

If you’re traveling by yourself but want to get out on the water, just join a shared trip. Families and groups of friends can book a private trip to have the boat to themselves.

Included in the price of the trip are top-quality rods and reels. These won’t let you down when reeling in your dream catch! Live bait is used for some species and will be included, too. This is usually prepared before the trip.

Don’t forget to bring your food and drink for the day. This can go into the captain’s cooler. Grab your non-spray sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat, and you’re ready to go. Don’t forget the mate works for tips (20% customary).

All that’s left to do is book a trip with Earning Stripes Sportfishing. Capt. Greg can’t wait to welcome you on board!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 55 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (66)

Great way to spend a Tuesday morning!
Great way to spend a Tuesday morning!
Great way to spend a Tuesday morning!
+63

Angler rating

48
2
2
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

94%

Appropriate for children

97%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

89%

Caught fish

79%

Showing 1 - 5 of 55 reviews
Showing: 5 of 55 reviews
Bo G.
Bo G.
5.0/5

Jul 14, 2024

Half Day Bay Trip (AM)

My son's first cobia and Spanish Mackerel

VERIFIED

Captain Greg and crew took us out for a perfect half day of sight casting for cobia. We saw about 20-25 and casted at probably half of them while trolling for Spanish Mackerel. My son caught his first cobia and a mess of Spanish Mackerel. The boat was roomy and nice and the crew was kind and easy going. The review from my 8 year old, "it was good."

Captain Greg and crew took us out for a perfect half day of sight casting for cobia. We saw about 20-25 and casted at probably...  

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 Bo G. recommends Earning Stripes Sportfishing

Jason J.
Jason J.

North Huntingdon, PA

5.0/5

Aug 2, 2023

Half Day Bay Trip (AM)

Half day trip

VERIFIED

What a fun day. Our Captain had to be switched out to another Captain but boy did we have fun. The Captain was so much fun and helped us with our catches and was friendly. Our first mate was amazing. So knowledgeable and helped us in every way. Both made our fishing trip one to remember. My son and family cannot wait to book with Earning Stripes Sportfishing next year.

What a fun day. Our Captain had to be switched out to another Captain but boy did we have fun. The Captain was so much fun and...  

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 Jason J. recommends Earning Stripes Sportfishing
 Jason J. recommends Earning Stripes Sportfishing

Robert C.
Robert C.

New Cumberland, Pennsylvania

5.0/5

Jul 15, 2021

Half Day Bay Trip (AM)

July 15 2021 with Captain Allman and Mate Joseph at Cape Charles

VERIFIED

Captain Allman and Mate Joseph were super. The boat was very comfortable including air conditioning that came in handy in the 90+ degree heat. They sight-fished for Cobia. We trolled for Spanish Mackerel and jig-fished over a wreck. We hit our limit with 2 Cobia that were both over 40 inches and pulled in 9 mackerel in just a half day trip. They were very helpful and committed to a successful charter. Captain Allman's experience in handling his boat made the landing of the Cobia easy. Joseph was incredible and one of the most likable persons you will ever meet. It was a great experience and we would charter with Captain Allman again.

Captain Allman and Mate Joseph were super. The boat was very comfortable including air conditioning that came in handy in the...  

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 Robert C. recommends Earning Stripes Sportfishing
2 persons find this review helpful
 Robert C. recommends Earning Stripes Sportfishing
2 persons find this review helpful

Rick S.
Rick S.

Milpitas, California

5.0/5

May 28, 2021

Full Day Trip

Full day trip with Captain Greg

I thoroughly enjoyed my fishing trip with captain Greg. Being an angler myself, fishing only in the west coast, I didn't know what to expect when I chartered with Greg. Since I flew into Virginia, I didn't have any of my rods or tackles with me. It was extremely convenient that Greg provided all the necessities, including license for the fishing trip. He took us to fishing spots that produced huge game fish. We pulled fish out left and right with non-stop action. The full day trip flew by quickly, and we were exhausted from fighting fish after fish. The trip was way beyond my expectations, and I highly recommend booking with Captain Greg. Not only was he very knowledgeable, he also have a lot of insights and very friendly to talk to. Highly recommend it. Safe fishing and fish on!!!!

I thoroughly enjoyed my fishing trip with captain Greg. Being an angler myself, fishing only in the west coast, I didn't know...  

 Rick S. recommends Earning Stripes Sportfishing
 Rick S. recommends Earning Stripes Sportfishing

Matt K.
Matt K.
5.0/5

Aug 6, 2024

Half Day Bay Trip (AM)

Great way to spend a Tuesday morning!

VERIFIED

Weather was great, boat was clean, and the captain & mate put us on the fish quickly. I'd definitely schedule these guys again.

Weather was great, boat was clean, and the captain & mate put us on the fish quickly. I'd definitely schedule these guys again....  

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 Matt K. recommends Earning Stripes Sportfishing
 Matt K. recommends Earning Stripes Sportfishing

Trip availability and prices

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US $1,000 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip – Bay (PM)
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
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US $1,000 
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5 to 6 Hour Trophy Redfish Trip
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US $1,200 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
9 Hour Trip – Trophy Rockfish
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9 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
Seasonal trip Nov 29 - Jan 31
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US $1,300 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 55 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (66)

Great way to spend a Tuesday morning!
Great way to spend a Tuesday morning!
Great way to spend a Tuesday morning!
+63

Angler rating

48
2
2
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

94%

Appropriate for children

97%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

89%

Caught fish

79%

Showing 1 - 5 of 55 reviews
Showing: 5 of 55 reviews
Bo G.
Bo G.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

My son's first cobia and Spanish Mackerel

VERIFIED

Half Day Bay Trip (AM) on July 14, 2024

Captain Greg and crew took us out for a perfect half day of sight casting for cobia. We saw about 20-25 and casted at probably half of them while trolling for Spanish Mackerel. My son caught his first cobia and a mess of Spanish Mackerel. The boat was roomy and nice and the crew was kind and easy going. The review from my 8 year old, "it was good."

Captain Greg and crew took us out for a perfect half day of sight casting for cobia. We saw about 20-25 and casted at probably half of them while trolling for Spanish Mackerel. My son caught his first cobia and a mess of Spanish Mackerel. The boat was roomy and nice and the crew was kind and easy going. The review from my 8 year old, "it was good."  

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Jason J.
Jason J.

North Huntingdon, PA

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half day trip

VERIFIED

Half Day Bay Trip (AM) on August 2, 2023

What a fun day. Our Captain had to be switched out to another Captain but boy did we have fun. The Captain was so much fun and helped us with our catches and was friendly. Our first mate was amazing. So knowledgeable and helped us in every way. Both made our fishing trip one to remember. My son and family cannot wait to book with Earning Stripes Sportfishing next year.

What a fun day. Our Captain had to be switched out to another Captain but boy did we have fun. The Captain was so much fun and helped us with our catches and was friendly. Our first mate was amazing. So knowledgeable and helped us in every way. Both made our fishing trip one to remember. My son and family cannot wait to book with Earning Stripes Sportfishing next year.  

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 Jason J. recommends Earning Stripes Sportfishing

Robert C.
Robert C.

New Cumberland, Pennsylvania

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

July 15 2021 with Captain Allman and Mate Joseph at Cape Charles

VERIFIED

Half Day Bay Trip (AM) on July 15, 2021

Captain Allman and Mate Joseph were super. The boat was very comfortable including air conditioning that came in handy in the 90+ degree heat. They sight-fished for Cobia. We trolled for Spanish Mackerel and jig-fished over a wreck. We hit our limit with 2 Cobia that were both over 40 inches and pulled in 9 mackerel in just a half day trip. They were very helpful and committed to a successful charter. Captain Allman's experience in handling his boat made the landing of the Cobia easy. Joseph was incredible and one of the most likable persons you will ever meet. It was a great experience and we would charter with Captain Allman again.

Captain Allman and Mate Joseph were super. The boat was very comfortable including air conditioning that came in handy in the 90+ degree heat. They sight-fished for Cobia. We trolled for Spanish Mackerel and jig-fished over a wreck. We hit our limit with 2 Cobia that were both over 40 inches and pulled in 9 mackerel in just a half day trip. They were very helpful and committed to a successful charter. Captain Allman's experience in handling his boat made the landing of the Cobia easy. Joseph...  

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 Robert C. recommends Earning Stripes Sportfishing
2 persons find this review helpful

Rick S.
Rick S.

Milpitas, California

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Full day trip with Captain Greg

Full Day Trip on May 28, 2021

I thoroughly enjoyed my fishing trip with captain Greg. Being an angler myself, fishing only in the west coast, I didn't know what to expect when I chartered with Greg. Since I flew into Virginia, I didn't have any of my rods or tackles with me. It was extremely convenient that Greg provided all the necessities, including license for the fishing trip. He took us to fishing spots that produced huge game fish. We pulled fish out left and right with non-stop action. The full day trip flew by quickly, and we were exhausted from fighting fish after fish. The trip was way beyond my expectations, and I highly recommend booking with Captain Greg. Not only was he very knowledgeable, he also have a lot of insights and very friendly to talk to. Highly recommend it. Safe fishing and fish on!!!!

I thoroughly enjoyed my fishing trip with captain Greg. Being an angler myself, fishing only in the west coast, I didn't know what to expect when I chartered with Greg. Since I flew into Virginia, I didn't have any of my rods or tackles with me. It was extremely convenient that Greg provided all the necessities, including license for the fishing trip. He took us to fishing spots that produced huge game fish. We pulled fish out left and right with non-stop action. The full day trip flew...  

 Rick S. recommends Earning Stripes Sportfishing

Matt K.
Matt K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great way to spend a Tuesday morning!

VERIFIED

Half Day Bay Trip (AM) on August 6, 2024

Weather was great, boat was clean, and the captain & mate put us on the fish quickly. I'd definitely schedule these guys again.

Weather was great, boat was clean, and the captain & mate put us on the fish quickly. I'd definitely schedule these guys again.  

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 Matt K. recommends Earning Stripes Sportfishing

FAQs about Earning Stripes Sportfishing

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
45 ft
Year built
1986
Boat manufacturer
Hateras
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Catepillar
Powered by
2 x 567HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots
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