Backdraft Sportfishing 

4.9
(42 reviews)
 Greate Road 1255, Gloucester Point, VA 23062, United States

Backdraft Sportfishing 

Gloucester Point, VA, United States
26 ft
5
4.9
(42 reviews)

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Go after the most sought-after inshore species the East Coast has to offer with Backdraft Sportfishing. Fish the legendary Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries to fill the boat with plenty of delicious fish to take home for dinner, and have plenty of fun while doing it!

Captain Devin Rilee will do everything he can to make your day as enjoyable and productive as possible. With over 20 years of experience fishing these rich waters, this local guide knows all the best fishing spots and the tricks of the trade to maximize your chance of maxing out your limit for the day.

Step aboard the 26' C Hawk center console and let the fun commence. Up to 4 guests are welcome aboard to make the most of the spacious deck and experience some of the best fishing on the East Coast. Bring your own drinks and snacks aboard and make yourself at home for the day.

Built with fishing in mind, she features a second station tower so the captain and his first mate can spot the fish , birds, bait etc..from miles away. Make use of the latest fishing gear as you bottom fish, or let the crew set up the outriggers to troll, and the possibilities are endless!

Head out to the Chesapeake Bays deeper waters and battle it out with monster Cobia, or fish the reefs alone the coast itself for a range of delicious fish. Red Drum, Flounder, Striped Bass, and Spadefish are just some of the beauties on offer that are sure to whet your appetite! Put your angling skills to the test and land plenty of fish to fill the freezer for weeks to come.

At the end of the day, the crew will clean and fillet your catch so you'll be good to cook it up right away. Capt. Devin can even pick you up within a 10-mile radius, so get in touch and let him know where you are and you'll be looked after from start to finish. Bring the whole family aboard Backdraft Sportfishing and make the most of one of the world's best fisheries!

Go after the most sought-after inshore species the East Coast has to offer with Backdraft Sportfishing. Fish the legendary Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries to fill the boat with plenty of delicious fish to take home for dinner, and have plenty of fun while doing it!

Captain Devin Rilee will do everything he can to make your day as enjoyable and productive as possible. With over 20 years of experience fishing these rich waters, this local guide knows all the best fishing spots and the tricks of the trade to maximize your chance of maxing out your limit for the day.

Step aboard the 26' C Hawk center console and let the fun commence. Up to 4 guests are welcome aboard to make the most of the spacious deck and experience some of the best fishing on the East Coast. Bring your own drinks and snacks aboard and make yourself at home for the day.

Built with fishing in mind, she features a second station tower so the captain and his first mate can spot the fish , birds, bait etc..from miles away. Make use of the latest fishing gear as you bottom fish, or let the crew set up the outriggers to troll, and the possibilities are endless!

Head out to the Chesapeake Bays deeper waters and battle it out with monster Cobia, or fish the reefs alone the coast itself for a range of delicious fish. Red Drum, Flounder, Striped Bass, and Spadefish are just some of the beauties on offer that are sure to whet your appetite! Put your angling skills to the test and land plenty of fish to fill the freezer for weeks to come.

At the end of the day, the crew will clean and fillet your catch so you'll be good to cook it up right away. Capt. Devin can even pick you up within a 10-mile radius, so get in touch and let him know where you are and you'll be looked after from start to finish. Bring the whole family aboard Backdraft Sportfishing and make the most of one of the world's best fisheries!

Devin Rilee
Captain
Devin Rilee
7 years of experience
responds within an hour

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Half Day(AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:30 AM
US $750
Entire boat: up to 5 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:30 AM
US $850
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Dec 31
US $950
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Extended Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Dec 31
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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4.9
42 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

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What anglers say

81%
Recommended

All reviews (42)

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Louis Parham
Louis Parham
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Birthday Fishing Trip for my 8yo Son
Full Day Trip on June 23, 20262 adults3 children

The weather didn't cooperate and cut our trip short but not before we had a 44-in cobia and three Spanish mackerel in the box. The captain and the mate were awesome, great communicators, and went out of their way to make sure my boys had a great time. It was a complete and total success because the birthday boy really wanted to catch a Cobia and we checked that box early. the captain offered to take us out again for a morning to make up for the missed afternoon due to the weather, so I could not be more satisfied with the level of service. I highly recommend Backdraft Sportfishing.

Reported catch:
Cobia
Devin Rilee
Response from Captain

Thanks so much Louis , im glad the the two shorter trips were both successful and you were able to work with me and the weather . hope to see you and tbe family again next year !

Rick Gray
Rick Gray
Repeat angler
Chile
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip
Half Day(AM) on August 27, 20263 adults

Great trip with my brother, who came down from Michigan to fish the Bay, and my daughter! Exceeded my expectations. Dalton and Wes went above and beyond to make sure we got on the Cobia. Lifelong memory for us.

Patrick Cooper
Patrick Cooper
Repeat angler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2025
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Great half day on the Chesapeake!
Half Day(AM) on July 20, 20262 adults2 children

Captain Devin and mate Chase were great! they put in the effort to get us on fish and our whole crew had an amazing half day on the water. our group ages ranged from 9 to 73 years old and we all had lots of fun catching spanish mackerel and a big cobia!

Reported catch:
Cobia
Bluefish (Tailor)
John Atherton
John Atherton
Repeat angler
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2018
4 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Excellent experience
3/4 Day Trip on August 25, 20262 adults

Highly recommend Caught cobia

Dennis Kaminsky
Dennis Kaminsky
Repeat angler
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Trip
Half Day(AM) on July 10, 20262 adults

Captain Devin was very knowledgeable and accommodating to make the most of our half day on the water.

Devin Rilee
Response from Captain

Thanks Dan it was a pleasure. hope to have you and your wife back out for a full day flounder/cobia trip.

FAQs about Backdraft Sportfishing

Backdraft Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $750 per group - Half Day(AM) (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $950 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - Extended Full Day Trip (10 hours)
When you book a trip with Backdraft Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Backdraft Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Prepared before the trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish is cleaned by the mate and this is part of his gratuity. Please tip accordingly. )
  • First mate (20% is customary and there will always be a mate on the boat to ensure a smooth transition from one species to another and keeping the boat clean and free of any hazards. And assist the customer landing the fish by tips and pointers along the way.)
  • Fishing license (Licenses are included and cover all guests on board the boat. )
Backdraft Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (N/A)
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (10-30 miles)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Backdraft Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing (Bring your own gear)
Top targeted fish species with Backdraft Sportfishing include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Cobia
  • Dogfish
  • Flounder
  • Ray
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spadefish
  • Tripletail

Your captain

Devin Rilee
Devin Rilee

Gloucester Point, Virginia, United States

1 Fishing Report
42 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 2019

A native to Hayes, VA, Captain Devin has been fishing these waters his whole life. An avid angler to this day, he competes in tournaments all over the country and has plenty of titles to his name from the East Coast to Florida. He hopes to share his passion with you, teaching you the most effective skills to land the fish of your dreams and sending you home with a smile on your face.

Devin Rilee
Devin Rilee
1
reports
42
reviews
2019
member since
~1h
response
A native to Hayes, VA, Captain Devin has been fishing these waters his whole life. An avid angler to this day, he competes in tournaments all over the country and has plenty of titles to his name from the East Coast to Florida. He hopes to share his passion with you, teaching you the most effective skills to land the fish of your dreams and sending you home with a smile on your face.

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cobia
Cobia
Dogfish
Dogfish
Flounder
Flounder
Ray
Ray
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Spadefish
Spadefish
Tripletail
Tripletail
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cobia
Cobia
Dogfish
Dogfish

Real catches by this captain

  • great time with the kids
    Chris G.
    Chris G.
  • Birthday Fishing Trip for my 8yo Son
    Louis P.
    Louis P.
  • July fishing trip
    Brian K.
    Brian K.
  • Great time
    Melvin S.
    Melvin S.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2016
Boat manufacturer
C Hawk
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Honda
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
38 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
N/A
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
10-30 miles
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Bring your own gear

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live bait well
Outriggers
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Prepared before the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish is cleaned by the mate and this is part of his gratuity. Please tip accordingly.
First mate
20% is customary and there will always be a mate on the boat to ensure a smooth transition from one species to another and keeping the boat clean and free of any hazards. And assist the customer landing the fish by tips and pointers along the way.
Fishing license
Licenses are included and cover all guests on board the boat.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child friendly
Must be at least 5 years old
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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

 PayPal

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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