Backdraft Sportfishing 

5.0/5 (28 reviews)
 Greate Road 1255, Gloucester Point, VA 23062, United States
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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!

Devin Rilee

Captain

Devin Rilee

6 years of experience
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Half Day(AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
Price for up to 5 people
US $750 
Half Day (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Price for up to 5 people
US $750 
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
Price for up to 5 people
US $850 
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Dec 31
Price for up to 5 people
US $950 
Extended Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Dec 31
Price for up to 5 people
US $1,100 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 28 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (24)

June fishing trip
June fishing trip
Fantastic trip
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

88%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

82%

Caught fish

94%

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Aaron M.
Aaron M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

June fishing trip

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3/4 Day Trip on June 20, 2025

Captain and his mate were awesome! It was a slow day and all the boats were struggling, but they put us on fish and we had a great time!

Captain and his mate were awesome! It was a slow day and all the boats were struggling, but they put us on fish and we had a great time!  

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John A.
John A.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fantastic trip

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Full Day Trip on August 27, 2024

Captain and crew were fantastic They worked nonstop Caught our cobia limit to bring home plus several releases Would highly recommend

Captain and crew were fantastic They worked nonstop Caught our cobia limit to bring home plus several releases Would highly recommend  

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Virginia B.
Virginia B.

The captain canceled

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Trip was supposed to happen on October 5, 2024

The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.

 

1 person finds this review helpful
Devin Rilee
Devin Rilee (The Captain)

Sergey M.
Sergey M.

Oakton, Virginia

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

8-hour fishing trip with captain Davin

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip on July 5, 2021

Awesome trip! My first time big fishing on Chesapeake, and I was clueless as to the fish, lure and technique despite my previous experience. The crew were very competent about where to go, what and how to get. Very friendly, instructive and helpful. The boat and gear are top notch for the area and the task. Throughout the trip the crew is focusing on the client to have the best catch and fun one can have to the very last moment. No short cuts, only the best. Cleaning and packing the catch to your satisfaction is included. Highly recommend!

Awesome trip! My first time big fishing on Chesapeake, and I was clueless as to the fish, lure and technique despite my previous experience. The crew were very competent about where to go, what and how to get. Very friendly, instructive and helpful. The boat and gear are top notch for the area and the task. Throughout the trip the crew is focusing on the client to have the best catch and fun one can have to the very last moment. No short cuts, only the best. Cleaning and packing the catch to...  

 Sergey M. recommends Backdraft Sportfishing
2 persons find this review helpful
Devin Rilee
Devin Rilee (The Captain)
Replied on July 24, 2021
Thanks so much , enjoyed having you out and able to teach you some of the techniques used here in the US on the Chesapeake bay . Hope to see you again soon!

Blake W.
Blake W.

Plain City, OH

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half day Cobia - opening day

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Half Day(AM) on June 15, 2022

Had a great time with Devin Cobia fishing. They took care of everything and handed us the rod ready to fight them in. We were all pretty inexperienced with this type of fishing but they coached us through and we had a great time. Definitely recommend and will use them whenever see are in the area.

Had a great time with Devin Cobia fishing. They took care of everything and handed us the rod ready to fight them in. We were all pretty inexperienced with this type of fishing but they coached us through and we had a great time. Definitely recommend and will use them whenever see are in the area.  

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 Blake W. recommends Backdraft Sportfishing
Devin Rilee
Devin Rilee (The Captain)
Replied on July 3, 2022
Thanks for coming ! Glad you enjoyed it as much as we did. Awesome job guys and some beautiful fish . Can’t wait to have you back!

FAQs about Backdraft Sportfishing

What are the trip rates for Backdraft Sportfishing?

Backdraft Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $750 per group - Half Day (PM) (4 hours)
  • 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)
Which amenities are available onboard with Backdraft Sportfishing?

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
What's included in the trip price with Backdraft Sportfishing?

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. )
What types of fishing does Backdraft Sportfishing offer?

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
What fishing techniques does Backdraft Sportfishing offer?

Backdraft Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing (Bring your own gear)
Which fish species can I catch with Backdraft Sportfishing?

Top targeted fish species with Backdraft Sportfishing include:

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

Your captain

Devin Rilee

Gloucester Point, Virginia, United States

1 Fishing Report
28 Customer reviews
Response time 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.

The fish you can target

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

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
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.

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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