Islander Sportfishing
Islander Sportfishing
If you want to explore the waters of world-famous Chesapeake Bay, make sure that a trip with Islander Sportfishing is at the top of your 'To-do' list! Departing out of Hampton, Virginia, this first-class charter service provides direct access to the bay's hottest fishing spots. Even better? You'll be joined on your trip by Captain George Trice, who grew up on these waters. Guided by his local tips, tricks, and knowledge, you'll embark on an unforgettable adventure!
Capt. George has spent over 2 decades fishing the waters of Chesapeake Bay for anything from Speckled Trout to Bull Redfish to tasty Flounder. Driven by his wish to help others fall in love with the magic of fishing, he opened his very own charter business in 2016 and hasn't looked back since. Whether you're a newbie learning the ropes, or an expert-level angler dreaming of fishing the bay, Capt. George can't wait to welcome you on board.
Capt. George offers a wide range of trips in this area, ranging from shorter inshore adventures to full day bay excursions. You'll be fishing from his classic 27' Newton center console, built to accommodate up to 4 guests. You'll all be able to cast off at the same time, unless you're side-casting for Cobia or Black Drum. This vessel is decked out with all the necessary safety and navigational gear. Little ones are welcome aboard, and your captain will provide life jackets.
When it comes to the fishing on offer, there's a reason why Chesapeake Bay is known around the world for its fishery. You'll have the chance to target delicious Flounder, Speckled Trout, Redfish, and Sheepshead, as well as feisty Cobia and more, depending on the season. Your captain will show you the best techniques to use, and you'll also be joined by a friendly and helpful first mate, who works for 20% gratuity.
You'll be provided with rods, reels, bait, tackle, and a fishing license, so all that's left is to join Islander Sportfishing to see the very best that Chesapeake Bay has to offer!
If you want to explore the waters of world-famous Chesapeake Bay, make sure that a trip with Islander Sportfishing is at the top of your 'To-do' list! Departing out of Hampton, Virginia, this first-class charter service provides direct access to the bay's hottest fishing spots. Even better? You'll be joined on your trip by Captain George Trice, who grew up on these waters. Guided by his local tips, tricks, and knowledge, you'll embark on an unforgettable adventure!
Capt. George has spent over 2 decades fishing the waters of Chesapeake Bay for anything from Speckled Trout to Bull Redfish to tasty Flounder. Driven by his wish to help others fall in love with the magic of fishing, he opened his very own charter business in 2016 and hasn't looked back since. Whether you're a newbie learning the ropes, or an expert-level angler dreaming of fishing the bay, Capt. George can't wait to welcome you on board.
Capt. George offers a wide range of trips in this area, ranging from shorter inshore adventures to full day bay excursions. You'll be fishing from his classic 27' Newton center console, built to accommodate up to 4 guests. You'll all be able to cast off at the same time, unless you're side-casting for Cobia or Black Drum. This vessel is decked out with all the necessary safety and navigational gear. Little ones are welcome aboard, and your captain will provide life jackets.
When it comes to the fishing on offer, there's a reason why Chesapeake Bay is known around the world for its fishery. You'll have the chance to target delicious Flounder, Speckled Trout, Redfish, and Sheepshead, as well as feisty Cobia and more, depending on the season. Your captain will show you the best techniques to use, and you'll also be joined by a friendly and helpful first mate, who works for 20% gratuity.
You'll be provided with rods, reels, bait, tackle, and a fishing license, so all that's left is to join Islander Sportfishing to see the very best that Chesapeake Bay has to offer!
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From the get go Captain Mike and his crewmate were helpful and friendly. I took my 13 year old son and we are both novice fisherman. They were more than patient with is and extremely helpful when the fish started biting. Even though the fish were not showing up at the start I could tell Captain Mike was doing everything he could to find us a good location…. and when he did, BOOM the fish if a lifetime for my son. He is still talking about it. We will be back for sure. The boat was clean and steady. A+ experience. These guys known what they are doing and they do it well.
It was a relatively quiet day on the bay ... pulled in a few Spanish mackerel while trolling but the sheepshead weren't biting. Around mid-day, the captain George and mate Tanner spotted a nice cobia and hooked into it ... my son Nolan fought it in and with Tanner on the net, landed it in the boat. That was pretty awesome! Shortly after that, we spotted and hooked into another cobia ... my turn now. After another exciting battle we got this one in the boat as well. Two really nice cobia (about 40# each) really made our day!! George and Tanner ran a great boat ... friendly, knowledgeable, and hard working. George also cleaned our catch when we got back to the marina and we were happy to be leaving with two coolers full of filets to take home. I would definitely recommend this charter and look forward to going out with Islander Sportfishing again on our next trip to the area.
These guys are nothing less than amazing. I brought my 6 year old out to hopefully catch some fish. George and Tanner treated him like a king. We had great luck based off of knowledge of the area. If you don’t book with these guys you are truly missing out. I’d recommend them with the upmost respect. Tight lines all day and my son is still glowing and talking about his experience 5 hours later. Thank you guys!! A memory I’ll keep forever.
CPT George and his crew went the extra mile to ensure my son and I had a truly memorable experience for our first fishing charter. Seeing that we were novice fishermen, CPT George and his mate took the time to explain to us the different types of rods, reels, baits, etc., used to saltwater fish. Because of this experience my son caught his first Flounder and cannot wait for our next excursion with CPT George.
FAQs about Islander Sportfishing
- US $375 per group - 2 Hour Trip–Cruise/Inshore Fishing (2 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Flybridge
- Live bait well
- Ice box Cooler for food/drinks provided too
- Rods, reels & tackle (Penn, Shimano, Avis)
- Live bait (Caught prior to your trip)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Bring a small cooler for transport)
- Drinks (Bottled water, ice)
- First mate (On all trips, works for 20% gratuity)
- Fishing license
- Inshore fishing
- Flats fishing
- Light tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Bowfishing (Arrange in advance, bring your own gear)
- Black Drum
- Cobia
- Flounder
- Redfish
- Sheepshead
- Spadefish
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout
Your captain
''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''Growing up around the Chesapeake Bay, I was always on the water fishing. For over 20 years I have spent many days on the water fishing.' Captain George Trice has always loved everything angling-related! He grew up on the rich waters of Chesapeake Bay, and decided to turn his passion for fishing into a career in 2016, when he got his captain's license. His favorite part of his job is seeing the smiles on his customers' faces, especially if they're brand new anglers who have just caught their first fish! He wants to help his guests create memories that will last forever, and hopes that they'll fall in love with fishing just like he did. In addition to this, Capt. George also loves taking part in tournmanets, and he won various awards. This includes 1st place in the 2016 'Long Beach Point Cobia Tournament,' 1st place in the 2016 'Norview Marina Cobia Tournament,' and 3rd place in the 2017 'Monarch Cobia Classic.' Let him show you what an incredible day out on the water looks like''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''
''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''Growing up around the Chesapeake Bay, I was always on the water fishing. For over 20 years I have spent many days on the water fishing.' Captain George Trice has always loved everything angling-related! He grew up on the rich waters of Chesapeake Bay, and decided to turn his passion for fishing into a career in 2016, when he got his captain's license. His favorite part of his job is seeing the smiles on his customers' faces, especially if they're brand new anglers who have just caught their first fish! He wants to help his guests create memories that will last forever, and hopes that they'll fall in love with fishing just like he did. In addition to this, Capt. George also loves taking part in tournmanets, and he won various awards. This includes 1st place in the 2016 'Long Beach Point Cobia Tournament,' 1st place in the 2016 'Norview Marina Cobia Tournament,' and 3rd place in the 2017 'Monarch Cobia Classic.' Let him show you what an incredible day out on the water looks like''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''
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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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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:
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.
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