SHO-NUF Sportfishing 

4.8/5 (15 reviews)
 500 Marina Village Circle, Cape Charles, VA 23310, United States

Come join Capt. Clint Lessard and SHO-NUF Sportfishing! Whether you’re a beginner or experienced you will enjoy your time as he continuously tries to excel in catching fish. Join the captain whose knowledge and professionalism are second to none. Capt. Clint guided angler Alex Foster to not one but two IGFA world records for all tackle release Striped Bass. He’s a professional firefighter and well-acquainted with EMT-advanced skills and CPR. Feel safe as you travel the beautiful Chesapeake Bay

You’ll be fishing on an upgraded 35’ Bertram boat. With plenty of cockpit space, to accommodate kids and adults, this sport fish will be sure to make your day a memorable one. The vessel boasts twin 380 Cummins to get you to the fishing grounds quickly. The cockpit is spacious and the salon has 2 couches and a private bathroom.

Cape Charles offers a backyard full of surprises whether fishing for Cobia, Red and Black Drum, Sheepshead, Spanish Mackerel, Flounder, or their specialty, monster Striped Bass. Whether you’re spinning, trolling, or bottom fishing, you’ll fill your bucket with tasty fish.

All fishing equipment and licenses are included in the price. The captain will also clean and fillet your catch after the trip. Just remember to bring sunglasses, sunscreen, and whatever you wanna eat and drink.

Join SHO-NUF Sportfishing for a day you won’t forget. See you at the dock!

Clinton Lessard

Captain

Clinton Lessard

18 years of experience
 responds within an hour

Highlights

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

Plan your trip

Trip Date:
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Group Size:
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4 Hour Trip

 Just booked! Last booked: 1 hour ago

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 31
Price for up to 6 people
US $950 
6 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,250 
9 Hour Trip – Striped Bass
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
9 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
Seasonal trip Nov 15 - Jan 31
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,300 
There are 9 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 15 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.6/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (54)

Fishing with Clinton
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

91%

Appropriate for children

82%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

93%

Caught fish

87%

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Douglas D.
Douglas D.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Clinton

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4 Hour Trip on August 27, 2024

One of the greatest fishing trips ever, Sho- Nuf , 19 cobia up to about 54 inches. I've been fortunate to have fished in a lot of different places and caught a lot of different fish, from Amazon Peacock bass , Mexican sail fish, Tarpon and bonefish in the Keys , trophy channel bass in Virginia surf and Michigan Small mouths. Yesterdays trip was as action packed and as memorable as any of these. Thanks Capt. Clint and mate Landon.

One of the greatest fishing trips ever, Sho- Nuf , 19 cobia up to about 54 inches. I've been fortunate to have fished in a lot of different places and caught a lot of different fish, from Amazon Peacock bass , Mexican sail fish, Tarpon and bonefish in the Keys , trophy channel bass in Virginia surf and Michigan Small mouths. Yesterdays trip was as action packed and as memorable as any of these. Thanks Capt. Clint and mate Landon.  

 Douglas D. recommends SHO-NUF Sportfishing
Clinton Lessard
Clinton Lessard (The Captain)
Replied on August 28, 2024
Just some of the pics. Thanks for choosing us. Glad it was a wonderful day enjoyed by all
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John M.
John M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Awesome trip

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6 Hour Trip on July 23, 2024

Captain put us on lots of cobia and my family and I all got to fight one with a few extra!

Captain put us on lots of cobia and my family and I all got to fight one with a few extra!  

 John M. recommends SHO-NUF Sportfishing
Clinton Lessard
Clinton Lessard (The Captain)
Replied on July 24, 2024
Had a great trip. Thanks for being patient when the fish wouldn’t cooperate
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David M.
David M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

A captain who knows where the fish are!

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4 Hour Trip on June 28, 2024

What a fantastic adventure. Let me first say, the deck hand (Landon) and captain (Clint) made this adventure amazing and really set us up for success! They had all the details taken care of and covered before we arrived. Within 20 min of departing we had our first bite and by the end of our trip we successfully caught 5 Kobia! It was me my wife, daughter and mother in law and they made our time with them so memorable! Captian Clint is a local and knows the territory so well, his experience allowed us to stay on the fish! We were fortunate enough to fight a 70lb fish, Amazing experience!! Highly recommend Sho-Nuf and Clint!!

What a fantastic adventure. Let me first say, the deck hand (Landon) and captain (Clint) made this adventure amazing and really set us up for success! They had all the details taken care of and covered before we arrived. Within 20 min of departing we had our first bite and by the end of our trip we successfully caught 5 Kobia! It was me my wife, daughter and mother in law and they made our time with them so memorable! Captian Clint is a local and knows the territory so well, his experience...  

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 David M. recommends SHO-NUF Sportfishing
Clinton Lessard
Clinton Lessard (The Captain)
Replied on June 29, 2024
Thank you all so much. We were very fortunate to have a wonderful day. Not all days are this successful but all days we give 110%. Thank you again and hope to see you again
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Mark D.
Mark D.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Perfect day of fishing!

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9 Hour Trip – Striped Bass on December 9, 2023

Captain Clint provided a great day of fishing! The boat and equipment were top notch with plenty of eels for bait. First mate Joe was very helpful and knowledgeable. As someone who has been on many charters I'm well aware that fishing can be uneventful and slow at times. It's called fishing not catching for a reason. But Capt. Clint got us on some whoppers! We all got to experience reeling in a big one! They even had clean towels to wipe off the trophy fish slime after taking pictures! Would totally recommend Sho Nuf for a fun, professional fishing experience! Thanks Clint and Joe for a great day!

Captain Clint provided a great day of fishing! The boat and equipment were top notch with plenty of eels for bait. First mate Joe was very helpful and knowledgeable. As someone who has been on many charters I'm well aware that fishing can be uneventful and slow at times. It's called fishing not catching for a reason. But Capt. Clint got us on some whoppers! We all got to experience reeling in a big one! They even had clean towels to wipe off the trophy fish slime after taking pictures!...  

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 Mark D. recommends SHO-NUF Sportfishing
Clinton Lessard
Clinton Lessard (The Captain)
Replied on December 13, 2023
Thank you all what a great day
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Matthew C.
Matthew C.

Cape Charles, VA

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

6 Hr trip with Clint on SHO-NUF

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6 Hour Trip on July 22, 2023

Awesome experience, captain clint and firt mate Owen were well prepared. They were polite, well informed, and wasted no time getting us on the water. They could answer every question we had confidently with bo hesitation and we had a good turn out catching about a dozen makrel and one big ol 42" cobia; that was a fun fight. Not to mention, the SHO- NUF is an awesome spacious boat that was very clean and comfortable. Plus bluetooth sound system to connect to the boat speakers. Top tier equipment and great with instuctions . Overall very professional and fun. 100 percent recommend !!! 👍👍

Awesome experience, captain clint and firt mate Owen were well prepared. They were polite, well informed, and wasted no time getting us on the water. They could answer every question we had confidently with bo hesitation and we had a good turn out catching about a dozen makrel and one big ol 42" cobia; that was a fun fight. Not to mention, the SHO- NUF is an awesome spacious boat that was very clean and comfortable. Plus bluetooth sound system to connect to the boat speakers. Top tier equipment...  

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 Matthew C. recommends SHO-NUF Sportfishing
Clinton Lessard
Clinton Lessard (The Captain)
Replied on July 23, 2023
Thanks so much. Enjoyed fishing with you all and hope to see you again

FAQs about SHO-NUF Sportfishing

What are the trip rates for SHO-NUF Sportfishing?

SHO-NUF Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $950 per group - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • US $1,250 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group - 9 Hour Trip – Striped Bass (9 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with SHO-NUF Sportfishing?

When you book a trip with SHO-NUF Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with SHO-NUF Sportfishing?

Trips booked with SHO-NUF Sportfishing include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License
What types of fishing does SHO-NUF Sportfishing offer?

SHO-NUF Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
What fishing techniques does SHO-NUF Sportfishing offer?

SHO-NUF Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
Which fish species can I catch with SHO-NUF Sportfishing?

Top targeted fish species with SHO-NUF Sportfishing include:

  • Bass (Striped)
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Spadefish
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Meet your captain

Clinton Lessard

Cape Charles, Virginia, United States

16 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2021

Captain Clinton Lessard of Sho-nuf sportfishing has been fishing the lower Chesapeake Bay for 30 years. He started fishing with his father and learning all of his techniques when he was a little boy. The captain then moved on mating for his father and a few other boats along the way. In 2007, he started his own business and has continually chartered since. His charter company is located in Cape Charles, Virginia.

Fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Spadefish
Spadefish
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

Your boat

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
35 ft
Year built
1973
Restored in
2016
Boat manufacturer
Bertram 35
Boat type
Convertible

Engine model
Cummins QSB 5.9
Powered by
2 x 380HP

Where you can fish

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

How you can fish

Light Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

What's on board

Toilet

Fighting Chair

GPS

Fishfinder

Flybridge

Live Bait Well

Outriggers

Radar

Included in the price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

First Mate

Fishing License

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How to pay

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

 PayPal

What’s biting in Cape Charles right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
Black DrumBlack Drum
CobiaCobia
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
SpadefishSpadefish
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
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