Grading Scales Sportfishing 

4.9/5 (71 reviews)
 Messick Road 413, Poquoson, VA 23662, United States

Grading Scales Sportfishing 

Poquoson, VA, United States
25 ft
6
4.9/5 (71 reviews)

Where else can you choose between fishing for Trout, Rockfish, Drum, and Spadefish, and going offshore in pursuit of monster Marlin, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and bottom-dwelling Tilefish? Discover the riches of the Chesapeake Bay and beyond with Grading Scales Sportfishing.

There's nobody better to show you these waters than Captain Craig Freeman. He's been fishing since he was old enough to walk and has been hooked ever since. By now, he has a whole cabinet full of tournament trophies, and will do everything to make sure you land the fish of a lifetime.

The 25' Parker center console will guide you out to the depths (weather permitting), and has no trouble nearshore. Up to 6 guests are welcome aboard. Bring some drinks and snacks, stock up the captain's cooler, and make yourselves at home for the day!

Fitted with downriggers and outriggers, she's a serious fishing vessel. Capt. Craig will ensure that the livewell is full before you head to sea, and off you go. You'll use the latest rods and reels as you bottom fish or troll, and you'll have all the weights necessary to reach the deep waters in search of the tastiest fish. Bring your own fly gear and you can even go fly fishing!

Capt. Craig specializes in fishing for Cobia and Flounder but he's equally adept in the shallows or the depths. Hit the inshore waters and fill the boat with some of the Chesapeake's favorite sons. Sheepshead, Tautog, Seabass, Trout, Spadefish, and Redfish will all make for a delicious treat at the end of the day.

You can also head offshore in search of some of the ocean's finest creatures. Battling it out with a Marlin, Tuna, Wahoo, or Mahi Mahi, will be like nothing you've ever experienced. These beasts will do anything to get off the end of your line, so get ready for the fight of a lifetime.

Everything you need for a productive day on the water awaits you aboard with Grading Scales Sportfishing. Come and discover these incredibly diverse waters and experience fishing like never before!

Where else can you choose between fishing for Trout, Rockfish, Drum, and Spadefish, and going offshore in pursuit of monster Marlin, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and bottom-dwelling Tilefish? Discover the riches of the Chesapeake Bay and beyond with Grading Scales Sportfishing.

There's nobody better to show you these waters than Captain Craig Freeman. He's been fishing since he was old enough to walk and has been hooked ever since. By now, he has a whole cabinet full of tournament trophies, and will do everything to make sure you land the fish of a lifetime.

The 25' Parker center console will guide you out to the depths (weather permitting), and has no trouble nearshore. Up to 6 guests are welcome aboard. Bring some drinks and snacks, stock up the captain's cooler, and make yourselves at home for the day!

Fitted with downriggers and outriggers, she's a serious fishing vessel. Capt. Craig will ensure that the livewell is full before you head to sea, and off you go. You'll use the latest rods and reels as you bottom fish or troll, and you'll have all the weights necessary to reach the deep waters in search of the tastiest fish. Bring your own fly gear and you can even go fly fishing!

Capt. Craig specializes in fishing for Cobia and Flounder but he's equally adept in the shallows or the depths. Hit the inshore waters and fill the boat with some of the Chesapeake's favorite sons. Sheepshead, Tautog, Seabass, Trout, Spadefish, and Redfish will all make for a delicious treat at the end of the day.

You can also head offshore in search of some of the ocean's finest creatures. Battling it out with a Marlin, Tuna, Wahoo, or Mahi Mahi, will be like nothing you've ever experienced. These beasts will do anything to get off the end of your line, so get ready for the fight of a lifetime.

Everything you need for a productive day on the water awaits you aboard with Grading Scales Sportfishing. Come and discover these incredibly diverse waters and experience fishing like never before!

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Trip availability and prices

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4 Hour Trip (AM)
In high demand Last booked: 2 days ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip (PM)
Just booked! Last booked: 11 hours ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
US $600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
US $750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip
In high demand Last booked: 6 days ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $900
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.9
71 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (54)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
86%
Recommended
91%
Caught fish

All reviews (71)

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Reid Bolen
Reid Bolen
Repeat angler
us
Aiken, SC, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Good Crew
6 Hour trip on July 6, 20264 adults

Captain Craig and his first mate never stopped trying to put us on fish!

Grading Scales Sportfishing Llc
Response from Charter operator

thanks for fishing with us. tough day for sure.

Julissa De La Rosa
Julissa De La Rosa
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2026
4.7
Verified
Fishing with Craig
4 Hour Trip (PM) on June 20, 20266 adults

Grading Scales Sportfishing Llc
Response from Charter operator

Thanks for choosing us. The smiles on the faces was priceless. I under stand the 4.0 on the boat, and that issue is now fixed. Thanks again for fishing with is.

Luke Young
Luke Young
Repeat angler
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2021
5 trips
5.0
Verified
Second trip was even better than the first
6 Hour trip on July 12, 20256 adults

Captain Craig and his mate Chase were great. Clear communication on the plan and they executed, putting us on fish for the second year in a row.

Reported catch:
Cobia
Flounder
Grading Scales Sportfishing Llc
Response from Charter operator

Thanks for the kind words. Y’all did a great job helping us execute the plan! Looking forward to the next trip with y’all!

Kevin McOmber
Kevin McOmber
us
Rochester, NY, US
Member since 2026
3.0
Verified
New
Mediocre
6 Hour trip on July 11, 20262 adults

Spent 6 hours and only caught one small fish that was too small to keep. Disappointing to say the least.

Grading Scales Sportfishing Llc
Response from Charter operator

I agree it was not the best day, but that is not my fault. You said you had never fished before. I put you on fish. You had countless bites that you were not able to hook. It’s not my fault you could not hook them. we worked hard to provide you fresh live bait, custom rods with good reels. We even put you on fish. Not our fault you couldn’t hook them. I even stayed overtime because we had some weather coming in that we stayed out to let it pass. Absolutely shocked you gave such a terrible review when we did everything we could to make your day great. Once again, not my fault that you don’t feel the bite and can’t hook a fish. Thanks for choosing us to be your first ever fishing trip. for those people reading this negative review, I encourage you to look at all the others that are 5.0 and high fours. The person that wrote this review was so inexperienced that he couldn’t feel a bite.

Norman Wilt
Norman Wilt
us
West Virginia, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
July cobia trip
8 Hour Trip on July 25, 20253 adults

Had a great time searching the bay for cobia - landed 3 and kept 2! Awesome trip - look forward to going again!

Grading Scales Sportfishing Llc
Response from Charter operator

Thanks for the review. We had a great time fishing y’all. Having Pickles was a blast.

FAQs about Grading Scales Sportfishing

Grading Scales Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 6 Hour trip (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Grading Scales Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well 50 gallons
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box Coolers for fish and food
  • Radio
  • Sonar
Trips booked with Grading Scales Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Prepared before the trip)
  • Lures
  • First mate (Mate works for 20% tips)
  • Fishing license
Grading Scales Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Grading Scales Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Grading Scales Sportfishing include:
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spadefish
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tautog
  • Tilefish

Your operator

Grading Scales Sportfishing Llc
Grading Scales Sportfishing Llc
Grading Scales Sportfishing Llc

Poquoson, Virginia, United States

4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
71 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 2015

There is nothing better than teaching others and watching them enjoy catching fish. That is what sets us apart from other charters. We let you get incredibly hands on and want you to learn the craft. We will let you cast, rig baits, or sit back and relax. It is up to you how involved you get in the days fishing. For our typical charter, we usually target Cobia and big Red Drum. We sight fish for them. However, we also offer nearshore and offshore charters where we target other popular species of fish. We can customize your trip to your desired species, depending on the season. If it swims, we can catch it!

4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
71 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 2015

There is nothing better than teaching others and watching them enjoy catching fish. That is what sets us apart from other charters. We let you get incredibly hands on and want you to learn the craft. We will let you cast, rig baits, or sit back and relax. It is up to you how involved you get in the days fishing. For our typical charter, we usually target Cobia and big Red Drum. We sight fish for them. However, we also offer nearshore and offshore charters where we target other popular species of fish. We can customize your trip to your desired species, depending on the season. If it swims, we can catch it!

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Spadefish
Spadefish
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tautog
Tautog
Tilefish
Tilefish
Black Drum
Black Drum
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2010
Boat manufacturer
Parker
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
32 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
50 gallons
Outriggers
Ice box
Coolers for fish and food
Radio
Sonar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Prepared before the trip
Lures
First mate
Mate works for 20% tips
Fishing license

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 not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
Should be old enough to hold a rod
No smoking
You keep catch
Can be cleaned for $25-50
Catch and release allowed

How you can 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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 PayPal

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Poquoson right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
SheepsheadSheepshead
SpadefishSpadefish
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TautogTautog
TilefishTilefish

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