Knot Tuggin' Sportfishing 

5.0/5 (23 reviews)
 227 Mediterranean Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, United States

Knot Tuggin' Sportfishing 

Virginia Beach, VA, United States
35 ft
6
5.0/5 (23 reviews)

Knot Tuggin’ Sportfishing welcomes you to Virginia Beach, Virginia. Come join Captain Zach and embark on the area’s lovely inshore, nearshore, and offshore waters to chase a host of interesting and prized species. Captain Zach is a lifelong angler who’ll see to it that you enjoy your trip and land a fine catch. Join him aboard Knot Tuggin’ and spend wonderful moments on the water!

The captain uses a 35’ Carolina Classic offshore sport fishing boat that can sit up to 6 guests. It’s powered by twin 480 HP Cummins engines that will get you to the fishing grounds fast and comfortably. For navigation, there are full-featured electronics needed for efficient movement. Knot Tuggin’ has all the amenities to keep you comfortable while on your trip. A great working A/C and heat, kitchen with a microwave to heat up your lunch, full head, couches, and plenty of storage for all your gear and fish! The boat alsp is equipped with outriggers and a livewell. A first mate will also join you aboard.

You’ll go after Mahi Mahi, Black Seabass, Yellowfin Tuna, Tautog, Spadefish, Wahoo, and many more. You can bottom fish, deep sea fish, troll, spin, jig, and pop. You’re free to keep your catch and you can bring kids on your trip.

The only thing you will need to bring is whatever you’d like to eat and drink for the day. Sunscreen (please no spray sunscreen as it stains the boat) and sunglasses are recommended. Captain Zach provides all the fishing equipment, as well as your fishing license.

Please give the captain a call to set up your trip of a lifetime!

Knot Tuggin’ Sportfishing welcomes you to Virginia Beach, Virginia. Come join Captain Zach and embark on the area’s lovely inshore, nearshore, and offshore waters to chase a host of interesting and prized species. Captain Zach is a lifelong angler who’ll see to it that you enjoy your trip and land a fine catch. Join him aboard Knot Tuggin’ and spend wonderful moments on the water!

The captain uses a 35’ Carolina Classic offshore sport fishing boat that can sit up to 6 guests. It’s powered by twin 480 HP Cummins engines that will get you to the fishing grounds fast and comfortably. For navigation, there are full-featured electronics needed for efficient movement. Knot Tuggin’ has all the amenities to keep you comfortable while on your trip. A great working A/C and heat, kitchen with a microwave to heat up your lunch, full head, couches, and plenty of storage for all your gear and fish! The boat alsp is equipped with outriggers and a livewell. A first mate will also join you aboard.

You’ll go after Mahi Mahi, Black Seabass, Yellowfin Tuna, Tautog, Spadefish, Wahoo, and many more. You can bottom fish, deep sea fish, troll, spin, jig, and pop. You’re free to keep your catch and you can bring kids on your trip.

The only thing you will need to bring is whatever you’d like to eat and drink for the day. Sunscreen (please no spray sunscreen as it stains the boat) and sunglasses are recommended. Captain Zach provides all the fishing equipment, as well as your fishing license.

Please give the captain a call to set up your trip of a lifetime!

Zach Castro
Captain
Zach Castro
18 years of experience
ID & credentials verified

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Trip availability and prices

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2 hour evening cruise.
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 6:30 PM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Oct 1
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
US $400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day – Inshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Oct 1
Cobia
Bluefish (Tailor)
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
US $675
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Oct 1
Cobia
Bluefish (Tailor)
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
US $675
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day – Inshore AM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Oct 1
Cobia
Bluefish (Tailor)
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
+1
US $925
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 day - Inshore PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Oct 1
Cobia
Bluefish (Tailor)
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
US $925
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full day – Mahi Mahi
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Aug 1 - Oct 1
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Seabass (Black)
Flounder
US $1,800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full day – Wreck Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Feb 1 - Oct 1
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Seabass (Black)
Flounder
Tautog
US $1,800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full day–Offshore(Tuna,Mahi,Marlin)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 4:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 25 - Oct 1
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)
Sailfish
+5
US $3,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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5.0
23 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Joe O'Hara
Joe O'Hara
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
super awesome trip
Full day – Mahi Mahi on August 20, 20265 adults

Captain Zach and Hunter, were super awesome. They got us on the fish and kept us catching for the majority of the trip. fishing was great, people were great, made for a great day on the water and not at work. Recommend this trip as well as this crew to anyone who asks.

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Zach Castro
Response from Captain

thank you guys for fishing with us! Hope to get you out there again

Cameron Mitchell
Cameron Mitchell
us
Hawaii, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great Fishing Trip
Full day – Mahi Mahi on August 22, 20266 adults

Capt Zach Castro and Hunter were awesome. I would definitely recommend going out on afishing trip with them.

Kenneth Darlin
Kenneth Darlin
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
mission successful
Full day – Wreck Fishing on July 19, 20261 adult1 child

Took my 9 yr old to catch fish, she got a bit sick at the windmills but still caught two sea bass. We came closer in as she was done and caught a mackerel or two. Great trip and wonderful captain and crew. highly recommend

Reported catch:
Black Seabass
Ed Schneider
Ed Schneider
Repeat angler
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Good Time - Caught Fish
3/4 Day – Inshore AM on July 27, 20262 adults

Good experience caught a bunch of fish. Weather was great. Recommend captain zach and mate hunter

Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
Zach Castro
Response from Captain

We enjoyed having you onboard! Hope to see you in Va Beach again.

Brandon Timcheck
Brandon Timcheck
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
July fishing trip
Full day–Offshore(Tuna,Mahi,Marlin) on July 16, 20266 adults

Reported catch:
White Marlin
Zach Castro
Response from Captain

Really enjoyed getting you guys out there! Wish fishing was a little better but glad you still got a cooler of meat!

FAQs about Knot Tuggin' Sportfishing

Knot Tuggin' Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group - 2 hour evening cruise. (2 hours)
  • US $675 per group - Half Day – Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $675 per group - Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $925 per group - 3/4 day - Inshore PM (6 hours)
  • US $925 per group - 3/4 Day – Inshore AM (6 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - Full day – Mahi Mahi (8 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - Full day – Wreck Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $3,000 per group - Full day–Offshore(Tuna,Mahi,Marlin) (12 hours)
When you book a trip with Knot Tuggin' Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Full working bathroom onboard
  • Air conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Knot Tuggin' Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Certain trips we will use live bait that we supply )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Some trips we offer complimentary fish cleaning )
  • First mate (There will always be a first mate on all trips, and 20% tip is customary )
  • Fishing license (All license are provided by us)
Knot Tuggin' Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Up to 70 Nautical miles)
  • Wreck fishing
Knot Tuggin' Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Knot Tuggin' Sportfishing include:
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Spadefish
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tautog
  • Tilefish
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Zach Castro
Zach Castro
Zach Castro

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

29 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
23 Customer reviews
Typical response within 2 hours
Member since August 2021

Captain Zach was born and raised in Virginia Beach and has been fishing these waters ever since he could hold a fishing pole. Come get the experience of a lifetime and learn as much as you can from the crew on Knot Tuggin'!

29 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
23 Customer reviews
Typical response within 2 hours
Member since August 2021

Captain Zach was born and raised in Virginia Beach and has been fishing these waters ever since he could hold a fishing pole. Come get the experience of a lifetime and learn as much as you can from the crew on Knot Tuggin'!

The fish you can target

Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
White Marlin
White Marlin
Redfish
Redfish
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Spadefish
Spadefish
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Tautog
Tautog
Tilefish
Tilefish
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
White Marlin
White Marlin
Redfish
Redfish

Real catches by this captain

  • Great Fishing Trip
    Cameron M.
    Cameron M.
  • mission successful
    Kenneth D.
    Kenneth D.
  • An Incredible Tuna Trip out of Virginia Beach!
    Wallace M.
    Wallace M.
  • Awesome time fishing
    Justin D.
    Justin D.
  • August fishing trip
    Travis C.
    Travis C.
  • Half Day Trip with Zack Castro and Knot Tuggin
    Myra T.
    Myra T.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
35 ft
Year built
2004
Boat manufacturer
Carolina Classic
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 480HP
Max cruising speed
34 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Up to 70 Nautical miles
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Full working bathroom onboard
Air conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live bait well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Certain trips we will use live bait that we supply
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Some trips we offer complimentary fish cleaning
First mate
There will always be a first mate on all trips, and 20% tip is customary
Fishing license
All license are provided by us

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

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

Child friendly
We allow all kids on our boat. We ask no infants for further out trips and when very young smaller than normal kids to please provide an adequate life jacket for them to wear during the trip
You keep catch
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

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Virginia Beach right now

Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (White)Marlin (White)
RedfishRedfish
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
SpadefishSpadefish
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
TautogTautog
TilefishTilefish
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)
WahooWahoo

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