Salty Hooker Charters
Salty Hooker Charters
Salty Hooker Charters runs daily out of Cape Charles Harbor in Cape Charles Virginia, 23310. We fish the lower Chesapeake Bay wherever the bite is on. Captain Jon will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing on the lower Chesapeake.
Your fishing adventure starts on a 28' Grady White 282 Sailfish. The Salty Hooker is equipped with a new Rhodan trolling motor in 2026, state of the art Lowrance electronics, and twin 200 HP Yamaha outboards. There are plenty of places to sit and store your belongings. The lower cabin has a sitting area and table, and an enclosed bathroom. For cold weather fishing we have an enclosed helm area and cabin with a heater.
Smoking and Alcohol are allowed.
All fishing licenses required, fishing poles, tackle, bait, and the ice for bait and fish is Included in the price. So you can focus on what really matters, fishing. The crew will clean, fillet, and bag your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip.
Book your trip now and hit the water with Salty Hooker Charters.
Salty Hooker Charters runs daily out of Cape Charles Harbor in Cape Charles Virginia, 23310. We fish the lower Chesapeake Bay wherever the bite is on. Captain Jon will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing on the lower Chesapeake.
Your fishing adventure starts on a 28' Grady White 282 Sailfish. The Salty Hooker is equipped with a new Rhodan trolling motor in 2026, state of the art Lowrance electronics, and twin 200 HP Yamaha outboards. There are plenty of places to sit and store your belongings. The lower cabin has a sitting area and table, and an enclosed bathroom. For cold weather fishing we have an enclosed helm area and cabin with a heater.
Smoking and Alcohol are allowed.
All fishing licenses required, fishing poles, tackle, bait, and the ice for bait and fish is Included in the price. So you can focus on what really matters, fishing. The crew will clean, fillet, and bag your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip.
Book your trip now and hit the water with Salty Hooker Charters.
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The Salty Hooker is an excellent charter boat. It checks all the boxes for my wife (clean head etc.) Plus it's immaculate and has plenty of space. Captain Jon is very personable without being overbearing. He made sure that my wife was comfortable throughout the trip. We arrived a little bit late but he still allowed us to fish in the agreed amount time (5 hours). In fact, because fishing was slow (no fault of Jon) I noticed that he gave us a little extra time. When in the area I would definitely look to book his services again.
Thanks Glenn! Hope to finish with you again sometime.
Capt Jon was nice, knowledgeable and great to spend a day fishing with. He knows the water in the Lower well. Good gear, plenty of bait and puts you on fish. We’ll be seeing him again for sure. Thanks Jon.
Thanks, Jon. I had a good time with you and your sons today.👍👍🐟
We had been looking forward to a fishing trip on the bay for some time to just get on the water but to also create a memorable experience for my 6 year old granddaughter. We read good reviews for this charter so we booked a morning half day trip. The boat was comfortable, easy to access...on the docks right next to the Shanty Restaurant. It had a toilet which came in handy for the little one. The boat was clean, well maintained, and equipped. They had life preservers for children under 12 which they must wear (it's the law). And we were glad we didn't need to buy one ahead of time. Captain John and his son Johnny took us out into the harbor to get everyone acclimated, residual the youngster. We caught a handful of finger sized fish...a few different species as we drifted. We then attempted to travel to to Kiptoke for more serious fishing but the northeasterly breezes made for a serious chop that scared my granddaughter. So the captain turned around and we returned to the calm waters of the harbor for the rest of the trip. He was very accommodating and took his cues from us as to what we were comfortable with. We saw a few dolphins too which was bonus. I checked with my daughter after the trip for her review and she said that they all had a good time and liked that the captain and first mate were so helpful and understanding of how to make the trip a wonderful trip for the young one. Thank you
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FAQs about Salty Hooker Charters
What are the trip rates for Salty Hooker Charters?
- US $600 per group - 4 Hour Tautog Trip (4 hours)
- US $600 per group - 4 Hour Tautog Trip - 2:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $700 per group - 5 Hour Last Light Trophy Red Drum (5 hours)
- US $800 per group - 6 Hour Cobia Trip (6 hours)
- US $800 per group - 6 Hour Cobia Trip - 12:00 PM (6 hours)
- US $800 per group - 6 Hour Seasonal Trip (6 hours)
- US $800 per group - 6 Hour Seasonal Trip - 12:00 PM (6 hours)
- US $900 per group - 7 Hour Early Spring Trip (7 hours)
- US $900 per group - 7 Hour Early Spring Trip - 12:00 PM (7 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Salty Hooker Charters?
- Toilet Electric flush
- GPS Brand new in 2022
- Fishfinder Brand new in 2022. Helps locate fish and reefs
- Live bait well Dual livewell system
- Refrigerator
- Wireless trolling motor Rhodan Gen5 GPS Spot Lock.New for 2026!
- Radar Brand new in 2022. Safely navigate in fog or night
What's included in the trip price with Salty Hooker Charters?
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (Live and/or fresh bait is provided at no additional charge.)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (We will Clean and Bag All Legal Fish Over 16' )
- Fishing license (All fishing licenses are included under our Virginia guide license at no additional charge.)
What types of fishing does Salty Hooker Charters offer?
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
What fishing techniques does Salty Hooker Charters offer?
- Light tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Drift fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Salty Hooker Charters?
- Bass (Striped)
- Cobia
- Flounder
- Redfish
- Seabass (Black)
- Sheepshead
- Spadefish
- Speckled Trout
- Tautog
Your captain
Captain Jon is a U.S. Coast Guard approved OUPV Captain authorized to carry up to 6 passengers. Captain Jon is originally from Maryland where he fished the upper and middle Chesapeake Bay. Captain Jon has fished on the Chesapeake since he was a kid, as well as working as a first mate on several boats in Deale, MD. In 2020 Captain Jon started Salty Hooker Charters, LLC in Cape Charles, Virginia. He now resides in the Cape Charles area, where he loves the awesome fishing the lower Chesapeake provides!. Fishing in the lower Chesapeake bay out of Cape Charles is rewarding. Depending on the time of year, you'll get a chance to catch different species like Cobia, Striped Bass, Red Drum, Spadefish, Black Drum, Tautog, and more. Salty Hooker Charters will put you on the fish! Your necessary fishing gear, fishing licenses, and fish cleaning will be provided by the charter. Drinking alcohol and smoking are allowed on board.
Jon T.
Captain
Captain Jon is a U.S. Coast Guard approved OUPV Captain authorized to carry up to 6 passengers. Captain Jon is originally from Maryland where he fished the upper and middle Chesapeake Bay. Captain Jon has fished on the Chesapeake since he was a kid, as well as working as a first mate on several boats in Deale, MD. In 2020 Captain Jon started Salty Hooker Charters, LLC in Cape Charles, Virginia. He now resides in the Cape Charles area, where he loves the awesome fishing the lower Chesapeake provides!. Fishing in the lower Chesapeake bay out of Cape Charles is rewarding. Depending on the time of year, you'll get a chance to catch different species like Cobia, Striped Bass, Red Drum, Spadefish, Black Drum, Tautog, and more. Salty Hooker Charters will put you on the fish! Your necessary fishing gear, fishing licenses, and fish cleaning will be provided by the charter. Drinking alcohol and smoking are allowed on board.
Jon T.
Captain
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Which fishing techniques you can try
Which amenities are available onboard
What's included in the trip price
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.
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 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
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What’s biting in Cape Charles right now
Bass (Striped)
Cobia
Flounder
Redfish
Seabass (Black)
Sheepshead
Spadefish
Speckled Trout
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4.9(3)19 ftGroup size 1 - 31 - 3
+64 hour trip • 3 personsUS $500
