11 Marina Road
Cape Charles, VA, United States
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. 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.
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5
Photos & videos by reviewers (90)
+87Angler rating
65
3
1
1
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Appropriate for children
91%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Caught fish
89%
Showing 1 - 5 of 70 reviews
Showing: 5 of 70 reviews
Glenn R
4.7
Verified
Top Notch Charter
5 Hour Trip PM – Early Spring on May 15, 2025 • 4 adults
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.
Response from Captain
May 16, 2025
Thanks Glenn!
Hope to finish with you again sometime.
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Bryan Norris
5.0
Verified
Citation Red Drum
6 Hour Trip PM – Cobia on July 12, 2025 • 3 adults
John found a great spot on the reef and drum hot right away! My son and nephew caught some nice flatties and refs! I reeled in a citation red! Go have fun and book with captain John!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
July 13, 2025
Thanks Bryan! Great day on the water with a Good crew!
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Drew Klammer
5.0
Verified
Great time
4 Hour Seasonal Trip PM on July 11, 2025 • 2 adults • 3 children
Captain Jon was great with the kids
and put us on the fish.
Response from Captain
July 13, 2025
Thanks Drew. Had a great time fishing with you and the boys.👍
0
Howard Redden
4.3
Verified
No fish but great day
4 Hour Seasonal Trip PM on June 21, 2025 • 4 adults
We went to several locations and the fish were not biting. The Captain stayed past the time to try to ensure we got fish. But the day was beautiful. We slipped on about 3/4 fish that we could not get on the boat by simple mistakes. However we caught a shark.
Response from Captain
June 22, 2025
👍🏻
0
John Ambrose
5.0
Verified
Salty Hooker is worth the trip
4 Hour Spring Tautog Trip - AM on April 22, 2025 • 2 adults
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.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
April 22, 2025
Thanks, Jon. I had a good time with you and your sons today.👍👍🐟
1
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4 Hour Tautog 8 AM TrIp
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip Oct 15 - Jan 31
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Last Light Trophy Red Drum
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:30 PM
Seasonal trip Aug 1 - Oct 15
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour Early Spring Fishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Jun 14
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Cobia Fishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Jul 31
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hour Trophy Striped Bass Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip Dec 1 - Jan 31
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5
Photos & videos by reviewers (90)
+87Angler rating
65
3
1
1
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Appropriate for children
91%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Caught fish
89%
Showing 1 - 5 of 70 reviews
Showing: 5 of 70 reviews
Glenn R
4.7
Verified
Top Notch Charter
5 Hour Trip PM – Early Spring on May 15, 2025 • 4 adults
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.
Response from Captain
May 16, 2025
Thanks Glenn!
Hope to finish with you again sometime.
0
Bryan Norris
5.0
Verified
Citation Red Drum
6 Hour Trip PM – Cobia on July 12, 2025 • 3 adults
John found a great spot on the reef and drum hot right away! My son and nephew caught some nice flatties and refs! I reeled in a citation red! Go have fun and book with captain John!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
July 13, 2025
Thanks Bryan! Great day on the water with a Good crew!
0
Drew Klammer
5.0
Verified
Great time
4 Hour Seasonal Trip PM on July 11, 2025 • 2 adults • 3 children
Captain Jon was great with the kids
and put us on the fish.
Response from Captain
July 13, 2025
Thanks Drew. Had a great time fishing with you and the boys.👍
0
Howard Redden
4.3
Verified
No fish but great day
4 Hour Seasonal Trip PM on June 21, 2025 • 4 adults
We went to several locations and the fish were not biting. The Captain stayed past the time to try to ensure we got fish. But the day was beautiful. We slipped on about 3/4 fish that we could not get on the boat by simple mistakes. However we caught a shark.
Response from Captain
June 22, 2025
👍🏻
0
John Ambrose
5.0
Verified
Salty Hooker is worth the trip
4 Hour Spring Tautog Trip - AM on April 22, 2025 • 2 adults
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.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
April 22, 2025
Thanks, Jon. I had a good time with you and your sons today.👍👍🐟
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FAQs about Salty Hooker Charters
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What is the boat like?
Boat category
Cabin cruisersCapacity
4 personsBoat length
28 ftYear built
2001Boat manufacturer
Grady White 282 SailfishBoat type
WalkaroundEngine model
YamahaPowered by
2 x 200HPMax cruising speed
30 knots