Huntress Charters
+26If you’re ready to get hooked on fishing in Chincoteague, we’ve got you covered with Huntress Charters.
Depending on the time of year and trip you book, you might hook into Flounder, Whiting, Black Seabass, Yellowfin Tuna, Bluefin Tuna, Tilefish,
Mahi Mahi, Swordfish, Blue Marlin, White Marlin, and who knows what else! You can expect to do some light tackle fishing, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.
Families making a day of it will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! And, you can’t go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!
Rods, reels, and tackle are provided. Live bait is on offer, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you’ll be catching it yourself.
The charter boat covers your fishing license, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. If you don’t know what to expect, ask the captain.
It’s recommended to bring bottled water, sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). If you’d like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
If there’s more you’d like to know about fishing with Huntress Charters, you can send Capt. Justin a message down below.
Charter Operator
Huntress Charters
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What are the trip rates for Huntress Charters?
Huntress Charters offers the following trips to customers:
- US $445 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Back Bays (AM) (4 hours)
- US $445 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Back Bays (PM) (4 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Wreck Fishing (AM) (4 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Wreck Fishing (PM) (4 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Huntress Charters?
When you book a trip with Huntress Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- GPS
- Fishfinder
What's included in the trip price with Huntress Charters?
Trips booked with Huntress Charters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait (Sometimes we use live bait to fish that we provide free of charge.)
- Catch cleaning & filleting (We fillet the fish right at the dock after the trip and is included in your trip!)
- Fishing License (Our guide license covers everyone fishing on the boat. No need to buy your own!)
What types of fishing does Huntress Charters offer?
Huntress Charters offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing (Our wreck trips are only 6-10 miles offshore and most days you are in sight of land.)
- Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does Huntress Charters offer?
Huntress Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Jigging
- Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Huntress Charters?
Top targeted fish species with Huntress Charters include:
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Flounder
- Marlin (Blue)
- Marlin (White)
- Seabass (Black)
- Swordfish
- Tilefish
- Tuna (Bluefin)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Whiting
Your operator
Chincoteague, Virginia, United States
Captain Justin has served 8 years in the United States Coast Guard where he earned his Master Captain's license. He specializes in back bay charters as well as wreck charters. Founder of Huntress Charters, Captain John is a true waterman. He has been fishing out of Chincoteague for over 20 years and has never returned empty handed. Having such love for fishing and the island, he has passed on his knowledge and skills to his son, Captain Justin.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Our wreck trips are only 6-10 miles offshore and most days you are in sight of land.
Wreck Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
GPS
Fishfinder
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Sometimes we use live bait to fish that we provide free of charge.
Catch cleaning & filleting
We fillet the fish right at the dock after the trip and is included in your trip!
Fishing License
Our guide license covers everyone fishing on the boat. No need to buy your own!
How cancellations work
Deposit non-refundable
If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Kids are encouraged in the back bays! We do not take kids under 10 to the wrecks due to safety concerns.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
How you can pay
Pay online in full
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
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 3.5% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Chincoteague right now
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder
Seabass (Black)
Tilefish
Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)