Catherine C. Charters
Catherine C. Charters
Book your next trip with Catherine C. Charters and discover what makes fishing in Virginia Beach unique. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Bob knows them forwards and back.
Cobia, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, and more could be biting, depending on when you go. On the day of your trip, you’re likely to troll using light tackle. Any fish within the legal limit is yours to keep. Plus, you can have your catch cleaned Now that’s dinner!
You’ll be casting lines from a spacious 43’ open cockpit vessel with toilet and shade awning, bench seating, and all modern sportfishing amenities. Lots of open sunny, and shady space for up to 6 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Capt. Bob has rods and reels for you.
Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. Mates often work for tips, and it’s customary to offer them a 10–20% tip. There’s no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for some fishing!
Planning a family adventure? Kids are welcome! If you don’t have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there’s one on board. It’s always wise to bring snacks, drinks, sunglasses, and sunblock (non-spray). Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Catherine C. Charters will make it easy for you to go fishing in Virginia Beach. So, how about booking that trip?
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (222)
+219Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Appropriate for children
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Caught fish
98%
Jul 25, 2025
Half Day Trip – Inshore fishing PM
Incredible first sea-fishing experience
I and two of my brothers stepped onto Captain Bob's boat having never done any sea-fishing before and had an experience none of us will ever forget--getting to fight with a massive ray on the end of the line, and although it ended in heartbreak as the ray snapped the line close to the boat after about thirty minutes, it was an incredible first fish. The mackerel fishing afterward was just gravy, they were coming in ones and twos and eventually had all the rods lighting up at the same time. Captain Bob and First Mate E. were courteous, easy-going, and great to banter with. The boat was well-equipped and stocked, and the large overhead canopy was a godsend in the 95-degree full-sun. Will definitely be coming back for more when I can.
I and two of my brothers stepped onto Captain Bob's boat having never done any sea-fishing before and had an experience none of...
Jul 5, 2025
Half Day Trip – Inshore fishing am
FANTASTIC
Captain Bob and E were both amazing and super friendly! The boat was very clean and well maintained. We ended up catching 61 fish 3 of which were bluefish, and the rest were Spanish mackerel. Even though we didn’t catch anything big, everyone in our group had a blast! The only thing I would advise is to check water conditions before your trip if you have small children or a tendency to get seasick as our trip was pretty choppy, but again our group (all adults) was perfectly fine. If you are able, leave a generous tip for the first mate (E) as he works tips and works very hard! I would definitely recommend Catherine C. Charters!
Captain Bob and E were both amazing and super friendly! The boat was very clean and well maintained. We ended up catching 61 fish...
Jun 22, 2025
Half Day Trip – Inshore fishing am
Wholly Spanish Mackerel!!
This was a Father's Day trip for my Dad, my son, and other men in my family. We all loved it. This boat was clean and well-maintained. The Captain and crew took care of everything. It didn't take long before we were on the fish. When the biting slowed, the mate checked the lines and changed bait if needed. There were other boats in the same area as us, but they weren't catching, we were. We had about four get off the lines, but it was OK. Had we landed them, we would have been at the limit. That's how good Captain Bob kept us on the mackerel. After the trip they cleaned them all and bagged the up. All we had to do was take em home and cooked em. I can't wait to go back on The Catherine C.
This was a Father's Day trip for my Dad, my son, and other men in my family. We all loved it. This boat was clean and well-maintained....
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Jun 12, 2025
Half Day Trip – Inshore fishing PM
Granddaughter Fishing Trip
We take each of our grandchildren on a special vacation with just Grandma and Grandpa. Our granddaughter chose a charter fishing trip for her special trip. Captain Bob and first mate Ezra were the best. We caught the first Spanish Mackeral within 15 seconds of throwing the line in. We caught 30 fish total. Our granddaughter reeled in 27 of them. Two big ones , Red drums or Cobi got away. Captain Bob and Ezra were very friendly and shared fishing stories with us and explained things very well. I was especially impressed with how excited they would get when a fish was hooked. They cleaned and fileted the fish when we got back to shore. The boat was well maintained. A trip of a lifetime for our granddaughter.
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Jun 9, 2025
6 hr fishing
Amazing Family Experience! Highly Recommend Catherine C. Charters!
We recently took a 6-hour charter fishing trip with Catherine C. Charters, and it was absolutely amazing! Captain Bob Crisher and Mate Hunter were fantastic from start to finish. They were so patient and wonderful with our kids (ages 5-10), making sure everyone was involved and having a great time. We caught plenty of Bonito and Mackerel, and the crew made it so exciting for the kids. When our youngest got a little restless, Captain Bob went above and beyond by promoting her to "Captain" for a while and letting her steer the boat – it truly made her day! This was our first charter fishing trip as a family, and it was the perfect bonding experience. The kids left saying it was the best trip EVER, and we couldn’t agree more. We’ll definitely be booking again in the future! Thank you, Captain Bob and Hunter, for an unforgettable experience!
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (222)
+219Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Appropriate for children
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Caught fish
98%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Incredible first sea-fishing experience
Half Day Trip – Inshore fishing PM on July 25, 2025
I and two of my brothers stepped onto Captain Bob's boat having never done any sea-fishing before and had an experience none of us will ever forget--getting to fight with a massive ray on the end of the line, and although it ended in heartbreak as the ray snapped the line close to the boat after about thirty minutes, it was an incredible first fish. The mackerel fishing afterward was just gravy, they were coming in ones and twos and eventually had all the rods lighting up at the same time. Captain Bob and First Mate E. were courteous, easy-going, and great to banter with. The boat was well-equipped and stocked, and the large overhead canopy was a godsend in the 95-degree full-sun. Will definitely be coming back for more when I can.
I and two of my brothers stepped onto Captain Bob's boat having never done any sea-fishing before and had an experience none of us will ever forget--getting to fight with a massive ray on the end of the line, and although it ended in heartbreak as the ray snapped the line close to the boat after about thirty minutes, it was an incredible first fish. The mackerel fishing afterward was just gravy, they were coming in ones and twos and eventually had all the rods lighting up at the same time. Captain...
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FANTASTIC
Half Day Trip – Inshore fishing am on July 5, 2025
Captain Bob and E were both amazing and super friendly! The boat was very clean and well maintained. We ended up catching 61 fish 3 of which were bluefish, and the rest were Spanish mackerel. Even though we didn’t catch anything big, everyone in our group had a blast! The only thing I would advise is to check water conditions before your trip if you have small children or a tendency to get seasick as our trip was pretty choppy, but again our group (all adults) was perfectly fine. If you are able, leave a generous tip for the first mate (E) as he works tips and works very hard! I would definitely recommend Catherine C. Charters!
Captain Bob and E were both amazing and super friendly! The boat was very clean and well maintained. We ended up catching 61 fish 3 of which were bluefish, and the rest were Spanish mackerel. Even though we didn’t catch anything big, everyone in our group had a blast! The only thing I would advise is to check water conditions before your trip if you have small children or a tendency to get seasick as our trip was pretty choppy, but again our group (all adults) was perfectly fine. If you are...
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Wholly Spanish Mackerel!!
Half Day Trip – Inshore fishing am on June 22, 2025
This was a Father's Day trip for my Dad, my son, and other men in my family. We all loved it. This boat was clean and well-maintained. The Captain and crew took care of everything. It didn't take long before we were on the fish. When the biting slowed, the mate checked the lines and changed bait if needed. There were other boats in the same area as us, but they weren't catching, we were. We had about four get off the lines, but it was OK. Had we landed them, we would have been at the limit. That's how good Captain Bob kept us on the mackerel. After the trip they cleaned them all and bagged the up. All we had to do was take em home and cooked em. I can't wait to go back on The Catherine C.
This was a Father's Day trip for my Dad, my son, and other men in my family. We all loved it. This boat was clean and well-maintained. The Captain and crew took care of everything. It didn't take long before we were on the fish. When the biting slowed, the mate checked the lines and changed bait if needed. There were other boats in the same area as us, but they weren't catching, we were. We had about four get off the lines, but it was OK. Had we landed them, we would have been at the limit....
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Granddaughter Fishing Trip
Half Day Trip – Inshore fishing PM on June 12, 2025
We take each of our grandchildren on a special vacation with just Grandma and Grandpa. Our granddaughter chose a charter fishing trip for her special trip. Captain Bob and first mate Ezra were the best. We caught the first Spanish Mackeral within 15 seconds of throwing the line in. We caught 30 fish total. Our granddaughter reeled in 27 of them. Two big ones , Red drums or Cobi got away. Captain Bob and Ezra were very friendly and shared fishing stories with us and explained things very well. I was especially impressed with how excited they would get when a fish was hooked. They cleaned and fileted the fish when we got back to shore. The boat was well maintained. A trip of a lifetime for our granddaughter.
We take each of our grandchildren on a special vacation with just Grandma and Grandpa. Our granddaughter chose a charter fishing trip for her special trip. Captain Bob and first mate Ezra were the best. We caught the first Spanish Mackeral within 15 seconds of throwing the line in. We caught 30 fish total. Our granddaughter reeled in 27 of them. Two big ones , Red drums or Cobi got away. Captain Bob and Ezra were very friendly and shared fishing stories with us and explained things very well....
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Amazing Family Experience! Highly Recommend Catherine C. Charters!
6 hr fishing on June 9, 2025
We recently took a 6-hour charter fishing trip with Catherine C. Charters, and it was absolutely amazing! Captain Bob Crisher and Mate Hunter were fantastic from start to finish. They were so patient and wonderful with our kids (ages 5-10), making sure everyone was involved and having a great time. We caught plenty of Bonito and Mackerel, and the crew made it so exciting for the kids. When our youngest got a little restless, Captain Bob went above and beyond by promoting her to "Captain" for a while and letting her steer the boat – it truly made her day! This was our first charter fishing trip as a family, and it was the perfect bonding experience. The kids left saying it was the best trip EVER, and we couldn’t agree more. We’ll definitely be booking again in the future! Thank you, Captain Bob and Hunter, for an unforgettable experience!
We recently took a 6-hour charter fishing trip with Catherine C. Charters, and it was absolutely amazing! Captain Bob Crisher and Mate Hunter were fantastic from start to finish. They were so patient and wonderful with our kids (ages 5-10), making sure everyone was involved and having a great time. We caught plenty of Bonito and Mackerel, and the crew made it so exciting for the kids. When our youngest got a little restless, Captain Bob went above and beyond by promoting her to "Captain" for...
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