Salt Addict – Bottom Bouncer 

5.0/5 (10 reviews)
 2246 Curtis Merritt Harbor Drive, Chincoteague, VA 23336, United States
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If you’re in the market for a day to remember, look no further than Salt Addict. Your guide for the day is Captain Bruce, which allows you to benefit from years of sportfishing experience.

Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Flounder, Striped Bass, Speckled Trout, Whiting, and plenty more. For these species, you’re likely to drift and bottom fish using light tackle.

Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! If you don’t have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there’s one on board. And, you can’t go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach! Your adventure begins aboard a 24’ Carolina Skimmer that can carry up to 6 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. Rods, reels, and tackle are included, along with lures. Live bait is included,

There’s no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for a good time! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. If you don’t know what to expect, ask the captain. Don’t forget to bring sunscreen (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Salt Addict will make it easy for you to go fishing in Chincoteague. So, how about booking that trip?

Bruce Livesay

Captain

Bruce Livesay

21 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Highlights

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Child Friendly
 Rods, reels & tackle

Plan your trip

Trip Date:
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4 Hour Trip (AM)

 In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Mar 15 - Sep 30
Price for up to 4 people
US $300 
4 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip Mar 15 - Sep 30
Price for up to 4 people
US $300 
There are 3 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 10 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (5)

Great trip
Great Time!!!
Can’t Recommend Enough
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews
John O.
John O.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great trip

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4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 6, 2025

Bruce was a great captain. He had a plan to run out a little further to put us on fish but with a storm coming in the ocean had kicked up bigger waves and made run time to the original location much longer than anticipated. Bruce quickly made a new plan to fish inland another location and put us on fish. When fishing slowed down he gave us a nice tour around the island to show us some things we wouldn’t have seen from land. Great time on the water. Highly recommend! Thanks Bruce!

Bruce was a great captain. He had a plan to run out a little further to put us on fish but with a storm coming in the ocean had kicked up bigger waves and made run time to the original location much longer than anticipated. Bruce quickly made a new plan to fish inland another location and put us on fish. When fishing slowed down he gave us a nice tour around the island to show us some things we wouldn’t have seen from land. Great time on the water. Highly recommend! Thanks Bruce!  

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 John O. recommends Salt Addict – Bottom Bouncer
Bruce Livesay
Bruce Livesay (The Captain)
Replied on July 8, 2025
John and Melissa thank you for the wonderful review! It was great meeting you and glad we could have a great day on the water . If you’re on the Island in the fall hit me up for an offshore trip !

John S.
John S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

A Great Captain makes the trip!

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip (AM) on May 24, 2025

Bruce went the extra mile to put us on fish. He's very knowledgeable of angling in the area, and about the island in general! Also Bruce made sure everyone engaged and entertained! Loved the boat! The water was a little choppy that day, but you wouldn't know it! Might sound trivial to some, but if you or someone in your party tends to get sea sick easily, that can make all the difference! Bruce will definitely be our first choice on next adventure!

Bruce went the extra mile to put us on fish. He's very knowledgeable of angling in the area, and about the island in general! Also Bruce made sure everyone engaged and entertained! Loved the boat! The water was a little choppy that day, but you wouldn't know it! Might sound trivial to some, but if you or someone in your party tends to get sea sick easily, that can make all the difference! Bruce will definitely be our first choice on next adventure!  

 John S. recommends Salt Addict – Bottom Bouncer
Bruce Livesay
Bruce Livesay (The Captain)
Replied on May 28, 2025
John it was great meeting you guys ! Hope to get you out in the ocean this summer . Thank you for the great review !

Christopher O.
Christopher O.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Wonderful experience with Capt. Bruce

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NEW

4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 16, 2025

The morning was overcast, windy and misting rain. Yet Capt. Bruce still put us on some fish. Capt. Bruce’s was eager to share his knowledge of the local fisheries. I would highly recommend him for your next charter.

The morning was overcast, windy and misting rain. Yet Capt. Bruce still put us on some fish. Capt. Bruce’s was eager to share his knowledge of the local fisheries. I would highly recommend him for your next charter.  

 Christopher O. recommends Salt Addict – Bottom Bouncer
Bruce Livesay
Bruce Livesay (The Captain)
Replied on June 16, 2025
It was great meeting you guys! If ever have any questions please hit us up . Hope to see you again soon! Thank you. Please share any pictures you have from today and I can post it 👍

Corbin W.
Corbin W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Can’t Recommend Enough

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip (AM) on April 20, 2025

I could not have had a better experience with Captain Bruce and this charter. We had everything we needed and had a great morning out on the water where we caught multiple fish including a few keepers. Everyone was knowledgeable, respectful, and kind. I highly recommend going with Captain Bruce!

I could not have had a better experience with Captain Bruce and this charter. We had everything we needed and had a great morning out on the water where we caught multiple fish including a few keepers. Everyone was knowledgeable, respectful, and kind. I highly recommend going with Captain Bruce!  

 Corbin W. recommends Salt Addict – Bottom Bouncer
Bruce Livesay
Bruce Livesay (The Captain)
Replied on April 21, 2025
What a fantastic group of young adults!! I had a great time fishing with these future leaders and would love to do it again sometime!!
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Robert Z.
Robert Z.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Wish I booked a longer trip!!

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip (PM) on April 19, 2025

Captain Bruce is absolutely awesome. Love the new Bottom Bouncer boat. He worked hard and kept us busy. We caught some nice Flatties. Bruce instantly became someone I felt like I have known for years. Will be booking again and also on the big boat.

Captain Bruce is absolutely awesome. Love the new Bottom Bouncer boat. He worked hard and kept us busy. We caught some nice Flatties. Bruce instantly became someone I felt like I have known for years. Will be booking again and also on the big boat.  

 Robert Z. recommends Salt Addict – Bottom Bouncer
Bruce Livesay
Bruce Livesay (The Captain)
Replied on April 20, 2025
Thank you for the great review, wind was definitely against us. Good luck with your tournaments this spring and summer. Hope to see you offshore with us.

FAQs about Salt Addict – Bottom Bouncer

What are the trip rates for Salt Addict – Bottom Bouncer?

Salt Addict – Bottom Bouncer offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $300 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $300 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Salt Addict – Bottom Bouncer?

When you book a trip with Salt Addict – Bottom Bouncer, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
What's included in the trip price with Salt Addict – Bottom Bouncer?

Trips booked with Salt Addict – Bottom Bouncer include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License
What types of fishing does Salt Addict – Bottom Bouncer offer?

Salt Addict – Bottom Bouncer offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does Salt Addict – Bottom Bouncer offer?

Salt Addict – Bottom Bouncer offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Salt Addict – Bottom Bouncer?

Top targeted fish species with Salt Addict – Bottom Bouncer include:

  • Bass (Striped)
  • Flounder
  • Speckled Trout
  • Whiting

Meet your captain

Bruce Livesay

Chincoteague, Virginia, United States

ID & license verified
19 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2024

I started out fishing in the Chesapeake Bay for many years. Once I was introduced to offshore fishing in the Atlantic I was hooked! I’ve had the privilege of fishing these waters for well over 10 years and would love to share the fun

Fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Flounder
Flounder
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Whiting
Whiting

Your boat

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2025
Boat manufacturer
Carolina Skimmer
Boat type
Skiff

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

Where you can fish

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Flats Fishing

Backcountry Fishing

How you can fish

Light Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Spinning

Jigging

Popping

Drift Fishing

What's on board

GPS

Fishfinder

Included in the price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Fishing License

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included

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

Child Friendly

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How to pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

 Bank Transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Chincoteague right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
FlounderFlounder
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
3 people are looking at this charter.