Goin Anyways SportFishing 

4.5/5 (3 reviews)
 4524 Dunning Road, Norfolk, VA 23518, United States
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If you’re in the market for a day to remember, look no further than Goin Anyways SportFishing.

Species like Cobia, Spadefish, Black Drum, Redfish, Black Seabass, Flounder, Speckled Trout, Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, Tautog, Sheepshead, Bull Shark, and more can be found in these waters, depending on conditions. For these species, you’re likely to troll, bottom fish, or sight-fish to catch them.

Capt. James and crew are happy to have kids aboard, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! If you don’t have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there’s one on board. You’re welcome to bring snacks!

Your excursion begins aboard a 29’ Topaz sportfishing boat with a capacity for 6 passengers. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water. You’ll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but you should ask the captain whether you’ll be catching it yourself.

First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. Mates often work for tips and it’s customary to offer them a 20% tip.

The charter boat covers your fishing license, just show up ready for a good time! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Your captain and mate will help you follow regulations while you fish.

It’s always wise 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.

If you have any questions about fishing with Goin Anyways SportFishing, you can send Capt. James a message down below.

James  Carroll

Captain

James Carroll

 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Sunset cruise's
Low rate deposit non-refundable
2 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
Price for up to 6 people
US $400 
Half day trip (AM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 30
Price for up to 6 people
US $800 
Half day trip (PM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 30
Price for up to 6 people
US $800 
Full day – Inshore
Low rate deposit non-refundable
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,200 
10 Hour Trip – Wreck Fishing
Low rate deposit non-refundable
10 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,800 
3/4 day Bluefin Tuna
Low rate deposit non-refundable
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Dec 1 - Feb 14
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,800 
There are 14 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.5/5
out of 5 stars from 3 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
4.7/5
Experience
4.3/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (9)

Great time
Great day at Chesapeake Bay!
Great day at Chesapeake Bay!
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

50%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

50%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

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Will M.
Will M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great time

VERIFIED

Half day trip (AM) on July 31, 2024

Both Mike and James made this very enjoyable. I haven’t fished on a boat in over a decade so it took me a while to get use to it again. They made it fun helped me and gave me good advice, overall had a great time. Thanks to Mike and James I was able to catch the my first sport fish in 10 years. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who is interested in fishing. I look forward to the next opportunity to fish with them. Thanks captains James and Mike for a wonderful time fishing.

Both Mike and James made this very enjoyable. I haven’t fished on a boat in over a decade so it took me a while to get use to it again. They made it fun helped me and gave me good advice, overall had a great time. Thanks to Mike and James I was able to catch the my first sport fish in 10 years. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who is interested in fishing. I look forward to the next opportunity to fish with them. Thanks captains James and Mike for a wonderful time fishing.  

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 Will M. recommends Goin Anyways SportFishing
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Brian R.
Brian R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great day at Chesapeake Bay!

VERIFIED

10 Hour Trip – Wreck Fishing on June 19, 2024

Captain James and First Mate Mike did a great job at putting us on the fish yesterday. We caught several Blues and Spanish Mackerel. We caught a few Cobia, but none big enough to put in the box. James and Mike definitely put in their best efforts to get us a keeper, but it just wasn’t our day. We will definitely go with them again if our travels bring us this way in the future!!!

Captain James and First Mate Mike did a great job at putting us on the fish yesterday. We caught several Blues and Spanish Mackerel. We caught a few Cobia, but none big enough to put in the box. James and Mike definitely put in their best efforts to get us a keeper, but it just wasn’t our day. We will definitely go with them again if our travels bring us this way in the future!!!  

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MIKE K.
MIKE K.
3.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

4.0/5

Crew

3.0/5

Overall

Fish cleaning

VERIFIED

Half day trip (AM) on June 16, 2024

When out on this boat for 8 hr trip on Fathers day for spade fish and other's fish that we might catch. The captain the mate was great. Didn’t catch those big spade fish that I wanted but did catch 15. Had the mate clean it for us when I got back to the dock and it was terrible. When I got home, several fillets had chunks of skins still on them and a lot of fish scales on them as well. Other than that, the trip was fun and that great time. Next time, I will fillet it myself.

When out on this boat for 8 hr trip on Fathers day for spade fish and other's fish that we might catch. The captain the mate was great. Didn’t catch those big spade fish that I wanted but did catch 15. Had the mate clean it for us when I got back to the dock and it was terrible. When I got home, several fillets had chunks of skins still on them and a lot of fish scales on them as well. Other than that, the trip was fun and that great time. Next time, I will fillet it myself.  

 MIKE K. recommends Goin Anyways SportFishing
2 persons find this review helpful
James  Carroll
James Carroll (The Captain)
Replied on June 20, 2024
We are sorry to hear that our fish cleaning wasn’t up to your standards , most people prefer we do not rinse the fillets in fresh water at the cleaning table due to the chemicals in tap water , so we clean and leave it for you to trim / rinse as you please at home

FAQs about Goin Anyways SportFishing

What are the trip rates for Goin Anyways SportFishing?

Goin Anyways SportFishing offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $400 per group - Sunset cruise's (2 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Half day trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Half day trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Full day – Inshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Wreck Fishing (10 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - 3/4 day Bluefin Tuna (6 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Goin Anyways SportFishing?

When you book a trip with Goin Anyways SportFishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with Goin Anyways SportFishing?

Trips booked with Goin Anyways SportFishing include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License
What types of fishing does Goin Anyways SportFishing offer?

Goin Anyways SportFishing offers the following types of fishing:

  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
What fishing techniques does Goin Anyways SportFishing offer?

Goin Anyways SportFishing offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Goin Anyways SportFishing?

Top targeted fish species with Goin Anyways SportFishing include:

  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spadefish
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tautog
  • Tuna (Bluefin)

Your captain

James  Carroll

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

5 Fishing Reports
3 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2024

Operating a 29' Topaz Sportfisher, Capt. James ensures a comfortable fishing experience in the waters of Norfolk, Virginia. The crew will demonstrate techniques such as bottom fishing, spinning, popping, trolling, jigging, or something unique to the area. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish
Bluefish
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Spadefish
Spadefish
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tautog
Tautog
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
29 ft
Year built
1989
Boat manufacturer
Topaz
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Volvo
Powered by
2 x 230HP
Max cruising speed
24 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

Reef Fishing

Wreck Fishing

Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

Popping

Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

Flybridge

Live Bait Well

Ice Box

Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Lures

First Mate

Fishing License

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

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can 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

 PayPal

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Norfolk right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
BluefishBluefish
CobiaCobia
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
SheepsheadSheepshead
SpadefishSpadefish
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TautogTautog
Tuna (Bluefin)Tuna (Bluefin)
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