Big Dog ChartersĀ 

4.8/5Ā (27 reviews)
Ā Winston Salem Avenue 524, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, United States–

Big Dog ChartersĀ 

4.8/5Ā (27 reviews)
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Winston Salem Avenue 524
Virginia Beach, VA, United States
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Why Fishing with Big Dog Charters Is a Great Catch šŸŽ£

When it comes to unforgettable fishing adventures, Big Dog Charters delivers. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a first-timer looking to reel in something big, one trip with Captain Rock and his crew will show you a great time on the water.

Meet the Man Behind the Wheel — Captain Rock

With years of experience and a name that says it all, Captain Rock knows how to put you on the fish and keep the good vibes rolling. He’s part fishing guide, part hype man, and 100% committed to making sure everyone on board has a blast.

Good Vibes Only

At Big Dog Charters, we believe that the experience matters just as much as the catch. From the moment you step on board, you’re part of the crew. The music's playing, the sun’s shining (most days!), and the cooler’s packed — it's not just a fishing trip, it’s a day to kick back and enjoy life on the water.

Big Fish, Bigger Stories

We go where the fish are — and we don’t stop until someone’s got a story worth bragging about. Whether it’s offshore giants, trophy catches, or simply a peaceful day reeling in steady bites, we tailor every trip to your style.

Perfect for Everyone

Bringing the family? Planning a bachelor trip? Looking for a solo escape from the daily grind? Big Dog Charters makes it easy and enjoyable for everyone. We keep the energy high, the pressure low, and the smiles coming.

Book Your Trip Today

If you’re ready for a fishing trip that’s fun, laid-back, and full of good energy, it’s time to hop aboard with Big Dog Charters. Captain Rock is waiting — and trust us, he’s cooler than your average captain.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 27 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (31)

September fishing trip
September fishing trip
Great fishing trip!
+28

Angler rating

23
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

92%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

93%

Caught fish

88%

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Bryan C.
Bryan C.
5.0/5

Aug 26, 2025

4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)

Absolutely Outstanding!

VERIFIED

Absolutely outstanding experience. Weather was a little challenging and the Captain and First Mate still got us on fish! Very technically competent, extremely personable, and tremendous ship. Highly Highly recommend this veteran owned bussiness. Since we live here, we will be going back to them repeatedly for all our future trips. Jayz Long Local GuideĀ·67 reviews a week ago New Rocky is a great guy and a great captain. 1st mate Carter really takes care of the fishermen. Great trip. Captain tried every trick in the book to get us on some fish 🐟. We will definitely book again. Ashley Huffman 1 review a week ago New Best fishing trip we have had in Virginia Beach so far. Crew was very personable and actually cared if we caught fish and had a great experience. The boat was top tier and very clean. They were very determined to give us the best trip … More steven yarber Highly Highly recommend this veteran owned bussiness. Since we live here, we will be going back to them repeatedly for all our future trips.

Absolutely outstanding experience. Weather was a little challenging and the Captain and First Mate still got us on fish! Very... Ā 

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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 26, 2025
Thank we really try to go above and beyond for everyone. Safety is number 1 and then boat readiness. I truly wish we could go out and catch a ton of fish every trip, but this is fishing not catching. We value everyone and know everyone has different needs. Again thank you Looking forward to future trips with you.

Ashley H.
Ashley H.
5.0/5

Jun 12, 2025

2 Hour Trip – Evening Ride

Great vibes, Better Crew

VERIFIED

This team offered fantastic customer service from the beginning of our trip until the very end, even extending our time a bit to ensure some successful catches. Captain and mates were very knowledgeable and professional, while giving a personal touch of comfort to make you feel right at home. With a spacious open deck and an air conditioned cabin equipped with tv, seating, and table, this unit is PERFECT for the whole family! Who wants to sit shoulder to shoulder with other strangers when you could rent this baby for a group of up to 6 people and only have you and the crew on board? Will definitely be returning! 10/5 stars! Thank you Captain Rock and Crew! šŸ’Ÿ

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Replied on June 14, 2025
You all were awesome. Let us know when you're back in town. Love the family vibes. Amazing group

Andrew D.
Andrew D.
4.7/5

Jul 1, 2025

2 Hour Trip – Evening Ride

Pleasant Evening

VERIFIED

My boys and I had the pleasure of taking a quick, 2-hour evening charter on Big Dog. The Captain and Carter (our mate) were really cool, informative, and tried to show us the best time possible. We only landed one keeper and had a few pop off the line, but you can’t make the fish bite. Between the conversation, the ride, and the limited action we saw, all 4 of us came away satisfied and happy. Do I wish we caught more? Who doesn’t. But you don’t fish because you know you will catch something…you fished because you MAY land the big one. Maybe that will be next time, I don’t know. But I do know that if I’m fishing in Virginia Beach, when u land one it will be on the deck of the Big Dog. Good times.

My boys and I had the pleasure of taking a quick, 2-hour evening charter on Big Dog. The Captain and Carter (our mate) were really... Ā 

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Tempestt F.
Tempestt F.
5.0/5

Aug 31, 2025

4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)

Great fishing trip!

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Dustin and the crew were absolutely professional, knowledgeable and very personable during our trip . They made sure everyone was comfortable and they made sure they went above and beyond. Definitely worth the money and we’ll definitely be back.

Dustin and the crew were absolutely professional, knowledgeable and very personable during our trip . They made sure everyone... Ā 

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Lynn Y.
Lynn Y.
5.0/5

Sep 20, 2025

4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM)

Awesome Experience

VERIFIED
NEW

The bite was terrible when we went out due to a storm the previous day but the captain was up front about it. they still tried some different stuff to get us on some bites. definitely would book them again!

The bite was terrible when we went out due to a storm the previous day but the captain was up front about it. they still tried... Ā 

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Trip availability and prices

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4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $675Ā 
Entire boat:Ā up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
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US $675Ā 
Entire boat:Ā up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $975Ā 
Entire boat:Ā up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
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US $1,450Ā 
Entire boat:Ā up to 6 people
12 Hour Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
12 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
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US $2,950Ā 
Entire boat:Ā up to 6 people
16 Hour Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
16 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
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US $3,600Ā 
Entire boat:Ā up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 27 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (31)

September fishing trip
September fishing trip
Great fishing trip!
+28

Angler rating

23
1
2
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

92%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

93%

Caught fish

88%

ShowingĀ 1 - 5Ā ofĀ 27Ā reviews
Showing:Ā 5Ā ofĀ 27Ā reviews
Bryan C.
Bryan C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Absolutely Outstanding!

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on August 26, 2025

Absolutely outstanding experience. Weather was a little challenging and the Captain and First Mate still got us on fish! Very technically competent, extremely personable, and tremendous ship. Highly Highly recommend this veteran owned bussiness. Since we live here, we will be going back to them repeatedly for all our future trips. Jayz Long Local GuideĀ·67 reviews a week ago New Rocky is a great guy and a great captain. 1st mate Carter really takes care of the fishermen. Great trip. Captain tried every trick in the book to get us on some fish 🐟. We will definitely book again. Ashley Huffman 1 review a week ago New Best fishing trip we have had in Virginia Beach so far. Crew was very personable and actually cared if we caught fish and had a great experience. The boat was top tier and very clean. They were very determined to give us the best trip … More steven yarber Highly Highly recommend this veteran owned bussiness. Since we live here, we will be going back to them repeatedly for all our future trips.

Absolutely outstanding experience. Weather was a little challenging and the Captain and First Mate still got us on fish! Very technically competent, extremely personable, and tremendous ship. Highly Highly recommend this veteran owned bussiness. Since we live here, we will be going back to them repeatedly for all our future trips. Jayz Long Local GuideĀ·67 reviews a week ago New Rocky is a great guy and a great captain. 1st mate Carter really takes care of the fishermen. Great trip. Captain... Ā 

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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 26, 2025
Thank we really try to go above and beyond for everyone. Safety is number 1 and then boat readiness. I truly wish we could go out and catch a ton of fish every trip, but this is fishing not catching. We value everyone and know everyone has different needs. Again thank you Looking forward to future trips with you.

Ashley H.
Ashley H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great vibes, Better Crew

VERIFIED

2 Hour Trip – Evening Ride on June 12, 2025

This team offered fantastic customer service from the beginning of our trip until the very end, even extending our time a bit to ensure some successful catches. Captain and mates were very knowledgeable and professional, while giving a personal touch of comfort to make you feel right at home. With a spacious open deck and an air conditioned cabin equipped with tv, seating, and table, this unit is PERFECT for the whole family! Who wants to sit shoulder to shoulder with other strangers when you could rent this baby for a group of up to 6 people and only have you and the crew on board? Will definitely be returning! 10/5 stars! Thank you Captain Rock and Crew! šŸ’Ÿ

This team offered fantastic customer service from the beginning of our trip until the very end, even extending our time a bit to ensure some successful catches. Captain and mates were very knowledgeable and professional, while giving a personal touch of comfort to make you feel right at home. With a spacious open deck and an air conditioned cabin equipped with tv, seating, and table, this unit is PERFECT for the whole family! Who wants to sit shoulder to shoulder with other strangers when you... Ā 

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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 14, 2025
You all were awesome. Let us know when you're back in town. Love the family vibes. Amazing group

Andrew D.
Andrew D.
4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Pleasant Evening

VERIFIED

2 Hour Trip – Evening Ride on July 1, 2025

My boys and I had the pleasure of taking a quick, 2-hour evening charter on Big Dog. The Captain and Carter (our mate) were really cool, informative, and tried to show us the best time possible. We only landed one keeper and had a few pop off the line, but you can’t make the fish bite. Between the conversation, the ride, and the limited action we saw, all 4 of us came away satisfied and happy. Do I wish we caught more? Who doesn’t. But you don’t fish because you know you will catch something…you fished because you MAY land the big one. Maybe that will be next time, I don’t know. But I do know that if I’m fishing in Virginia Beach, when u land one it will be on the deck of the Big Dog. Good times.

My boys and I had the pleasure of taking a quick, 2-hour evening charter on Big Dog. The Captain and Carter (our mate) were really cool, informative, and tried to show us the best time possible. We only landed one keeper and had a few pop off the line, but you can’t make the fish bite. Between the conversation, the ride, and the limited action we saw, all 4 of us came away satisfied and happy. Do I wish we caught more? Who doesn’t. But you don’t fish because you know you will catch something…you... Ā 

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Tempestt F.
Tempestt F.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great fishing trip!

VERIFIED
NEW

4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on August 31, 2025

Dustin and the crew were absolutely professional, knowledgeable and very personable during our trip . They made sure everyone was comfortable and they made sure they went above and beyond. Definitely worth the money and we’ll definitely be back.

Dustin and the crew were absolutely professional, knowledgeable and very personable during our trip . They made sure everyone was comfortable and they made sure they went above and beyond. Definitely worth the money and we’ll definitely be back. Ā 

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Lynn Y.
Lynn Y.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Awesome Experience

VERIFIED
NEW

4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) on September 20, 2025

The bite was terrible when we went out due to a storm the previous day but the captain was up front about it. they still tried some different stuff to get us on some bites. definitely would book them again!

The bite was terrible when we went out due to a storm the previous day but the captain was up front about it. they still tried some different stuff to get us on some bites. definitely would book them again! Ā 

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FAQs about Big Dog Charters

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
46 ft
Year built
1976
Boat manufacturer
Buddy Harris
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
1 x 800HP
Max cruising speed
18 knots
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