AquaMan Sportfishing – Smack Down 

4.9/5 (5 reviews)
 227 Mediterranean Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, United States

AquaMan Sportfishing – Smack Down 

Virginia Beach, VA, United States
46 ft
18
4.9/5 (5 reviews)

28 years in business: If you're ready to experience fishing in Virginia Beach, we've got you covered with AquaMan Sportfishing Charters. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Nolan can tell you all about the local fishery.

These waters are known for Spanish Mackerel, Redfish, Cobia, Bluefish (Tailor), Shark, Spadefish, Black Seabass and more – with any luck, it won't be long before "Fish on!" On these trips, you can expect to troll using light tackle.

If you're traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. You're welcome to bring snacks to ward off any mid-trip fatigue!

You'll be dropping lines from a 46' Carman fishing boat with space for up to 18 passengers. It has all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures.

You'll have the help of a First Mate to put you on fish. 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, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

It's never a bad idea to bring sunscreen (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. Please bring a cooler with drinks, food and snacks. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Get in touch with Capt. Nolan below and start planning your trip today!

*** Fuel surcharge is in effect until fuel prices drop to $4.50/gallon or less. 
Currently, the surcharge is:
Inshore 4hr - $20
Inshore 6hr - $30
*** This charge is not part of the price listed.  It will be due at the boat the day of the trip.

28 years in business: If you're ready to experience fishing in Virginia Beach, we've got you covered with AquaMan Sportfishing Charters. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Nolan can tell you all about the local fishery.

These waters are known for Spanish Mackerel, Redfish, Cobia, Bluefish (Tailor), Shark, Spadefish, Black Seabass and more – with any luck, it won't be long before "Fish on!" On these trips, you can expect to troll using light tackle.

If you're traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. You're welcome to bring snacks to ward off any mid-trip fatigue!

You'll be dropping lines from a 46' Carman fishing boat with space for up to 18 passengers. It has all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures.

You'll have the help of a First Mate to put you on fish. 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, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

It's never a bad idea to bring sunscreen (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. Please bring a cooler with drinks, food and snacks. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Get in touch with Capt. Nolan below and start planning your trip today!

*** Fuel surcharge is in effect until fuel prices drop to $4.50/gallon or less. 
Currently, the surcharge is:
Inshore 4hr - $20
Inshore 6hr - $30
*** This charge is not part of the price listed.  It will be due at the boat the day of the trip.

AquaMan Sportfishing Charters
Charter Operator
AquaMan Sportfishing Charters
28 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip
In high demand Last booked: 16 hours ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 1:30 PM)
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Sep 30
Cobia
Bluefish (Tailor)
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
+1
US $675
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (Evening)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Sep 30
Cobia
Bluefish (Tailor)
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
+1
US $675
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 1:30 PM)
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Sep 30
Cobia
Bluefish (Tailor)
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
+1
US $975
Entire boat: up to 6 people
There are 22 people looking at this charter.

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4.9
5 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.6
Fishing Experience

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Ernest Bertolasio
Ernest Bertolasio
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
5.0
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New
awesome experience!
Half Day Trip - 1:30 PM on July 2, 20267 adults2 children

Non-stop catching, which was the reult of the knowledgeable and super courteous crew. Impossible to improve on the service they provided to iur group. Caught over 70 mackerel. Really catered to young kids throught the trip. Dont hesitate to book with them!

AquaMan Sportfishing Charters
Response from Charter operator

Hi Ernest. Thanks so much for the wonderful review. We are so glad the fishing was good and that you enjoyed the crew. That do a great job! We would be happy to get you guys out anytime. Thanks agin!

John Senick
John Senick
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Good trip, knowledgeable crew
Half Day Trip (Evening) on July 8, 20263 adults4 children

First trip for some of my grandkids, caught plenty of fish, crew made a memorable trip for all!!! Thank you!!!

AquaMan Sportfishing Charters
Response from Charter operator

Hey John. Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. I'm happy the trip went well and you guys found plenty of fish. Glad their first trip out was positive and memorable. See you next time!

Jason Robinson
Jason Robinson
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
great crew and great experience for our family and kids
Half Day Trip - 1:30 PM on July 21, 20263 adults7 children

AquaMan Sportfishing Charters
Response from Charter operator

Hey Jason. Thanks for the great review. We are glad the trip went well. It was nice to find a few drum. Hope to take you guys out again sometime soon!

Cappy Sinclair
Cappy Sinclair
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Fishing with Nolan
Half Day Trip on July 18, 20262 adults3 children

Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
Bluefish (Tailor)
AquaMan Sportfishing Charters
Response from Charter operator

He Cappy. Thanks for the review. I'm glad we were able to get you guys out. I hope you had a great time. We would be happy to have you guys aboard anytime. Thanks again!

John Fales
John Fales
Repeat angler
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2024
11 trips
4.3
Verified
Bad Luck
Half Day Trip on May 31, 20262 adults

The captain and first mate were extremely nice and did their best; the boat is really in great shape. Sadly no fish at all, and not even any bites, but we had a good boat ride. We had hoped to lay the smack down on some fish but the darn fish didn’t show up.

AquaMan Sportfishing Charters
Response from Charter operator

Hey John. Thanks so much for the generous review. It was a very tough day for the whole fleet. It was great getting to know you guys. Bad luck is right. I truly hope we can make it up to you guys in the future.

FAQs about AquaMan Sportfishing – Smack Down

AquaMan Sportfishing – Smack Down offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $675 per group, additional US $75 per person after 6 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $675 per group, additional US $75 per person after 6 guests - Half Day Trip - 1:30 PM (4 hours)
  • US $675 per group, additional US $75 per person after 6 guests - Half Day Trip (Evening) (4 hours)
  • US $975 per group, additional US $100 per person after 6 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $975 per group, additional US $100 per person after 6 guests - 3/4 Day Trip - 1:30 PM (6 hours)
When you book a trip with AquaMan Sportfishing – Smack Down, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with AquaMan Sportfishing – Smack Down include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • First mate
  • Fishing license
AquaMan Sportfishing – Smack Down offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
AquaMan Sportfishing – Smack Down offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
Top targeted fish species with AquaMan Sportfishing – Smack Down include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Bonito
  • Cobia
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Spadefish
  • Spanish Mackerel

Your operator

AquaMan Sportfishing Charters
AquaMan Sportfishing Charters
AquaMan Sportfishing Charters

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

ID & license verified
230 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 2015
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Captain Nolan Agner is the owner and operator of AquaMan Sportfishing. He began mastering the waters of a local lake when he was a young child. Since then, Nolan has spent four decades exploring various fishing grounds. Captaining since 1988, he moved to Virginia Beach in 1991. Captain Nolan enjoys sharing his passion with his clients and never stops learning. He and his team always work hard to make sure you have a productive day on the water.

ID & license verified
230 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 2015
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Captain Nolan Agner is the owner and operator of AquaMan Sportfishing. He began mastering the waters of a local lake when he was a young child. Since then, Nolan has spent four decades exploring various fishing grounds. Captaining since 1988, he moved to Virginia Beach in 1991. Captain Nolan enjoys sharing his passion with his clients and never stops learning. He and his team always work hard to make sure you have a productive day on the water.

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Skipjack
Skipjack
Cobia
Cobia
Redfish
Redfish
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Spadefish
Spadefish
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Skipjack
Skipjack
Cobia
Cobia

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
18 persons
Boat length
46 ft
Year built
2001
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Carman
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
1 x 800HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Air conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Ice box
Radar

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
First mate
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.

More details

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 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

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Virginia Beach right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
Black DrumBlack Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
CobiaCobia
RedfishRedfish
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
SpadefishSpadefish
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel

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