Reel Release Sport Fishing 

4.8
(171 reviews)
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 West Great Neck Road 2109, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, United States

Reel Release Sport Fishing 

Virginia Beach, VA, United States
30 ft
6
4.8
(171 reviews)

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Reel Release offers sport fishing out of Virginia Beach, VA. Their number one goal is customer service, and they promise to provide the best fishing experience possible. Cruising out of Lynnhaven Inlet, Captain Robbie will take you fishing the Chesapeake Bay and wrecks up to 40 miles offshore. Whether you want to get a boatload of big Redfish and Cobia or crush it on Seabass and Flounder, a great catch is guaranteed.

You will go out aboard a 30' Privateer which can take you to the fishing grounds quickly and safely. It comes powered by a 380 HP Caterpillar engine and is well-prepared for the current bite. Perfect for accommodating up to 6 anglers, the vessel is fully rigged with the latest navigational electronics and safety equipment, as well as a live well loaded with bait and outriggers. The boat is perfect for chasing the fish in the bays, as well as up to 40 miles offshore.

Choose between exploring the Chesapeake Bay, looking for Cobia, Bluefish, fat Red Drum, Tog, Shark, Spadefish, and Flounder, or heading out to the ocean to fish the wrecks for Seabass. Captain Robbie can also take you targeting Yellowfin Tuna, Tilefish, Spotted Seatrout, Blue Marlin, and even Shark.

All trips come with everything you need to make an outstanding catch possible. You will be provided with rods, reels, tackle, lures, and bait. You won't have to worry about getting a license, Captain Robbie's got you covered. All you need to bring is your favorite food, drinks, and the desire to catch fish!

Reel Release offers sport fishing out of Virginia Beach, VA. Their number one goal is customer service, and they promise to provide the best fishing experience possible. Cruising out of Lynnhaven Inlet, Captain Robbie will take you fishing the Chesapeake Bay and wrecks up to 40 miles offshore. Whether you want to get a boatload of big Redfish and Cobia or crush it on Seabass and Flounder, a great catch is guaranteed.

You will go out aboard a 30' Privateer which can take you to the fishing grounds quickly and safely. It comes powered by a 380 HP Caterpillar engine and is well-prepared for the current bite. Perfect for accommodating up to 6 anglers, the vessel is fully rigged with the latest navigational electronics and safety equipment, as well as a live well loaded with bait and outriggers. The boat is perfect for chasing the fish in the bays, as well as up to 40 miles offshore.

Choose between exploring the Chesapeake Bay, looking for Cobia, Bluefish, fat Red Drum, Tog, Shark, Spadefish, and Flounder, or heading out to the ocean to fish the wrecks for Seabass. Captain Robbie can also take you targeting Yellowfin Tuna, Tilefish, Spotted Seatrout, Blue Marlin, and even Shark.

All trips come with everything you need to make an outstanding catch possible. You will be provided with rods, reels, tackle, lures, and bait. You won't have to worry about getting a license, Captain Robbie's got you covered. All you need to bring is your favorite food, drinks, and the desire to catch fish!

Robbie Bryan
Captain
Robbie Bryan
11 years of experience
responds within an hour

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Sunset Cruise Trolling
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 5:30 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Sep 30
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
US $475
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Nov 28
Cobia
Bluefish (Tailor)
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
+2
US $750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Oct 31
Cobia
Bluefish (Tailor)
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
+1
US $750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Sunset Drum
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 4:30 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 31
Cobia
Seabass (Black)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
+8
US $850
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6hr inshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - May 15
Cobia
Seabass (Black)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
+8
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Prime Time cobia & red drum
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Oct 15
Cobia
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
Redfish
+6
US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 6 people
7hr near shore
In high demand Last booked: 3 days ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 8:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Nov 20
Cobia
Seabass (Black)
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
+8
US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Meat haul!!! – Wreck Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Dec 15
Amberjack
Cobia
Seabass (Black)
Bluefish (Tailor)
+8
US $1,700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.8
171 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (177)

What anglers say

93%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
97%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
94%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish

All reviews (171)

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Bradley Potts
Bradley Potts
Repeat angler
us
California, US
Member since 2023
4 trips
5.0
Verified
New
August fishing trip
7hr near shore on August 17, 20263 adults2 children

Lyndon Williams
Lyndon Williams
Repeat angler
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2024
13 trips
5.0
Verified
Redfish limits
4 Hour Trip (AM) on September 23, 20252 adults

Great 4hr charter with Capt Robbie. He put us on quality fish right from the start and we made our limits of very nice redfish. He and the crew are great to fish with. im a repeat customer, with good reason!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Zachery Black
Zachery Black
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
4.3
Verified
Fishing
Prime Time cobia & red drum on May 18, 20252 adults

I went in a 8hr near/inshore trip. The bait equipment and cree were great just had a tough time getting fish to bite. Of the time spent on water about 6 hours was driving for sight fishing or getting to and from the boat dock. Beyond that not much trolling happened and we bottom fished for alittle more than 1 hour. A total of 3 fish were caught,Spanish mackerel, cobia and Red drum. For a total rod in hand time of about 2 minutes. I would have liked to have more time with my hands on the pole weather throwing lures. Bottom fishing or free lining live bait.

Reported catch:
Cobia
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Tristin Sellers
Tristin Sellers
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Great Trip
4 Hour Trip (AM) on September 28, 20245 adults

Booked a trip for my buddies bachelor party. Captain Robbie was extremely accommodating for my friends and I. We had 5 people and there was plenty of space for us to sit or stand. There is also some shade on the boat which is a huge plus. As soon as we dropped our lines we started catching massive red drum all of us caught citations. Captain Robbie is a great guy and makes the whole experience very fun, I will definitely book again. If you’re looking for a fishing charter look no further. Book a trip

Reported catch:
Redfish
Greg Foley
Greg Foley
Repeat angler
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2020
7 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Day of Fishing
3/4 Day Trip on June 3, 20242 adults

Capt. Robbie delivers again. A great day of fishing with 4 "bull reds" and 10 Cobia - including 2 citation reds and 1 citation cobia (51 inches). While we caught 10 (an amazing day by any standard), the cobia were a bit finicky, having spotted more the 2 dozen that didn't seem interested. But Robbie and mate (Nathan) delivered with spot casting and expert jigging to get hooked up! The trip was excellent, and I highly recommend this Capt. Robbie to everyone.

Reported catch:
Cobia
Redfish

FAQs about Reel Release Sport Fishing

Reel Release Sport Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $475 per group - Sunset Cruise Trolling (2 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group - Sunset Drum (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 6hr inshore (6 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group - Prime Time cobia & red drum (6 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - 7hr near shore (7 hours)
  • US $1,700 per group - Meat haul!!! – Wreck Fishing (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Reel Release Sport Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Reel Release Sport Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (We have the best and the newest rods and reels.)
  • Live bait (Depending on what the fish have been eating but sometimes we have to catch bait on the trip. This allows you to have the best trip possible.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Tip Mate)
  • First mate (Mates work for tips)
  • Fishing license (You won't need a fishing license we have one that covers everyone on the boat!)
Reel Release Sport Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (We fish anywhere from 1mile to 40miles. We will go wherever we need to be all depends on which trip you pick.)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Reel Release Sport Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
  • Kite fishing
  • Bowfishing
  • Spearfishing
  • Flounder gigging
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Reel Release Sport Fishing include:
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spadefish
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Your captain

Robbie Bryan
Robbie Bryan

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

179 Fishing Reports
171 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2017

Robbie Bryan is an enthusiastic captain. He was raised in Virginia Beach and knows the local waters like the back of his hand. Robbie is familiar with the methods that work best to make a great catch possible and knows where the fish are hiding. The captain specializes in fishing the bay and the offshore wrecks. He enjoys sharing his passion for the ocean and the vast knowledge with his clients and friends. I love going out and loading the boat with yellow fins, dolphins, and tile fish. Book me and I promise to load the box full.

Our Team
Robert B.

Robert B.

Captain

Robbie Bryan
Robbie Bryan
179
reports
171
reviews
2017
member since
~1h
response
Robbie Bryan is an enthusiastic captain. He was raised in Virginia Beach and knows the local waters like the back of his hand. Robbie is familiar with the methods that work best to make a great catch possible and knows where the fish are hiding. The captain specializes in fishing the bay and the offshore wrecks. He enjoys sharing his passion for the ocean and the vast knowledge with his clients and friends. I love going out and loading the boat with yellow fins, dolphins, and tile fish. Book me and I promise to load the box full.
The crew
Robert B.
Robert B.
Captain

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Mako Shark
Mako Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Spadefish
Spadefish
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Gray Triggerfish
Gray Triggerfish
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish

Real catches by this captain

  • Redfish limits
    Lyndon W.
    Lyndon W.
  • Excellent trip
    Danica M.
    Danica M.
  • Excellent trip and lots of fish!
    Kimberly R.
    Kimberly R.
  • Great Trip
    Tristin S.
    Tristin S.
  • Successful trip
    Adrien C.
    Adrien C.
  • 3/4 DAY 6 HRS
    Jason P.
    Jason P.
  • Monster Drum
    Tomasz D.
    Tomasz D.
  • 8 hour striper trip
    Kaylee O.
    Kaylee O.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
1993
Restored in
2024
Boat manufacturer
Privateer
Boat type
Downeast
Engine model
Cat
Powered by
1 x 380HP
Max cruising speed
24 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
We fish anywhere from 1mile to 40miles. We will go wherever we need to be all depends on which trip you pick.
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Bowfishing
Spearfishing
Flounder Gigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
We have the best and the newest rods and reels.
Live bait
Depending on what the fish have been eating but sometimes we have to catch bait on the trip. This allows you to have the best trip possible.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Tip Mate
First mate
Mates work for tips
Fishing license
You won't need a fishing license we have one that covers everyone on the boat!

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

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

Child friendly
No age limits on the boat just. Only rule is 12 or younger must wear life jacket due to state law.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible

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

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

What’s biting in Virginia Beach right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
CobiaCobia
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
SheepsheadSheepshead
SpadefishSpadefish
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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