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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Spot Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Oct 30
    $425
    This trip is up to 6 people. We will be fishing in Lynnhaven inlet for the big yellowbelly spot! It shows up in October and it's great family fun. Also, a great way to fill the fish box!
  • Private trip
    Sunset Cruise
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Sep 15
    $450
    You will depart around sunset and head to Cape Henry to watch dolphins and troll for Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish!
  • Private trip
    3hr trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Sep 15
    $500
    We will be trolling off the beach for spanish macks and blue fish! Perfect for a family afternoon get away!!!
  • Private trip
    Trout/Puppy Drum Inlet Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Nov 15
    $500
    You will be fishing for 4 hours in the inlets and back creeks catching Trout, Puppy Drum, and Stripers!
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 31
    $700
    This is a 4-hour trip for 6 guests, fishing in the bay. You'll be fishing for Cobia, Red Drum, Bluefish, Tog, Shark, Flounder, and Spadefish.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 31
    $700
    You'll be leaving the dock at 1 p.m. and return by 5 p.m. Your main target species are Flounder, Cobia, Spades, Red Drum, Back Drum, and Spanish Mackerel.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Huge Red Drum
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 20 - Jun 12
    $750
    This is a great trip to catch huge trophy red drum!
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 15
    $900
    Headed out into the bay and off the oceanfront to target big Red and Black Drum, Cobia, Flounder, Spades, and Spanish Mackerel.
  • Private trip
    Afternoon 6hr
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:35 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 31
    $900
    We will be targeting cobia, red drum, spades, spanish, blues, black drum, and flounder in the bay!
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 15
    $1,000
    This is an 8-hour trip for 6 guests, fishing in the bay and ocean for Cobia, Red Drum, Spadefish, Bluefish, sharks, Flounder, and Spanish Mackerel. Just be sure to bring along some of your favorite snacks and drinks and be ready for a fun day!
  • Private trip
    Rockfishing/striper
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 26 - Jan 10
    $1,000
    We will be headed out of cape charles to catch rockfish! These are trophy fish up to 60 pounds!
  • Private trip
    Extended Full Day – Bay Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 30
    $1,300
    On this trip, you'll be sight fishing for Cobia and Red Drum. You'll also be able to target Spades and Sheepshead along the bay bridge, as well as Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, and Sharks in the Chesapeake Bay.
  • Private trip
    Extended Full Day – Wreck Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Dec 31
    $1,500
    You'll be fishing above wrecks up to 40 miles offshore and will be catching tons of Seabass, Flounder, Togs, Shark, Spadefish, and Mahi Mahi. This is for 4 people and all you need to bring with you is drinks and food.
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About the Captain

Robbie Bryan
Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
130 Fishing Reports
133 Customer reviews
Response time 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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Bluefish Bluefish
Cobia Cobia
Flounder Flounder

Boat specs

Privateer (Downeast) originally built in 1993. Powered by a 380HP Cat engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 24 knots.

Length
30 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

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

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live Bait Well
Outriggers

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
We have the best and the newest rods and reels.
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Tip Mate
First Mate
Mates work for tips
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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
Disabled Accessible

Payment

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 3.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 132 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (140)
8 hour striper trip
8 hour striper trip
8 hour striper trip
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Angler Rating
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Catch intended fish
93%
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Chris G.
Hampton, Virginia
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3 hour sunset trip

VERIFIED   3hr trip on August 7, 2022
These guys took myself and my 9 yr old son out for a 3 hour sunset trip even after they’d already been on the water all day…...
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Emily F.
Charlotte, North Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Four hour trip with captain Rob

VERIFIED   Trout/Puppy Drum Inlet Trip on April 28, 2022
The boat was clean and the equipment was in excellent condition. Captain Rob had both live bait, cut bait and lures. The wind...
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Kaleigh C.
Norfolk, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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8 hour striper trip

VERIFIED   Rockfishing/striper on December 21, 2022
Robbie took us up the bay to find some trophy stripers and we were able to catch our personal best striped bass! Robbie is...
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Chad S.
McDonald, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Puppy Drum Inlet

VERIFIED   3hr trip on April 14, 2022
Great time and Captain Robbie put the work in to find the fish for us.  They had moved to a different spot than previous days,...
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Ashley O.
ALBRIGHTSVLLE, PA
Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Sunset Cruise on June 13, 2022
Robbie and his mate Caleb were nothing short of amazing! If you’re looking for a great time with kind, down to earth people,...
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FAQs about Reel Release Sport Fishing

Reel Release Sport Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • $425 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Spot Fishing (4 hours)
  • $450 per group - Sunset Cruise (2 hours)
  • $500 per group - 3hr trip (3 hours)
  • $500 per group - Trout/Puppy Drum Inlet Trip (4 hours)
  • $700 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • $700 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • $750 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Huge Red Drum (5 hours)
  • $900 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • $900 per group - Afternoon 6hr (6 hours)
  • $1,000 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • $1,000 per group - Rockfishing/striper (8 hours)
  • $1,300 per group - Extended Full Day – Bay Fishing (10 hours)
  • $1,500 per group - Extended Full Day – Wreck Fishing (10 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
  • 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
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Tip Mate)
  • First Mate (Mates work for tips)
  • Fishing License

Reel Release Sport Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • 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
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spadefish
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Triggerfish (Gray)