Captain Tim's Chincoteague Bay Adventures 

4.9/5 (477 reviews)
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 Curtis Merritt Harbor Drive, Chincoteague, VA 23336, United States

Captain Tim's Chincoteague Bay Adventures 

Chincoteague, VA, United States
22 ft
6
4.9/5 (477 reviews)

Chincoteague Bay Adventures offers customizable and affordable family fun fishing trips to serve any angler's need. All trips are private, so you'll always have the whole boat for your group only! If you would like to fish in these Virginia and Maryland waters (convenient to Ocean City, MD,) and have fun onboard with a polite and friendly captain, look no further!

These waters are home to a variety of species, including sharks. Captain Tim knows how to find fish and make your trip memorable. If you want a snippet of action, have a look at some of the fishing reports he's written.

Capt. Tim is a certified fly fishing guide and casting instructor trained at ORVIS-endorsed Hubbard Guide School in Emigrant, Montana. He works with anglers to explain why the fish feed where they feed and how your method will entice them. So, it's not just doing, it's also understanding, and then doing it better.

You will join the captain aboard his historic 22' Jones Brothers Bateau skiff, restored in 2017. 'Shadrunner' can accommodate up to six people, and take them fishing around flats, nearshore, inshore, and backcountry waters. The boat is equipped with a fishfinder and GPS, has a cooler, and a bathroom is always nearby.

You can go spinning, jigging, drift fishing, fly fishing, or bottom fishing, and depending on what you're targeting, use heavy or light tackle. Depending on the season, there is Shark (catch and release only), Redfish, Striped Bass, Cobia, Flounder, and many more. You can customize your trip to suit you, your family, friends, or fellow anglers.

Capt. Tim has a cooler to store your catch so that you can have a tasty meal afterwards, once he cleans your fish. The captain will provide you with rods, reels, tackle, lures, and bait, and will take care of the fishing license. You can also choose to release your catch.

Pack your necessities, grab snacks and drinks, bring a camera, and hop on your adventure around Chincoteague

Chincoteague Bay Adventures offers customizable and affordable family fun fishing trips to serve any angler's need. All trips are private, so you'll always have the whole boat for your group only! If you would like to fish in these Virginia and Maryland waters (convenient to Ocean City, MD,) and have fun onboard with a polite and friendly captain, look no further!

These waters are home to a variety of species, including sharks. Captain Tim knows how to find fish and make your trip memorable. If you want a snippet of action, have a look at some of the fishing reports he's written.

Capt. Tim is a certified fly fishing guide and casting instructor trained at ORVIS-endorsed Hubbard Guide School in Emigrant, Montana. He works with anglers to explain why the fish feed where they feed and how your method will entice them. So, it's not just doing, it's also understanding, and then doing it better.

You will join the captain aboard his historic 22' Jones Brothers Bateau skiff, restored in 2017. 'Shadrunner' can accommodate up to six people, and take them fishing around flats, nearshore, inshore, and backcountry waters. The boat is equipped with a fishfinder and GPS, has a cooler, and a bathroom is always nearby.

You can go spinning, jigging, drift fishing, fly fishing, or bottom fishing, and depending on what you're targeting, use heavy or light tackle. Depending on the season, there is Shark (catch and release only), Redfish, Striped Bass, Cobia, Flounder, and many more. You can customize your trip to suit you, your family, friends, or fellow anglers.

Capt. Tim has a cooler to store your catch so that you can have a tasty meal afterwards, once he cleans your fish. The captain will provide you with rods, reels, tackle, lures, and bait, and will take care of the fishing license. You can also choose to release your catch.

Pack your necessities, grab snacks and drinks, bring a camera, and hop on your adventure around Chincoteague

Captain Tim Walch
Captain
Captain Tim Walch
30 years of experience
ID & credentials verified

Trip availability and prices

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Family Fun Fishing P.M.
In high demand Last booked: 4 days ago
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Sep 30
Seabass (Black)
Shark (Hammerhead)
Flounder
Speckled Trout
+3
US $209
Entire boat: 2 people
Pony Trail Fishing P.M.
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Oct 1
Seabass (Black)
Flounder
Whiting
Atlantic Croaker
US $209
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip (AM) – Private Fishing
Just booked! Last booked: 2 hours ago
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jan 1 - Dec 1
US $229
Entire boat: 2 people
Seafood Feast Adventure A.M.
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Dec 1
Flounder
Crab
Clam
Atlantic Croaker
US $229
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip (AM) – Shark Hunters
In high demand Last booked: 2 days ago
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Aug 31
Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Bull)
US $239
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.9
477 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (416)

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
91%
Caught fish

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Nicole Arnold
Nicole Arnold
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Captain Tim gave us an amazing trip!
Seafood Feast Adventure A.M. on June 26, 20262 adults2 children

We took a seafood feast trip with Captain Tim and had a FANTASTIC time! We started by checking several crab traps he'd set previously and netted four crabs to keep. We caught a good handful of spot fish, then the highlight of the trip - clamming! We had a BLAST clamming on the mud flats and looking at all the wildlife. Captain Tim was great with the kids - just the right about of helpful - and shared a lot of info about what we were doing and why. He definitely knew his stuff and moved us around when the fish weren't biting. We'd absolutely go out with Tim again - the four hours absolutely flew by .

Captain Tim Walch
Response from Captain

Thank you, Nicole,. Great family, great morning!

Craig Moyer
Craig Moyer
Repeat angler
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Great Trip! Would Book Again.
4 Hour Trip (AM) – Private Fishing on June 20, 20263 adults

Captain Tim knew where all the good fishing spots were and knew when to keep fishing an area or move to another spot. He did a great job of giving us instructions and sharing his fishing knowledge. The fishing conditions during our trip were not the most ideal, but we still were able to catch some nice fish and had plenty of fish to take home with us. Would highly recommended Captain Tim to anyone who wants to fish regardless of experience level. Thanks Tim!

Reported catch:
Flounder
Whiting
Captain Tim Walch
Response from Captain

Thank you, Craig! It was a fun morning. I hope we get the opportunity to fish again.

Becky Gingrich
Becky Gingrich
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Fun Time with Captain Tim
Family Fun Fishing P.M. on June 17, 20265 adults

Tim was very cool and extremely knowledgeable. My family came down from PA and up from GA and we caught flounder, king fish, perch, and a sea bass. We will definitely be going on this trip again, hopefully in the near future! This trip is good for newbies, experienced fishers, and people looking to have a good time with family.

Reported catch:
Black Seabass
Flounder
Whiting
Captain Tim Walch
Response from Captain

Thank you! It was a fun afternoon. I hope we get to fish again.

Ernest Smelko
Ernest Smelko
us
West Virginia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip on the bay!
4 Hour Trip (AM) – Private Fishing on June 22, 20262 adults

Captain Tim is friendly and very knowledgeable of the bay. He was willing to move to many different spots in the bay to ensure we caught fish. He also provided us with dinner after I was unable to catch any keepers. I would recommend without reservations.

Reported catch:
Flounder
Captain Tim Walch
Response from Captain

Thanks! I hope we get to fish again!

Louis Greco
Louis Greco
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great Expieriience!
4 Hour Trip (AM) – Private Fishing on June 29, 20262 adults2 children

Captain was awesome especially with the kids! We had both my 6 and 9 year old Sons on board. We all had a great time and caught fish! my wife even caught he first fish! I will 100% book another trip woth Captain Tim!

Captain Tim Walch
Response from Captain

Thank you Louis, I look forward to the next time.

FAQs about Captain Tim's Chincoteague Bay Adventures

Captain Tim's Chincoteague Bay Adventures offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $209 per group, additional US $29 per person after 2 guests - Family Fun Fishing P.M. (3 hours)
  • US $209 per group, additional US $29 per person after 2 guests - Pony Trail Fishing P.M. (3 hours)
  • US $229 per group, additional US $39 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) – Private Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $229 per group, additional US $39 per person after 2 guests - Seafood Feast Adventure A.M. (4 hours)
  • US $239 per group, additional US $39 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) – Shark Hunters (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Captain Tim's Chincoteague Bay Adventures, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Available
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Multimedia system
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Captain Tim's Chincoteague Bay Adventures include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing license
  • Fly fishing equipment
Captain Tim's Chincoteague Bay Adventures offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Captain Tim's Chincoteague Bay Adventures offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
  • Bowfishing
Top targeted fish species with Captain Tim's Chincoteague Bay Adventures include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Speckled Trout
  • Whiting

Your captain

Captain Tim Walch
Captain Tim Walch
Captain Tim Walch

Chincoteague, Virginia, United States

118 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
477 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since June 2017
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.

Graduate University of Alaska Kenai River Guide Academy, Graduate ORVIS endorsed Hubbard Guide Academy, certified South Carolina Nature-based tourism operator. Mercury Redbone tournament guide, Rolex I.G.F.A. Inshore Championship guide. Member and guest speaker Trout Unlimited. Guest speaker Miami Rod and Reel Club. Member Chincoteague Island Charterboat Association, Member National Association of Charterboat Operators.

118 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
477 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since June 2017
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.

Graduate University of Alaska Kenai River Guide Academy, Graduate ORVIS endorsed Hubbard Guide Academy, certified South Carolina Nature-based tourism operator. Mercury Redbone tournament guide, Rolex I.G.F.A. Inshore Championship guide. Member and guest speaker Trout Unlimited. Guest speaker Miami Rod and Reel Club. Member Chincoteague Island Charterboat Association, Member National Association of Charterboat Operators.

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Whiting
Whiting
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
1992
Restored in
2017
Boat manufacturer
Jones Brothers bateau
Boat type
Skiff
Engine model
Brand new Mercury Sea Pro 4 stroke
Powered by
1 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Bowfishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Available
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Multimedia system
Ice box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing license
Fly fishing equipment

How cancellations work

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child friendly
4+
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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

What’s biting in Chincoteague right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Bull)Shark (Bull)
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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4.9
(477)
22 ft
Group size 1 - 6
1 - 6
Fish 1
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+6
4 hour trip • 2 persons
US $239

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