Top Notch Charters

4.9/5 (47 reviews)

200 Winston Salem Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, United States–

Top Notch Charters

Virginia Beach, VA, United States

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53 feet

4.9/5 (47 reviews)

Trips & prices Targeted species Boat info What's biting What's included Contact captain

Trips & prices What's included Targeted species Boat info Reviews Contact captain

Top Notch Charters has a new 58' Sportfisherman built in 2023. The boat is equipped with 3 a/c units, large salon and two large outside raised couches set in the shade. Go in First Class style and comfort aboard the largest charter boat in Virginia Beach.

Captain Russ has over 30 years experience as a captain and another 15 years as a mate. He will make your fishing trip a memorable experience. The boat is powered with new state of the art diesel engines, no smoking diesel smell to make you sick like older boats. The large flybridge has enough room for your whole party to ride upstairs with the captain to see the oceanfront and the water wildlife like you have never seen.
We will target Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, Redfish, Bluefish and Sharks. All the first class tackle, rods and reels are provided along with all the fishing permits.

The crew is very kid friendly and will work extra hard to make your trip one memory you will never forget.

Bring snacks, and drinks, pack your sunscreen, sunglasses and a cap. Take your camera, and come along for a day of fun with Top Notch Charters.

The crew is very kid friendly and will work extra hard to make your trip one memory you will never forget.

Bring snacks, and drinks, pack your sunscreen, sunglasses and a cap. Take your camera, and come along for a day of fun with Top Notch Charters.

Popular features

Fishing license

Live bait

You keep catch

Toilet

Child friendly

Popular features

Fishing license

Live bait

You keep catch

Toilet

Child friendly

Rating

4.9

47 reviews

5.0

Boat & equipment

4.9

Captain & crew

4.9

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (41)

What anglers say

100%

Great experience

100%

Family friendly

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Good boat

91%

Recommended

95%

Caught fish

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James Truxell

Virginia, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

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New

Great Early Season Trip

Extended Full Day Trip – Offshore on May 16, 2026 • 6 adults

Wish we would have got into some Tuna but Russ and Bobby kept us in the fish and made sure we still had a great day.  cought several dolphin, sea bass and tile.  one of which was a citation!  We will definitely book with Top Notch again!

Reported catch:

Ira Long

Virginia, US

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Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Sailing with Top Notch

Half Day Trip (AM) on June 18, 2025 • 4 adults

We wanted to enjoy an activity with my brother in law and his new wife, so my husband charted a fishing trip. It was AWESOME!  Russ and Gene were very personable. They worked hard to ensure we had a great experience.  We really appreciated their efforts.  As Captains they did all the heavy lifting. Thank you bunches! We will certainly book again.

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

June 24, 2025

Thank you Ira! I glad you had a good time. We had a great time fishing with you and your family. I am glad our hard work before and during the trip add to your experience. I hope to fish with you in the future!

Amanda Hawk

West Virginia, US

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Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Great family trip

Half Day Trip (AM) on June 24, 2025 • 6 adults

We caught so many fish and had a great experience. Hope to go again!

Reported catch:

Paul Bracken

Pennsylvania, US

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Member since 2024

5.0

Verified

Fantastic trip with Russ and gene

Half Day Trip (AM) on July 19, 2024 • 2 adults • 2 children

Took a inshore/nearshore trip with my son, 8 years old, with my buddy and his son, also 8 years old.  We didn’t have lines in the water for 5 minutes and we were into the fish.  The kids kept a total of 28 fish ( mixed species) and probably threw back just as many.
We caught Spanish mackerel, blues, and 4 hound fish.
These guys were amazing with the kids.  I can’t recommend them enough.  Already planning an all day tuna trip this fall.  Highly recommend.  I’m gunna end it there because I can’t say enough good about these guys

Reported catch:

Tava Ingram Foster

Repeat angler

Colorado Springs, CO, US

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Member since 2020

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3 trips

5.0

Verified

Once in a lifetime catch--A fish story that's TRUE

Half Day Trip (PM) on October 8, 2023 • 5 adults • 1 child

We randomly picked Top Notch to take our kids shark finish to celebrate one of the boy's 14th birthday. Little did we know that 41 INCHES would be our smallest catch but we also snagged a 9' 350+ pound SHARK... This is the stuff DREAMS are made of! 

The boat was WAY more than we expected, fully appointed and beautiful. The crew was kind, patient with the kids (10, 13, 14 and 16) and super informative. 

I would have preferred a little more communication on the front end but that's just a personal preference.  

I would DEFINITELY book with Top Notch again and HIGHLY recommend them!

Response from Captain

October 24, 2023

Thank you for going with us! Your kids to a great job listening to instruments on how to catch those BIG fish. Catching two red drum over 48” and a big shark is a great day on the water. Hope we can fish together in the future!

Trip availability and prices

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June 2026

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Half Day Trip (AM)

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice

4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM

Seasonal trip

May 1 - Oct 31

US $700

Entire boat: up to 6 people

US $700

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

May 1 - Oct 31

US $700

Entire boat: up to 6 people

US $700

Entire boat: up to 6 people

Extended Full Day Trip – Offshore

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice

12 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM

US $3,200

Entire boat: up to 6 people

US $3,200

Entire boat: up to 6 people

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Rating

4.9

47 reviews

5.0

Boat & equipment

4.9

Captain & crew

4.9

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (41)

What anglers say

100%

Great experience

100%

Family friendly

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Good boat

91%

Recommended

95%

Caught fish

All reviews (47)

Filter

Sort by: Featured

Showing 1 – 5 of 47 reviews

James Truxell

Virginia, US

Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

New

Great Early Season Trip

Extended Full Day Trip – Offshore on May 16, 2026 • 6 adults

Wish we would have got into some Tuna but Russ and Bobby kept us in the fish and made sure we still had a great day.  cought several dolphin, sea bass and tile.  one of which was a citation!  We will definitely book with Top Notch again!

Reported catch:

Ira Long

Virginia, US

Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Sailing with Top Notch

Half Day Trip (AM) on June 18, 2025 • 4 adults

We wanted to enjoy an activity with my brother in law and his new wife, so my husband charted a fishing trip. It was AWESOME!  Russ and Gene were very personable. They worked hard to ensure we had a great experience.  We really appreciated their efforts.  As Captains they did all the heavy lifting. Thank you bunches! We will certainly book again.

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

June 24, 2025

Thank you Ira! I glad you had a good time. We had a great time fishing with you and your family. I am glad our hard work before and during the trip add to your experience. I hope to fish with you in the future!

Amanda Hawk

West Virginia, US

Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Great family trip

Half Day Trip (AM) on June 24, 2025 • 6 adults

We caught so many fish and had a great experience. Hope to go again!

Reported catch:

Paul Bracken

Pennsylvania, US

Member since 2024

5.0

Verified

Fantastic trip with Russ and gene

Half Day Trip (AM) on July 19, 2024 • 2 adults • 2 children

Took a inshore/nearshore trip with my son, 8 years old, with my buddy and his son, also 8 years old.  We didn’t have lines in the water for 5 minutes and we were into the fish.  The kids kept a total of 28 fish ( mixed species) and probably threw back just as many.
We caught Spanish mackerel, blues, and 4 hound fish.
These guys were amazing with the kids.  I can’t recommend them enough.  Already planning an all day tuna trip this fall.  Highly recommend.  I’m gunna end it there because I can’t say enough good about these guys

Reported catch:

Tava Ingram Foster

Repeat angler

Colorado Springs, CO, US

Member since 2020

3 trips

5.0

Verified

Once in a lifetime catch--A fish story that's TRUE

Half Day Trip (PM) on October 8, 2023 • 5 adults • 1 child

We randomly picked Top Notch to take our kids shark finish to celebrate one of the boy's 14th birthday. Little did we know that 41 INCHES would be our smallest catch but we also snagged a 9' 350+ pound SHARK... This is the stuff DREAMS are made of! 

The boat was WAY more than we expected, fully appointed and beautiful. The crew was kind, patient with the kids (10, 13, 14 and 16) and super informative. 

I would have preferred a little more communication on the front end but that's just a personal preference.  

I would DEFINITELY book with Top Notch again and HIGHLY recommend them!

Response from Captain

October 24, 2023

Thank you for going with us! Your kids to a great job listening to instruments on how to catch those BIG fish. Catching two red drum over 48” and a big shark is a great day on the water. Hope we can fish together in the future!

FAQs about Top Notch Charters

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What is the boat like?

Boat category

Sportfishing boats

Capacity

6 persons

Boat length

53 ft

Year built

2014

Boat manufacturer

Carolina Custom

Boat type

Sportfishing

Engine model

Cummins 6.7L

2 x 480HP

Max cruising speed

29 knots

Top Notch Charters

Rating

Anglers' gallery (41)

What anglers say

All reviews (47)

Trip availability and prices

Rating

Anglers' gallery (41)

What anglers say

All reviews (47)

FAQs about Top Notch Charters

The fish you can target

What is the boat like?

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