Top Notch Charters offers inshore and nearshore trips, catching a variety of species off the coast of Virginia Beach. If you want to spend a memorable time on the water with your family and friends, or just want to dive into pro fishing, the crew has something for you.
Your host for the day is Captain Russ. He’s been fishing for over 3 decades, and will accommodate you and your fellow anglers aboard his 53’ offshore sportfishing boat of custom make. It can take up to 6 anglers, and comes equipped with outriggers, latest electronics, GPS, a fishfinder, flybridge, ice box, and live bait well. She also offers a bed, toilet, microwave, and a fridge.
You will go fishing for Cobia, Redfish, Bluefish, or Sharks. Depending on the season, you might see other big fish swim nearby. You will go trolling, or anchor your boat near one of the hot spots and try to lure the fish, spinning and drift fishing.
You will get rods, reels, and tackle once you step onboard. The fishing license is included in the trips rates. The first mate will work to make your trip enjoyable. A gratuity of 15–20% is gladly accepted.
As you set out, you will first go and catch some live bait, usually small Bluefish. You will then go after the main prize. The trips are great for novice fishermen who want to see how angling works, or families with kids looking for a nice activity outdoors.
Bring snacks, and drinks, pack your sunscreen, shades, a cap. Take your camera, and come along for a day of fun with Top Notch Charters!
FAQs about Top Notch Charters
- US $700 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $700 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $3,200 per group - Extended Full Day Trip – Offshore (12 hours)
- Toilet
- Air Conditioning
- Fighting Chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Flybridge
- Live Bait Well
- Kitchen Microwave and fridge.
- Refrigerator
- Outriggers
- Ice Box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait
- Lures
- First Mate (15-20% tips are greatly appreciated.)
- Fishing License
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Drift Fishing
- Deep Sea Fishing
- Bluefish
- Cobia
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Marlin (Blue)
- Marlin (White)
- Redfish
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Spadefish
- Spanish Mackerel
- Swordfish
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Wahoo
Meet the Captain
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About this listing
Targeted species
Bluefish
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Blue Marlin
White Marlin
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Spadefish
Spanish Mackerel
Swordfish
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Boat specs
Carolina Custom (Sportfishing) originally built in 2014. Powered by 2 480HP Cummins 6.7L engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 29 knots.
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Cancellation policy
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.
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Payment
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:
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