Adventures On The Water
Adventures On The Water
At Adventures On The Water, we are professionals at what we do. We specialize in light and heavy tackle offshore and nearshore fishing out of Virginia Beach and surrounding waters. Combining over 4 decades of local experience, we have mastered the waters and know the hottest spots and the best bite.
Hop aboard the Fin Crazy! She's an unsinkable Boston Whaler 320 Outrage center console powered by twin 300 Mercury outboards! She's well equipped with the systems to get you to all the places the fish hide and keep you there! The boat can comfortably accommodate up to 6 people total.
The boat is fully outfitted with a cobia tower, trolling motor and the latest and greatest tackle, navigational, safety, and fish-finding electronics and other professional accessories as well as a toilet and freshwater sink for the kids and ladies.
The species you'll target change based on availability and chosen trip. The crew will gladly talk to you and tell you what's going on in advance. It's called fishing, but the crew likes catching more than you do! They keep it real and honest.
You will be able to enjoy fishing for Tuna, Marlin, Mahi, Swordfish, Tile Fish, Sea Bass offshore and Cobia, Drum, Sheepshead, Tautog, Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, Flounder, and more in the nearshore waters.
All trips come with smiles, memories, quality gear and tackle. Just bring your own food, drinks, and the desire to have a good time!
The captain and mate on board always do their best to keep you hooked up. Please note that they both work really hard hours before you get there and after you leave. The mate works for tips, 18-20% of the trip price is the industry standard.
Enjoy some of the most diverse offshore and nearshore fishing around with Adventures on the Water!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (68)
+65Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Appropriate for children
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
88%
Caught fish
85%
Aug 30, 2025
12 hr Offshore Trolling / Deep Drop
Put us on 2 citation tile fish
Rough water but a reel adventure!!
Rough water but a reel adventure!!
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Sep 10, 2024
6 hr Nearshore Trolling/Bottom Fish
Fun day of fishing
We had a fun day of fishing. Weather was perfect and the crew was great. Fishing was a little tough but the captain made lots of changes and at the end of the day we had dinner in the cooler. Thanks again for everything.
We had a fun day of fishing. Weather was perfect and the crew was great. Fishing was a little tough but the captain made lots...
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Charlottesville, Virginia
Jun 18, 2022
6 hr Trip – Speckled Trout/Reds
Full Day Trip
We went on a near-shore-ish trip on Father's Day weekend with Captain Robert and we had a good time. The fish weren't as cooperative as we wanted them to be but we all learned a lot about being out on the water with a knowledgeable Captain. We still caught some spadefish on light tackle and it was a blast. My dad caught the biggest one and it had that reel screaming at times. I will definitely recommend Captain Robert and hope to be out on the water again with some of my friends with a fly rod.
We went on a near-shore-ish trip on Father's Day weekend with Captain Robert and we had a good time. The fish weren't as cooperative...
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Nov 4, 2023
6 hr Nearshore Trolling/Bottom Fish
Amazing
Captain and 1st mate did a great job. It was my daughter 18th bday they went the extra mile to make it memorable. He did his best to get us above the fish. The captain even rocked the birthday song on the way in. Cleaned up our fish and all. I recommend this captain to anyone! You will have a blast! Thank you Capt. Smith!
Captain and 1st mate did a great job. It was my daughter 18th bday they went the extra mile to make it memorable. He did his best...
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Baton Rouge, LA
Mar 26, 2023
4 hr PM Trip – Inshore
Afternoon trip with Capt Robert
The bite started out slow but Capt Robert was determined to put us on some fish, and he did. We had a couple of first time fisherman and a 7 month old and capt was very accommodating and patient. Will book again when I’m back in the area.
The bite started out slow but Capt Robert was determined to put us on some fish, and he did. We had a couple of first time fisherman...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (68)
+65Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Appropriate for children
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
88%
Caught fish
85%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Put us on 2 citation tile fish
12 hr Offshore Trolling / Deep Drop on August 30, 2025
Rough water but a reel adventure!!
Rough water but a reel adventure!!
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Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fun day of fishing
6 hr Nearshore Trolling/Bottom Fish on September 10, 2024
We had a fun day of fishing. Weather was perfect and the crew was great. Fishing was a little tough but the captain made lots of changes and at the end of the day we had dinner in the cooler. Thanks again for everything.
We had a fun day of fishing. Weather was perfect and the crew was great. Fishing was a little tough but the captain made lots of changes and at the end of the day we had dinner in the cooler. Thanks again for everything.
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Charlottesville, Virginia
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Full Day Trip
6 hr Trip – Speckled Trout/Reds on June 18, 2022
We went on a near-shore-ish trip on Father's Day weekend with Captain Robert and we had a good time. The fish weren't as cooperative as we wanted them to be but we all learned a lot about being out on the water with a knowledgeable Captain. We still caught some spadefish on light tackle and it was a blast. My dad caught the biggest one and it had that reel screaming at times. I will definitely recommend Captain Robert and hope to be out on the water again with some of my friends with a fly rod.
We went on a near-shore-ish trip on Father's Day weekend with Captain Robert and we had a good time. The fish weren't as cooperative as we wanted them to be but we all learned a lot about being out on the water with a knowledgeable Captain. We still caught some spadefish on light tackle and it was a blast. My dad caught the biggest one and it had that reel screaming at times. I will definitely recommend Captain Robert and hope to be out on the water again with some of my friends with a fly...
Mark review as helpful
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Amazing
6 hr Nearshore Trolling/Bottom Fish on November 4, 2023
Captain and 1st mate did a great job. It was my daughter 18th bday they went the extra mile to make it memorable. He did his best to get us above the fish. The captain even rocked the birthday song on the way in. Cleaned up our fish and all. I recommend this captain to anyone! You will have a blast! Thank you Capt. Smith!
Captain and 1st mate did a great job. It was my daughter 18th bday they went the extra mile to make it memorable. He did his best to get us above the fish. The captain even rocked the birthday song on the way in. Cleaned up our fish and all. I recommend this captain to anyone! You will have a blast! Thank you Capt. Smith!
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Baton Rouge, LA
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Afternoon trip with Capt Robert
4 hr PM Trip – Inshore on March 26, 2023
The bite started out slow but Capt Robert was determined to put us on some fish, and he did. We had a couple of first time fisherman and a 7 month old and capt was very accommodating and patient. Will book again when I’m back in the area.
The bite started out slow but Capt Robert was determined to put us on some fish, and he did. We had a couple of first time fisherman and a 7 month old and capt was very accommodating and patient. Will book again when I’m back in the area.
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