Seasonality
Black Drum fishing in Chesapeake Bay varies moderately throughout the year. High season is June to August. Low season is January to March and October to December. There is no closed season.
Chesapeake Bay Black Drum Fishing Charters
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Top Black Drum Fishing in Chesapeake Bay
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Virginia Beach
6hr inshore
+8
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
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Price for up to 6 people
US $900
Poquoson
3/4 Day Trip
+4
Want to sleep in a bit this trip may be for you! This trip takes advantage of the middle part of the day.
These trips start at 9am-3pm or 10am till 4pm. Species targeted will be Cobia, Spanish Mackerel, sheepshead, flounder, spadefish or Red/ black Drum. Have young children we can mix it up with some fast action bottom fish on a reef, your trip, you decide.
We prefer cash as payment but will accept Venmo, Cash APP or Zelle. Mate works for tips only and 20% is customary.
Price for up to 4 people
US $750
Cape Charles
Tuna/ Mahi/ Marlin Blue / White
+3
Join Top Dog Charters and discover just how amazing Virginia fishing can be! The Chesapeake Bay is one the most productive fishing grounds in the country and Captain Neil Lessard knows exactly what to do to get you on the hottest bite. Join him on his cus
Price for up to 6 people
US $2,300
Poquoson
10 Hr Trip – Offshore Wreck Fishing
+7
Head out to some of Virginia's nearshore wrecks and target Seabass, Flounder, Tautog, and more. Occasionally, you can find Mahi and Triggerfish. These trips are weather-dependent – if the weather is good, you can go! 5 people max
Price for up to 5 people
US $1,300
Virginia Beach
Spade Fish Trips
+5
Johnny Quest Sport Fishing is located in Virginia Beach and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters. Capt. Theodore will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Cobia, Spanish
Price for up to 3 people
US $950
Stevensville
6 Hour Trip (PM)
+3
You will leave the dock around 1:00 p.m. for 6 hours of fishing on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay. You will target Rockfish by trolling, chumming, live-lining, as well as bottom fishing. You will return to the dock around 7:00 p.m. Light snacks and bottled water are provided.
NOTE: 20% gratuity for the mate is customary and not included in the price of the charter. Departure and return times may vary.
Price for up to 6 people
US $700
Virginia Beach
Offshore wreck deep drop
+3
This trip lasts for 8 hours and is the preferred trip for targetting black seabass and flounder bottom fishing wrecks approximately 25 miles offshore with a no refund sea sick policy as we can fish nearshore or inshore. These 8 hours include travel to and from the fishing location. A 6-person maximum for the trip. There will be a 20% gratuity for mate, fish cleaning, and packaging.
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Price for up to 6 people
US $1,800
Seaford
3/4 Day Bay Trip
+6
3/4 day (6 hours) on the Chesapeake Bay targeting a variety of Cobia, Drum, Flounder, Spadefish, Sheepshead, Tautog, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout, and bottom fishing (Croaker, Spot, Mullet, Bluefish). Most of these trips will involve a variety of Chumming, Sight fishing, and Structure fishing, unless one method is preferred over another. I am there to guide you on what I feel is most productive; however, you book the boat and have control over how you fish!
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Price for up to 6 people
US $800
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What anglers said about Black Drum Fishing in Chesapeake Bay
Kristy P.
Reviewed 3 Hour Trip – PM Family Friendly
Great experience!
5/5
My husband and I booked this fishing trip to celebrate our anniversary. We had a great time! Captain Eric was very kind and helpful. My husband caught a 37" black drum fish which was the highlight of our trip! I'd definitely recommend fishing with Eric.
Kevin K.
Reviewed 6 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)
October fishing trip
5/5
Came up from Alabama to take my 92 year old father fishing (he never been fishing in the ocean on a boat), brother and cousins inshore fishing. Caught several BIG fish (2ea. Black Drum) and a State Record Red Fish 50”
Jacob L.
Reviewed Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM)
Great trip.
5/5
Took my family out with captain Bob and we all had a great time. Caught plenty of mackerel and 3 cobia. Overall great trip. The captain and mate seemed very experienced and willing to do anything to make a good trip.
John S.
Reviewed Half Day Trip (AM)
Captain had us on the fish quickly, Caught our limit of striper!
4/5
Captain was very knowledgeable of area. Was organized - had live bait (Spot) ready (not time wasted spent gathering bait fish), clear locations in mind, and first fishing spot yielded great Striper fishing and we limited out. Everyone in our party landed a Striper within the slot! Only reason I did not give 5 stars is we had to cut trip short due to some electrical issues on the boat that needed to be addressed.
Sheila H.
Reviewed Flash sale Sunday only
Catching your target fish guaranteed with Mitzi B Charters
5/5
Captain Roger and his crew made sure our fishing day on his boat was a fun and enjoyable experience. They dropped plenty of knowledge on how to catch the big fish we were aiming for. It was easy communicating with Captain Roger before the fishing trip. He even surprised me with birthday cupcakes, for my celebration put a big smile on my face. We had a great day and will come back again they treated us like family, fun fun fun. Thank you Captain Roger and crew.
