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AquaMan Sportfishing Charters
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AquaMan Sportfishing Charters

Virginia Beach, United States
Federal waters
250+ reviews
Captain Nolan Agner is the owner and operator of AquaMan Sportfishing. He began mastering the waters of a local lake when he was a young child. Since then, Nolan has spent four decades exploring various fishing grounds. Captaining since 1988, he moved to Virginia Beach in 1991. Captain Nolan enjoys sharing his passion with his clients and never stops learning. He and his team always work hard to make sure you have a productive day on the water.

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Rating

4.8
256 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.8
Captain & Crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

92%
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
89%
Caught fish

All reviews (256)

Showing 1 – 5 of 256 reviews
  • Kevin Tabor
    Kevin Tabor
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    great family trip

    Half Day Trip • 4 adults • 2 children

    My family and I went on a four hour morning fishing trip. the captain The first mate in the boat were all great. I couldn't ask for anything better. The captain was very knowledgeable and explained stuff.The whole time we were fishing\nHe worked with my family to give us the best experience we could have hoped for the first The captain was very knowledgeable and explained stuff. The whole time we were fishing\n He worked with my family to give us the best experience we could have hoped for the first mate was also great. I liked the fact that he allowed my kids to be included on pulling the fish in and some other things. The morning started off slow, but the captain took us to a different location.And we started catching fish after fish after fish must have been total of twenty give or take by the time was all said and done , and then the first mate even filled the fish for us. Overall, the trip was great.It was fun , very enjoyable , and I would definitely do it again

    Reported catch:
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    Spanish Mackerel
    Response from Charter operator

    Hey Kevin. Thanks so much for the great review. I'm glad you and your family had a good time and caught plenty of fish. We are looking forward to having you aboard again soon. Thanks again!

  • Aaron Martel
    Aaron Martel
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Sons 13th Birthday Gift!

    3/4 Day Trip • 8 adults • 2 children

    The overall trip was great. We had a group of 10 people. 5 Children (13, 12, 11, 11 and 6) and 5 adults. We arrived and the mate (Kyle) and the Captian (Chris) were extremely nice, educational, and all about our experience. We trolled for spanish mackrel and immediately very successful. Had some overcast, so it was difficult for Cobia sight fishing. The boat had AC and some shaded seating to get out of the heat, bluetooth for music and a bathroom! We would book again! Ask for Kyle and Chris!

    Reported catch:
    Spanish Mackerel
    Response from Charter operator

    Hi Aaron. Thanks for the great review. We are so glad the trip went well. Hopefully next time we get a clear day and can get you on a cobia or some drum. Thanks again!

  • Thomas Lewis
    Thomas Lewis
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    A trying day

    3/4 Day Trip • 10 adults

    Over the course of 6 hours we only caught 3 fish. To say the trip was uneventful is an understatement lol. What I will say is the Captain and the First mate did everything in their power to find the fish. So much so that other boats were following them in desperation to also catch a few fish. Somedays the fish just aren't biting, but the crew and the amenities on the boat made it a great day to laugh and joke with friends. If your looking for a good solid trip 10/10 I would recommend this charter. Great crew, very reasonable price, and the boat is big enough to have a few people and not feel crowded.

    Reported catch:
    Cobia
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    Response from Charter operator

    Hey Thomas. Thanks for the kind review. A trying day is correct. You were top boat. Ten other boats had the same results. I know Chris went as far as 12 miles out looking. Our other boat never had a bite. It was not a good day for fishing. You guys were a great group and we really wanted to produce for you. I hope we get a chance to try again for you guys. Thanks again.

  • Ivan Martinez
    Ivan Martinez
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing fishing experience!

    Half Day Trip - 1:30 PM • 8 adults

    We had a fantastic, worry-free experience with this fishing charter! The crew was knowledgeable, experienced, and answered all of our questions throughout the trip. They made everything easy and enjoyable, regardless of your level of fishing experience. We felt well taken care of from start to finish and would definitely recommend this charter to everyone looking for a fun and stress-free fishing experience!

    Response from Charter operator

    Hi Ivan. This is awesome to hear. I'm so glad you had a great experience. I'm also glad the fishing was good! We look forward to taking you guys again sometime. Thanks again!

  • James Everett
    James Everett
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Very wonderful experience.

    Half Day Trip (Evening) • 5 adults • 3 children

    Was a amazing time. Captian knew where the fish were, and kept us on them. Kids cught most of the fish, and one of the biggest Mackerels i have seen. hauled in 24 Mackerels and good amount of blues also. The deck hand, was amazing, very knowledgeable and knew his stuff, made it very relaxing trip, and made wvegrone feel welcome. will be using them again for more fishing and for the bug ones next time.

    Reported catch:
    Spanish Mackerel
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    Response from Charter operator

    Hey James. Thanks for the awesome review. I'm so glad you guys got on the fish! Can't wait to have you guys back! See you soon!

Real catches shared by our community

  • AquaMan Sportfishing – Smack Down
    AquaMan Sportfishing – Smack DownVirginia Beach, VA
    Three young anglers proudly displaying a large fish on a boat, enjoying a fun day of fishing.
    Fish 1
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Jessica D.
    Jessica D.
  • AquaMan Sportfishing – Game On
    AquaMan Sportfishing – Game OnVirginia Beach, VA
    A young angler enjoying a fishing trip on a boat, with multiple fishing rods in the background and a cooler in the foreground.
    Terri F.
    Terri F.
    Family members ages 5-69. Caught a lot of Spanish mackerel. Everyone was catching them except me. My stomach and the waves got the worst of me. 🤢
  • AquaMan Sportfishing – Smack Down
    AquaMan Sportfishing – Smack DownVirginia Beach, VA
    Angler proudly displaying a caught fish while fishing on a boat, showcasing a lively day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Spanish Mackerel
    Joshua K.
    Joshua K.
    We had an amazing time, caught fish and now we starting the fish fry! We will be back!
  • AquaMan Sportfishing – Smack Down
    AquaMan Sportfishing – Smack DownVirginia Beach, VA
    Cooler packed with multiple spotted mackerel and other reef fish stored on ice after a fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Juan D.
    Juan D.
    great experience for first timer catching lots of fish very fun very friendly highly recommended
  • AquaMan Sportfishing – Game On
    AquaMan Sportfishing – Game OnVirginia Beach, VA
    A young angler proudly displaying a caught fish on a boat, enjoying a family fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Brandi G.
    Brandi G.
    we caught 13 fish total! mainly soaniwh mackerel but it was si nuch fun!! Chris was awesome!
  • AquaMan Sportfishing – Game On
    AquaMan Sportfishing – Game OnVirginia Beach, VA
    A young angler proudly displaying a caught fish while aboard a fishing boat, surrounded by water.
    Alfred W.
    Alfred W.
    The weather was great, we caught a bunch of fish, the captain and his assistant were excellent, they worked through multiple booking changes….everything was top tier! EXCELLENT, 10/10!!
  • AquaMan Sportfishing – Smack Down
    AquaMan Sportfishing – Smack DownVirginia Beach, VA
    A group of young anglers proudly displaying their catch of various fish, including Spanish mackerel, on a dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Chris P.
    Chris P.
    it was a fun time, our kids enjoyed fighting the houndfish! we wish we could have got onto some drum instead of the mackerel…but its fishing! and a so-so day fishing beats the hell out of a good day working! the captain and first made were great people, and made the whole experience a good one!
  • AquaMan Sportfishing – Game On
    AquaMan Sportfishing – Game OnVirginia Beach, VA
    Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on a charter boat.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Andy G.
    Andy G.
    Both the Captain and Mate were exceptional.
  • AquaMan Sportfishing – Smack Down
    AquaMan Sportfishing – Smack DownVirginia Beach, VA
    A young angler and an adult proudly displaying their catch of two large Redfish while out on the water.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Andrew S.
    Andrew S.
    Fantastic experience with schooling red drum
  • AquaMan Sportfishing – Smack Down
    AquaMan Sportfishing – Smack DownVirginia Beach, VA
    Young anglers proudly holding large redfish aboard a center-console fishing boat with family members and another charter boat in the background.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Bryan T.
    Bryan T.
    The captain and mate were personable and were great with our large group. They had us on the fish early with mackerel and blue fin. The day got even better when we hit a school of drum and had 4 to 5 fish hooked on all at once. The kids had a blast and i would recommend these guys to anyone looking to get out and bend a few poles.

Our Fishing Locations

What's biting with AquaMan Sportfishing – Game On in Virginia Beach

Along with Stripers, November means fishing for Speckled Trout, Tautog, Flounder, and Seabass. Offshore, Yellowfin Tuna is still going strong, and the occasional Bluefin may even come close to shore.

Top catches for November