Captain
Sonny Insley

Member since January 2017 Poquoson, United States
Background
Captain Sonny Insley has over 50 years of experience on the water. His passion began at an early age of 6, when his father, a professional fisherman, took him fishing. An avid angler, Sonny grew up on the boat. He wanted to start his own charter company and in 2009 attended the Chesapeake Marine Training Institute to get the Coast Guard License. For Captain Sonny, the charters are not only about catching big fish. He enjoys the beauty and peace of being on the water.
Techniques
Specialize in in shore fishing and bottom fishing trips for Speckled Trout, Croaker, Red Fish and more!

Hey, I'm Captain Sonny Insley

Poquoson, United States
Background
Captain Sonny Insley has over 50 years of experience on the water. His passion began at an early age of 6, when his father, a professional fisherman, took him fishing. An avid angler, Sonny grew up on the boat. He wanted to start his own charter company and in 2009 attended the Chesapeake Marine Training Institute to get the Coast Guard License. For Captain Sonny, the charters are not only about catching big fish. He enjoys the beauty and peace of being on the water.
Techniques
Specialize in in shore fishing and bottom fishing trips for Speckled Trout, Croaker, Red Fish and more!
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(120 reviews)
Poquoson
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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trips from US $200

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 120 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (221)
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Angler rating
110
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
86%
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Frank H.
Williamsburg, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

1/2 day morning trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) โ€“ Bottom Fishing on August 19, 2023
Captain Sonny is extremely knowledgeable about the area that we were fishing. The fish were there but so was a slight Northeast...
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Airton H.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing trip in September

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) โ€“ Bottom Fishing on September 6, 2023
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Ted P.
Fredericksburg, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

GREAT HALF DAY WITH SONNY

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Speckled Trout on September 12, 2023
Sonny knows the waters like the back of his hand, and he knows how to find the fish.ย  And, he wonโ€™t stop trying to find...
Ted P. recommends Marshland Expeditions
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Michelle M.
Midlothian, Virginia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing day!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) โ€“ Bottom Fishing on September 2, 2023
Took my husband for a birthday fishing trip with Captain Sonny!ย  What a beautiful day it was today!ย  We had an amazing time...
Michelle M. recommends Marshland Expeditions
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Karen B.
Benton, Pennsylvania
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Two hour trip

VERIFIED   Creek fishing in the shallows! on September 19, 2023
What a beautiful day on the water.ย  Caught some small ones but it wasnโ€™t our day for the big ones.ย  The storm had the fish...
Karen B. recommends Marshland Expeditions
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