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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Marshland Expeditions

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(122 reviews)
Poquoson
Trips from US $200

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 122 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (223)
Morning Trip in Salt Marshes
Morning Trip in Salt Marshes
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
85%
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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...
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James L.
North Lawrence, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great with kids

VERIFIED   Creek fishing in the shallows! on July 21, 2023
We took the 2 hour trip. The fish we were hoping for had not arrived in the area yet, but we made do with catching about 20...
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William G.
Dallas, TX
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4 Hour with Capt. Sonny

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) โ€“ Bottom Fishing on June 29, 2023
Had a great time with Sonny. He was very accommodating, allowing me to throw artificials while having a few baits out on bottom....
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John D.
Arcadia, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Marshland Expeditions review 6/15/23

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) โ€“ Bottom Fishing on June 15, 2023
Captain Sonny was terrific: very friendly, helpful, patient, and knowledgable, along with being very fun to be with. I highly...
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Robert M.
Buford, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome trip with captain Sonny

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Speckled Trout on August 26, 2023
If you want to get some fishing in, I Would highly recommend!!!, we had a Great day with captain sonny. He supplies everything...
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