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!
Anglers Choice

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(120 reviews)
Angler's choice
Poquoson
 Instant Confirmation
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)
GREAT HALF DAY WITH SONNY
GREAT HALF DAY WITH SONNY
GREAT HALF DAY WITH SONNY
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Angler rating
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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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Jenna M.
Williamsburg, Virginia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best Father's Day Gift Ever!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) โ€“ Bottom Fishing on June 25, 2022
I booked a trip with Captain Sonny for my husband, son, and husbandโ€™s friend to enjoy a day out fishing together and they...
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Reggie O.
Sandston, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Birthday trip on a windy day

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) โ€“ Bottom Fishing on April 24, 2022
We had a great trip with Captain Sonny. We went out on the best possible day in April, warm weather but the wind was ripping!...
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Jeffrey W.
Williamsburg, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Good times, good company.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) โ€“ Bottom Fishing on June 15, 2022
The captain is quite knowledgeable and experienced in his craft. He is ready and willing to answer any fishing questions you...
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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

FANTASTIC DAY ON THE WATER WITH SONNY

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) โ€“ Bottom Fishing on July 16, 2022
Itโ€™s hard to describe what a great time I had on this trip.ย  We hit schools of bluefish, and I have never had so much quick...
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Michael G.
Manquin, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Really enjoyable trip!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) โ€“ Bottom Fishing on July 10, 2021
We chartered this trip primarily to take our 8 year old grandson fishing while heโ€™s visiting from out of state. Captain Sonny...
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