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Russ Kostinas
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Russ Kostinas

Virginia Beach, United States
50+ reviews
Russ Kostinas has been a fisherman for the past 35 years. Before becoming a captain, he used to work as a mate for 3 decades, honing his fishing skills and acquiring knowledge. He now runs fishing trips that suit both pro anglers and families.

Charter

Rating

4.9
50 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

100%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (50)

Showing 1 – 5 of 50 reviews
  • Philip Magin
    Philip Magin
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
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    Member since 2022
    •
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Got our Marlin!

    Extended Full Day Trip – Offshore • 3 adults • 1 child

    Bumpy trip weather wise but the boat handled it really well. Capt and mate 1st class people and they worked hard to get us our Marlin. Went 1/2 on the day. I would highly recommend.

    Reported catch:
    White Marlin
    Response from Captain

    Philip thank you for fishing with us! Glad we got your white marlin! On a regular charter we would have looked for some meat to bring home, but we focus on what our group would like to catch when sf all possible.

  • Bradley Herzog
    Bradley Herzog
    us
    Virginia, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Fishing with Russ

    Extended Full Day Trip – Offshore • 6 adults

    Great captain, crew, and boat. Perfect weather 40+ miles off the Virginia coast. Caught the limit. Plan on making it an annual event 👍

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

    Great Early Season Trip

    Extended Full Day Trip – Offshore • 6 adults

    Wish we would have got into some Tuna but Russ and Bobby kept us in the fish and made sure we still had a great day. cought several dolphin, sea bass and tile. one of which was a citation! We will definitely book with Top Notch again!

    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Greg Fitzgerald
    Greg Fitzgerald
    us
    Virginia, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    spectacular trip

    Extended Full Day Trip – Offshore • 4 adults

    Caught 2 Marlin, limit of tilefish, and 20+ mahi. incredible memory for my son and nephew. Captain and mate were absolutey fantastic and the boat is immaculate.

  • Paul Bracken
    Paul Bracken
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    •
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic trip with Russ and gene

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 4 adults • 2 children

    Took a inshore/nearshore trip with my son, 8 years old, with my buddy and his son, also 8 years old. We didn’t have lines in the water for 5 minutes and we were into the fish. The kids kept a total of 28 fish ( mixed species) and probably threw back just as many. We caught Spanish mackerel, blues, and 4 hound fish. These guys were amazing with the kids. I can’t recommend them enough. Already planning an all day tuna trip this fall. Highly recommend. I’m gunna end it there because I can’t say enough good about these guys

    Reported catch:
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    Spanish Mackerel

Real catches shared by our community

  • Top Notch Charters
    Top Notch ChartersVirginia Beach, VA
    Got our Marlin!
    Philip M.
    Philip M.
  • Top Notch Charters
    Top Notch ChartersVirginia Beach, VA
    Fishing with Russ
    Bradley H.
    Bradley H.
  • Top Notch Charters
    Top Notch ChartersVirginia Beach, VA
    spectacular trip
    Greg F.
    Greg F.
  • Top Notch Charters
    Top Notch ChartersVirginia Beach, VA
    Great Early Season Trip
    James T.
    James T.
  • Top Notch Charters
    Top Notch ChartersVirginia Beach, VA
    Great family trip
    Amanda H.
    Amanda H.
  • Top Notch Charters
    Top Notch ChartersVirginia Beach, VA
    Sailing with Top Notch
    Ira L.
    Ira L.
  • Top Notch Charters
    Top Notch ChartersVirginia Beach, VA
    Fantastic trip with Russ and gene
    Paul B.
    Paul B.
  • Top Notch Charters
    Top Notch ChartersVirginia Beach, VA
    These guys are pros
    Jack E.
    Jack E.
  • Top Notch Charters
    Top Notch ChartersVirginia Beach, VA
    INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE
    Vaughan J.
    Vaughan J.
  • Top Notch Charters
    Top Notch ChartersVirginia Beach, VA
    Once in a lifetime catch--A fish story that's TRUE
    Tava I.
    Tava I.

What's biting with Top Notch Charters in Virginia Beach

Temperatures cool and the crowds disperse. And while hotel prices might drop, the fishing doesn't. This is peak season for Bigeye and Yellowfin Tuna. Big Red Drum and Speckled Trout are the talk of the town inshore.

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