Captain
Russ Kostinas

Member since July 2017 Virginia Beach, United States
Background
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.

Hey, I'm Captain Russ Kostinas

Virginia Beach, United States
Background
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.
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Reviews

My Charter Listing

Top Notch Charters

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(43 reviews)
Virginia Beach
Trips from US $700

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 43 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (34)
Fantastic trip with Russ and gene
Fantastic trip with Russ and gene
Fantastic trip with Russ and gene
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Paul B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic trip with Russ and gene

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 19, 2024
Took a inshore/nearshore trip with my son, 8 years old, with my buddy and his son, also 8 years old.ย  We didnโ€™t have lines...
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James B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on May 5, 2025
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Bryan Z.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Top Notch exceeded all expectations!

VERIFIED   Extended Full Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on July 23, 2024
Great captain and crew, very comfortable boat for the 12 hour trip.ย  Best of all we caught epic fish including Blue Marlin,...
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Vaughan J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 4, 2024
Cannot have a better review for this crew and experience.ย  The crew was knowledgeable personal and accommodating of all levels...
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Jack E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

These guys are pros

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 12, 2024
These guys knew where all the fish were. We caught 60 fish!
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