We randomly picked Top Notch to take our kids shark finish to celebrate one of the boy’s 14th birthday. Little did we know that 41 INCHES would be our smallest catch but we also snagged a 9’ 350+ pound SHARK… This is the stuff DREAMS are made of!

The boat was WAY more than we expected, fully appointed and beautiful. The crew was kind, patient with the kids (10, 13, 14 and 16) and super informative.

I would have preferred a little more communication on the front end but that’s just a personal preference. 

I would DEFINITELY book with Top Notch again and HIGHLY recommend them!

Whether you’re a first timer or an old pro, the Top Notch, piloted by Captain Russ, is absolutely the way to go.  The boat is definitely ship-shape; clean, comfortable,well organized, and has all the equipment you need for a successful fishing experience.

Captain Russ was very amenable to any request or question we had, and sought our input on planning the trip.  From the time we left port, it didn’t take long to get lines in the water, and start catching fish.  With the boat’s fish finding equipment, and the keen eyes of Captain Russ and his First Mate Reese, we were able to find and catch fish throughout the trip.  First Mate Reese was a whiz at setting up the tackle and keeping 4 to 6 lines in the water at all times, and when we got a hit, he was there to assist us in getting the fish on board.  My son was able to land a 46 inch Red Drum, for which he has earned a plaque he will receive from the Commonwealth of Virginia; a very nice touch to adding fun to the experience.

We took the AM half day off-shore trip, which provided us with all the fun and fishing excitement we could handle.  So, Captain Russ and First Mate Reese, thank you for a great fishing experience!  This was our second trip on the Top Notch, and we will continue to fish with you whenever we vacation in Virginia Beach.

Start off by saying both of these gentlemen were awesome. They got us fish and were very informative on any information regarding fish or the coastline of Va Beach. Would highly recommend if wanting to experience any of their tours. We plan on booking again. Thank you gentlemen.

Booked the 4 hour trip to give the kids a little experience while on vacation.  Captain Russ and the mate were great.  The entertainment was appreciated by the children as well. The boat is spectacular.  Great ride, great “facilities.”  I’d love to book a 12 hr with some friends.  We had a small issue and had to rush out after the trip.  They made sure we could come pick up our cleaned fish a little later,  which was greatly appreciated.  A lot of fun.  Highly recommend.