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

Fantastic trip with Russ and gene

Half Day Trip (AM)4 adults2 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)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel

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Top Notch Charters
4.9
(50)
53 ft
Group size 1 - 6
1 - 6
Fish 1
Fish 2
+10
4 hour trip • 6 persons
US $700

Rating

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

What anglers say

  • 100%
    Great experience
  • 100%
    Family friendly
  • 100%
    Friendly captain
  • 100%
    Good boat
  • 92%
    Recommended
  • 95%
    Caught fish

All reviews (50)

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  • Philip Magin
    Philip Magin
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2022
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Got our Marlin!

    Extended Full Day Trip – Offshore3 adults1 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 – Offshore6 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 – Offshore6 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 – Offshore4 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 adults2 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