The waters around Virginia Beach is a haven for deep sea anglers. In fact, it provides the best saltwater fishing of all the mid-Atlantic fishing spots. Deep Sea fishing or wreck fishing as it is sometimes called, is fishing the historic shipwrecks off the coast of Virginia Beach. If your a history buff we can chat about these shipwrecks and even tell you their present day condition as Capt. Tom has been Scuba Diving on most of the shipwrecks here.
Deep Sea fishing is mostly done through bottom fishing using double or triple rigs. Sometimes we also incorporate slow pitch jigging into the mix if you want to try your hand at a more advanced technique. Popular species landed while Deep Sea fishing from Virginia Beach include Black Sea Bass, Flounder, Tautog, Triggerfish, Amberjacks, Spadefish and mahi.
Early spring include flounder, sea bass, and tautog out on the shipwrecks for deep sea fishing. In late spring, huge schools of Atlantic spadefish can be found in the Bay and at the Chesapeake Light Tower. These beautiful fish can be tricky to catch because of their small mouths, but they put up an admirable battle once hooked. Because of their sheer numbers, spadefish are great targets for beginners. Dolphin fish or Mahi begin showing up mid-summer, especially around towers.
This is also a great time on the shipwrecks for Black Sea bass and tautog. The real star, Bluefin Tuna, shows up in late November all the way through to January. Sometimes these guys can be as close as 3mi from the beach. What better way to spend time around the holidays than with friends and family on an epic day fishing! Chasing some of the largest and most delicious finfish out there, Bluefin Tuna! Plus it gets you away from the crazy family members too. When fishing in the winter, it’s all about the rockfish, tautog, speckled trout and puppy drum inshore.
The best Deep Sea Fishing spots in Virginia Beach are twenty+ miles from port around bottom structure like man made reefs and shipwrecks, which means a little boat ride. That’s just one reason why it’s so important to find the best Virginia Beach fishing guides and charter boats. You’ll want a fishing boat that’s comfortable and an experienced captain and crew so that your friends and family have a safe and enjoyable experience. At Kraken Charters safety is our main concern and we strive to be one of the best Virginia Beach fishing charters and fishing guides.
This was my first time charter fishing and Kraken Charters did not disappoint! Absolutely 10/10 would recommend over and over. :)
SAFE OPERATION! GREAT SERVICE! Capt. Tom and crew were very professional and accommodating resulting in a wonderful and memorable experience for our children catching fish. It was a great experience fishing onboard Kraken Charters with my family, the kids had a great time!
We had a fantastic time fishing the wrecks. He made sure we were able to catch as much as we could handle!
We provide all the necessary tackle, fishing rods, bait, ice and cooler for your catch. Most importantly we provide some of the best fishing mates in Virginia Beach. These mates work hard and work for tips so be sure to take care of them, 20% is customary.
You should bring clothing appropriate for the season. In the summer shorts and t-shirts is fine but in the winter you will want a hat, coat and maybe even some gloves. We always highly recommend that you bring rain gear as you never know when a storm can pop-up. While we do have a cabin to stay dry in, you can't fish from in there. You will also want to bring plenty of water, snacks and/or food. A soft sided cooler is preferred for this so we can store it properly. Also don't forget sunscreen but please no spray sunscreen as it turns the boat pink! We recommend children under 90lbs bring their own lifejacket as availability is limited.
Yes, you get to keep your catch as long as it falls within the regulations for the particular species we are fishing for. We do our best to protect the oceans and practice ethical and sustainable harvesting so keep what you need and throw back what you don't.
No, we provide all the necessary licenses and permits.
All charters are weather permitting and will be up to the Captain's discretion if the trip needs to be rescheduled. All bookings require a 25% deposit to secure the date. This deposit is non-refundable once within 30 days of the booking date. Requests to change a trip date are subject to availability and may not always be accommodated. Any cancellations by the customer within the cancellation window will be refunded the cost of the trip minus any CC/booking fees. Any cancellations by the customer within 24 hours of the booking date will result in a charge of 100% of the balance of the trip.
All charters are weather permitting and will be up to the Captain's discretion if the trip needs to be rescheduled. If we cancel for weather we will do our best to reschedule you promptly. If we can not find a suitable date we will refund your deposit.
Marijuana is NOT allowed on the vessel. It will be throw overboard if found. We will immediately return to the dock with NO refund. Waterways have federal jurisdiction and all vessels fall under federal regulations. See article for questions
You can also choose Inshore fishing in the Chesapeake Bay, around the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, in tidal creeks and rivers, over shallow flats, or in deep channels. The Bay also has numerous wrecks and other forms of bottom structure, which are great places to catch fish. There is also the iconic Chesapeake Light Tower.
We offer a variety of charter options, including half-day, full-day, and overnight trips. We can also customize your trip to suit your preferences and needs.
Virginia Beach Offshore fishing, which includes deep sea or deep drop fishing over and around wrecks and scattered debris. If you want to fish really deep water, there are the Norfolk Canyon and the famous Gulf Stream.
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