Virginia 8 Hour Inshore Charter Remedy Sport

8 Hour Inshore Virginia Fishing Charter

Looking for a full day on Virginia's productive inshore waters? This 8-hour fishing charter with Remedy Sport Fishing puts you right where the action happens – around reefs, bridges, and structure that holds serious fish. From March through December, you'll target a mixed bag of species that call Virginia's coastal waters home, including tautog, flounder, mackerel, sheepshead, spade fish, cobia, and drum. With room for up to four anglers (plus one more if needed), this top-rated charter covers serious ground while keeping things relaxed and productive.

What to Expect on the Water

This isn't your typical half-day quickie – eight hours gives you time to really work the water and find what's biting. Captain and crew know Virginia's inshore structure like the back of their hand, from productive reefs to bridge pilings where fish stack up. The trip runs a comfortable pace, letting you settle into the rhythm of the day without rushing from spot to spot. Weather and fish movement dictate where you'll fish, but that's part of what makes each trip different. Some days you'll be working bottom structure for tautog and sheepshead, other days trolling for mackerel and cobia. The variety keeps things interesting and your cooler full. All fishing licenses are included, so you just need to show up ready to fish. At $900 for up to four people, it's a solid value for a private group wanting quality time on the water without crowds.

Techniques & Gear Setup

You'll be using two main approaches depending on what's happening – bottom fishing around structure and trolling open water. Bottom fishing means dropping baits near reefs, wrecks, and bridge pilings where tautog, sheepshead, and drum hang out. This is precise work, keeping your bait in the strike zone while feeling for that telltale tap of a fish picking up your offering. Trolling covers more water, perfect for mackerel, cobia, and other species that roam the inshore waters. The boat's rigged with quality tackle suited for Virginia's inshore fishery, and the crew knows how to set you up for success. They'll adjust techniques based on conditions, current, and what the fish are doing that day. Bridge fishing can be especially productive here – the pilings create current breaks and structure that concentrate baitfish and the predators that follow them.

Top Catches This Season

Tautog: These chunky bottom dwellers are the backbone of Virginia's inshore scene, especially during their peak season. Tautog love structure – reefs, wrecks, and bridge pilings where they feed on crabs and shellfish. They're notorious bait stealers with small mouths but surprising power once hooked. Fall and early winter are prime time when they're feeding heavily before moving offshore. Landing a keeper tog feels like a victory because they're smart, finicky, and absolutely delicious on the table.

Spanish Mackerel: Fast, aggressive, and willing to bite, Spanish mackerel bring serious action to Virginia's inshore waters. They travel in schools, so when you find them, you'll often have shot after shot at fish. These silver bullets hit trolled baits hard and make blistering runs that'll test your drag. Peak season runs late summer through fall when they're moving through Virginia waters in good numbers. They're also excellent eating – firm, white meat that's perfect for the grill.

Black Drum: Virginia's drum fishing can be phenomenal, with these bronze-colored bruisers reaching impressive sizes in the shallows. They're bottom feeders that cruise inshore structure and sandy flats looking for crabs and shellfish. A big drum will test your tackle and your back – they're bulldogs that just keep pulling. Spring and fall see good drum action, and there's always the chance of hooking into a real monster that'll give you a story worth telling.

Sheepshead: The convict-striped sheepshead might be the craftiest fish you'll target on this trip. They're structure-oriented fish with human-like teeth designed for crushing shellfish off pilings and rocks. Getting them to commit to your bait takes patience and skill – they're notorious for stealing bait without getting hooked. But when you connect with a nice sheepshead, you've earned it. They're excellent table fare and a favorite target around Virginia's many bridges and structures.

Cobia: These brown sharks (they're not actually sharks) are one of Virginia's most prized inshore catches. Cobia are curious fish that'll often approach the boat, giving you sight-fishing opportunities that get your heart pumping. They're strong fighters that make long runs and aren't afraid to dive under the boat to try breaking you off. Late spring through summer is prime cobia time in Virginia, when they're moving through inshore waters and feeding aggressively. A good cobia is trophy-sized and tastes as good as it fights.

Time to Book Your Spot

Eight hours on Virginia's productive inshore waters with experienced crew, quality tackle, and fishing licenses included – this charter delivers serious value for groups wanting a full day of fishing. The March through December season gives you plenty of opportunities to target different species as they move through Virginia's waters. Whether you're after the challenge of finicky tautog, the speed of Spanish mackerel, or the power of drum and cobia, this trip puts you on fish with room to really enjoy the experience. At $900 for four anglers, it's a customer favorite that keeps groups coming back season after season. Remember that deposits are non-refundable, so plan accordingly, but with Virginia's renowned inshore fishing and Remedy Sport Fishing's local knowledge, you're setting up for a day worth remembering.