Fishing Frenzy

Virginia Beach fishing charter businesses are just one of the many resort and adventure type activities available in and around the city of Virginia Beach. The resort city sits at the junction of the waters of the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay. The whole area is noted for awesome fishing opportunities, including catching the striped bass trophy fish that weigh as much as fifty pounds.

One of the first things to check before choosing your charter boat and crew is the expertise of the captain and crew. The captain should be aware of the fishing reports for the area and get you to the place where you can participate in some good catches. Of course, you may find that just being on the open water is enjoyable too.

During the entire year, charter boats can get you fishing areas where there are flounders and bluefish. Waters off the mouth of the Bay and in the Bay itself are teeming with fish. By counseling with the charter boat crew and captain about the type of fish you are seeking, you can take advantage of the ideas for the best type of charter fishing trip for your likes and dislikes.

The most well-known summer fish is the tuna. They are found in the deep waters of the ocean and are also found closer to the coastline during the fall months of the year. Charter fishing vessels nowadays have modern technology to help in the search for tuna. The captain can access satellite shots to actually see where the tuna are swimming. Charter fishing can so bring in sharks, trout and marlin.

Fall and winter months provide a different group of fish to catch. The most notable is of these is the striped bass species. As the waters of the Bay cool, more of these twenty- to fifty-pound trophy sized fish congregate in the waters near the Bay Bridge Tunnel. During January and February, the striped bass move south into the coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

The length of your charter trip is adjustable. Most commonly, trips last for half days, full days or overnight in some boat accommodations. Charter boats usually provide all the needed equipment for a successful fishing trip. The price of your accommodations will vary depending on how long the trip lasts, how experienced the captain and crew are, the distance the boat must travel to get you to good fishing water and what type of fish you are hoping for.

The most important things to consider when choosing the boat that you charter are the crew and equipment. The crew should be experienced and the boat must be up-do-date with all inspections, credentials and licenses present. Safety equipment such as life savers is critical for safe and legal operation of the charger.

For many anglers, taking a Virginia Beach fishing charter expedition out into the Bay or Atlantic Ocean waters is a regular occurrence. Others only get the opportunity to enjoy the trip one time. Imagine yourself bringing in that trophy fish after enjoying a full day of fishing and ocean travel.