What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Virginia Beach, Virginia for the first time?

Make sure the winds are not wild, and if they get that way make sure the Capt. Thinks of your safety first. Check to see if the boat has a head(toilet) esp. On a full day trip . Make sure the capt. communicates what he is planning to do for your trip as well.

I've fished a lot in the Gulf of Mexico, where you can regularly catch your limit of red snapper, cobia, and other large species that are great to eat. Our June 2018 experience out of Virginia Beach focused on Spade Fish and Flounder, and we caught several. Our captain and crew were great. I'm just a little underwhelmed by what Virginia Beach had to offer this time of year.

Be sure to not just book a trip online. Call around and be sure there has been sucess by others in the business. I never heard from the captain. The first mate yext me and let me know that it was ok to bring a cooler for drinks and food. Not once did i get a phone call suggesting that maybe it would be woryh2my money to book at some other time because the fish weren't biting or because a cold front was coming through and the water temps would not be ideal for spending that kind of money and getting no return except a $5 t shirt

When the weather is fair the experience out on the water is excellent. The actual fishing is slower than during the spring and summer. There is enough action to make the experience worthwhile. We caught three tautaug on our outing. They were delicious.

Afishinado these guys are awesome! Our family had a fantastic time, we brought home 3 bluefish and 2 Spanish mackerel. First mate John was really great with our son. Do not hesitate to book with these guys, there really fun.

The Southern Belle is great. Capt Ron and crew are wonderful,patient and kind with kids.

April is still a bit early in the season in regards to a lot of species. Plus the weather is still quite unpredictable.

Be sure you check on the weather. There are also better times of the year to go fishing then others. Check with the captains in a advance they know everything

I would recommend to use fishing Booker because it made it very easy to coordinate my fishing trip and definitely recommend Captain Jenkins and his crew

It was poor for us, but that happens. Huge storm Friday morning, cold front, water was still dirty on Sunday. Caught a few mackerel. So the fishing was poor, but I would do it again.

Do your research and watch the weather forecast. If it’s especially windy you might not be able to get out onto the bigger water

I'd have to go out more times before I can give an opinion. They said it had been slow this year which happens

Don't let the weather scare you off. It drizzled for 5 mins and was cloudy for the first couple of hours, by 12 noon the sun was out and we were still catching fish.

I don't have much experience in this matter, but our group was happy with the number of fish that we caught.

Do your homework picking a charter. Go to the dock when they return to see their catch. This will give you the best indication on what to expect.

Don't fish Rudee Inlet from shore. You're guaranteed to get hung up on rocks. Lots of crabs.

Toss a coin for 1st time fishing. Your outing is only as good as the Captain allows.

The place to catch fish would be to go out on the Knot Tell'n. The crew are very knowledgeable and we returned with 6 mahi mahi. Crew lots of fun, made us feel most welcome. A great day.

Do your research and be knowledgeable about the area. I definitely recommend Dockside Marina, the Bay Princess is a great boat to go out on for a half day of fishing fun!

Bring sunblock and lots of patience we only stayed in one spot no longer than 7 minutes. Not much time to fish

Long time com'n fishing charters, definitely give them a call and they will put you right on the fish. Be a experience of a lifetime.

Go with this crew, because my husband fishes but I never had, so being new to it they made it incredibly fun and I learned a lot!

Read the reviews and decide based on what others say. Also follow the directions the Captain send you to prepare for the trip.

Fish off the dock or pier for the first time, do not book a fishing trip until you know if the fish are biting!

Listen to the captain and target what is biting. Unless you have your heart set on something specific.

Bring your sunglasses & sunscreen & be ready to crank that reel because the fish bite this time of year!

weather can get hot but a full day would allow the capitin more otpions of where to fish.

Make sure what you want to catch is going to be in the area when you book your charter.

Make sure to book a trip with Captain Greg Weaver and Andrew at e-Fishin Sea Sport Fishing Charters

Outstanding. Top notch service by captain Todd! An outstanding service and experience all around.