Trip Options, Pricing, Policies & Catch Calendar

Learn more about our trip options, Sho-Nuf charter boat pricing, policies and about the types of fish you can expect to target during the month you book your charter.

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Trip Options & Pricing

From the tranquil waters of the Chesapeake Bay to the bountiful fishing grounds of the Atlantic Ocean, each location provides a unique and rewarding fishing experience. Discover the beauty of these waters while reeling in impressive catches and enjoying the serenity of the surroundings. Choose your experience from one of the options below:

Aboard our 36' Contender (up to 6 guests):

Inshore

4 hours......$900 or

6-7 hours......$1,100

Spanish Mackerel
Red Drum
Cobia
Black Drum
Sheepshead
Spadefish

7-8 hours......$1,100

Rockfish/Striper (catch & release only per VA regs)

7-8 hours......$1,600

Bluefin Tuna (up to 25 miles off coast) * Federal regs determine catch and release or keep.

Wreck

hours TBD......$1,600

Seabass
Triggerfish
Flounder

Offshore

12 hours......$2,200

Tuna
Wahoo
Dolphin
Tilefish
Marlin

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Aboard our 21' Privateer (up to 3 guests):

Inshore

5 hours......$550

Speckled Trout
Puppy Drum
Sheepshead
Small Striper/Rockfish

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Additional Info & Policies

Tips (NOT included in trip pricing above):

Our mates work for tips only. Tip for the mate is NOT included in the above pricing. Tip is customarily 20% + the cost of the trip. Mates' work begins before you arrive and extends long after you leave!

Required Deposit & Payment Options:

$200 deposit require to secure dates for all trips.
Cash, check, Venmo or credit card (fees apply).

Cancellation & No-Show Policy:

For your safety, Captain may cancel or reschedule trips under severe weather conditions with full deposit refunded to you. Safety is our priority!
Cancellations initiated by guests require a 7 day notice minimum for a full deposit refund.
No shows will be charged a full charter price plus 20% tip.

All Trips Include:

bait
tackle
ice
fish fileting services (inshore species only); offshore species not included (optional for an additional charge)

36' Contender Boat Capacity:

Maximum boat capacity is 6 guests.
All pricing listed above is for 1-6 guests.

21' Privateer Boat Capacity:

Maximum boat capacity is 3 guests.
All pricing listed above is for 1-3 guests.

What to Bring:

Water/drinks
Food
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Wear layered, conditions-appropriate clothing
Waterproof or resistant boots or shoes (feet could get wet). No black soled shoes please.

Drug & Alcohol Policy:

Alcohol permitted except NO hard liquor. Preferably no glass bottles. Please drink responsibly.
We are also a USCG drug-free vessel.

Catch Calendar

Here's what you can expect to target during your trip:

JANUARY: Rockfish/Striper-catch & release only (inshore); Bluefin Tuna (offshore)

FEBRUARY: Seasonal Rockfish/Striper-catch & release only (inshore); Bluefin Tuna and Seabass (offshore)

APRIL: Seasonal Red Drum (inshore)

MAY: Red or Black Drum (inshore); Tuna (offshore)

JUNE-SEPTEMBER: Cobia (June 15-September 20th), Red or Black Drum, Spade, Spanish Mackerel, Sheepshead (inshore)

JUNE-AUGUST: Tuna, Dolphin, Marlin, Wahoo, Seabass (offshore)

SEPTEMBER: Tilefish, Seabass (offshore)

OCTOBER: Red Drum (inshore); Swordfish, Tilefish, Seabass (offshore)

NOVEMBER: Swordfish, Tilefish, Seabass (offshore)

DECEMBER: Rockfish/Striper-catch & release only (inshore); Tuna, Swordfish, Seabass (offshore)