We offer six trip types from our Lynnhaven River dock in Virginia Beach. Most customers choose the 3/4 Day or Full Day Bay trip for the best variety and trophy fish. Let us know your target catch when booking.
A focused trip on the Lynnhaven River targeting puppy drum, speckled trout, and other fish. We fish shallow waters, work grass edges, and use light tackle.
Half-day visitors, first-time charter customers, light-tackle enthusiasts, families with younger kids.
Puppy drum, speckled trout, occasional flounder, bluefish.
Half-day on the Chesapeake Bay. We’ll run from Lynnhaven into the lower Bay targeting cobia, bull drum, Spanish mackerel, bluefish, sea bass, or tautog.
Anglers who want a real Bay experience without committing to a full day.
Varies by season — see our seasonality guide.
The sweet spot. Six hours allows us to target multiple spots and bigger species. Maximize your odds of a trophy fish without a full day.
Serious anglers, anyone targeting cobia or bull drum, customers who want options.
Cobia, bull drum, sheepshead, Spanish mackerel, bluefish, flounder, tautog (seasonal).
Eight hours on the water, from Lynnhaven River to Chesapeake Bay, working the pilings of the Bridge-Tunnel, and heading to Virginia Beach if conditions allow.
Trophy hunters, full-experience anglers, repeat customers, groups making a day of it.
Trophy cobia, bull drum, sheepshead, large flounder, Spanish mackerel, sea bass.
Light tackle, fast action, great for kids. Bluefish and Spanish mackerel are abundant in the Bay and Virginia Beach, ensuring fun for families.
Families, beginners, kids, anyone who wants steady bites over trophy hunting.
May through September. Call before booking — exact timing depends on when the fish show up each year.
In winter, bluefin tuna come close to shore in Virginia Beach, making the fishery exciting.
Experienced anglers, trophy hunters, anyone wanting a once-a-year experience.
December through February. Bite is weather and migration dependent. Call to check current conditions before booking.
Fishing solo or with a buddy and don’t want to charter the whole boat? We sometimes have open spots on already-booked trips. Call ahead and ask — if there’s room, you’re on.
Every Hookz Sportfishing fishing charter comes with:
We’ll handle the fishing side. You handle the day.
You don’t need to bring any gear unless you want to.
Up to four anglers on our standard fishing trips. We can sometimes accommodate more if some of the group are small children — give us a call and we’ll figure it out.
No. Your Virginia saltwater fishing license is included for the duration of the charter.
Yes — that’s actually one of our favorite parts of the job. We’ll handle setup, casting, hookset, and fighting fish. You don’t need experience.
Absolutely. Younger kids tend to do best on the Bluefish & Spanish Mackerel trip or the Lynnhaven Inlet trip — shorter, faster action, less waiting.
Yes. Our mate will clean and bag your catch at the end of the trip. Tips are appreciated, 15–20% is standard.
No. Everything you need is on the boat. If you have a favorite rod or reel you want to bring, just let us know.
Within Virginia state regulations, yes. Some species have size or season restrictions — we’ll let you know what’s keepable before you take it home.
Most of our trips are in the protected waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Lynnhaven River, so seasickness is rare. If you’re prone to it, take Bonine or Dramamine the night before and the morning of the trip.
Most charters launch between 7:00 and 8:00 AM. We’ll confirm the exact time when you book.
Ready to see why people keep coming back? Call Captain Tom directly or send us an email and we’ll find a date that works.
