Captain Hogg's charter fishing service in the lower
Chesapeake Bay of Virginia provides charter fishing at its very best.
We fish half
and full day charters throughout the summer, winter, spring and fall.
Charter fishing during the summer months in the Hampton Roads area of
the lower Chesapeake Bay boats many citation size cobia,
red drum and black drum. For saltwater anglers interested in catching
fish using lighter tackle, we also offer bottom fishing charters for
flounder, spot, croaker,
bluefish, stripers, and trout, as well as wreck fishing charters for
spadefish, and sheepshead. During the winter, we offer rock
fishing charters for the best striped bass fishing in the Chesapeake
Bay! The
boat charters
out of Hampton, Va., just an hour southeast of Richmond, and only minutes
away from Norfolk and Virginia Beach.
The
Charter Boat: Fishing the Chesapeake
Bay aboard Captain Hogg's charter boat the "Smokin'
Gun II" is comfortable and safe. This boat is a 2008 custom-built 40' Evans that is Coast Guard certified for charters up to 32 passengers.
The boat is equipped with the latest electronics and fishing equipment.
Powered by a 670 H.P. Cummins Diesel, this charter boat cruises the
Chesapeake Bay at 26 knots allowing us to get to the fish fast so that
charters spend more time catching fish than cruising.
Available Charters:
Half-day Charters | Full-day Charters | Evening
Charters
The
Captain: Using his knowledge of the Chesapeake Bay and the best
fishing tactics, Capt. Chandler Hogg will make your experience aboard
the charter boat, the "Smokin' Gun," fun and memorable. The
lower Chesapeake Bay in Virginia offers a unique
variety of fish within a short boat ride from the dock. Whether
it be light or heavy fishing tackle that you desire, Captain Hogg will
be more than happy to facilitate your needs.
Directions to the Charter Boat: The boat
is docked in Hampton, Virginia, only minutes away from the prime fishing
waters of the Chesapeake Bay.
From Richmond (I-64 E): Take Exit 267, turn RIGHT onto
SETTLERS LANDING ROAD, Go three stoplights to KING STREET. Turn LEFT
onto KING STREET and follow for two blocks until the road
ends at the dock.
From Norfolk / Virginia Beach (I-64 W): Take Exit 267, turn LEFT
onto SETTLERS LANDING ROAD, Go four stoplights to KING STREET. Turn LEFT
onto KING STREET and follow for two blocks until the road
ends at the dock.
What to Bring: Cooler,drinks, food, camera, suntan lotion
Latest Fishing Report
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July 02, 2008
To day was a great day to be on the water. The weather was nice and the fish were bitting we had 2 citation spade fish in our limit and a bunch of spanish mackerael.Give us a call to come enjoy some great chesapeake bay fishing.
July 01, 2008
we had a graet catch of flounder spadefish and spanish mackerael and bluefish
June 27, 2008
The spade fish cobia and spanish mackerael are doing great. give us a call for some great fun in the sun 757-876-1590.We offer some of the best chesapeake bay fishing and we are the closest virginia charter boat to virginia beach, and williamsburg.
June 25, 2008
we had a great catch of flounder yesterday so give us a call 757-876-1590
June 23, 2008
This weekend was a great time with nice catches of spade fish ,cobia, flounder, trigger fish spanish mackerael and croaker and spot. We are the closest virginia charter boat to richmond and virginia beach feel free to give me a call 757-876-1590
June 18, 2008
the fishing is great we have been catching limits of Spade Fish. We are also catching Red Drum Cobia Spanish Mackerael bluefish and Flounder. so give us a call 757-876-1590
June 18, 2008
the fishing is great we have been catching limits of Spade Fish. We are also catching Red Drum Cobia Spanish Mackerael bluefish and Flounder. so give us a call 757-876-1590
June 13, 2008
The spade fishing is red hot!!
June 11, 2008
The cobia are n the bay we had a great catch of them sun and monday and yesterday the Rockfish were bitting very well. The spade fish are bitting now so lets go fishing. we are the closest virginia charter boat to williamsburg and we also offer some of the best Virginia Beach Fishing.
June 04, 2008
The Rockfish (aka Striped Bass) fishing was off the hook today we had one citation and many fish over 40inches also the blue fish have shown up and the spade fish and cobia are here
June 03, 2008
The Red Drum fishing has been RED HOT!!!! The Rockfish have been Bitting good and the Spade Fish and Cobia are starting to show up so lets GO FISHING
May 28, 2008
The fishing has been very good. we have been catching Brack and Red Drum Rockfish, Bluefish and flounder. The Spadefish will be bitting anyday now. We are the closest Virginia charter boat to Richmond and Williamsburg. So give us a call for some great Virginia charter fishing.
May 25, 2008
The Striped Bass aka Rockfish have been biting very well. Also some cobias are showing up and the drum action is still very good
May 20, 2008
Last night we caught the biggest Black Drum of the season he weighed in at 90lbs We had the school of drum behind the boat all night. we are gearing up for spade fish and cobia and rockfish so give us a call for some of the best virginia beach charter fishing we are the closest virginia charter boat to Richmond and Williamsburg.
May 16, 2008
The Black Drum were so thick last night i thought they were going to eat the bottom paint off the boat and all BIG FISH. we have some days open next week so give us a call thanks chandler hogg.
May 15, 2008
had a great night of Giant Black Drum Fishing last night Ben Pendleton brought a great group that was ready to have fun, and have fun they did. we ended the night with 2 citations and alot of smiles. Give us a call and we will put you on some great Virginia Fishing Charter fun.
May 09, 2008
The black drum fishing continue to red hot with some Red drum and rockfish mixed in. The bluefish and trout and flounder are also doing very well. We are the closest boat to Richmond and Williamsburg and also one of the closest to Virginia beach so give us a call for some great virginia beach fishing charter fun.
May 06, 2008
we had a great night of black drum fishing every person on the boat caught a Virginia citation black drum. these fish are ranging from 70 to over 100 pounds. give us a call we are the closest virginia charter boat to williamsburg and virginia beach.
April 28, 2008
Had some great fishing this weekend the charters were all smiles. We are the closest virginia charter boat to Richmond Williamsburg and Virginia Beach The Giant Black DRum should start bitting in a week or so. come catch these mosters that can weigh up to 100 pounds thanks and hope to see you on the Smokin' Gun II.
April 24, 2008
Spring is here the weather is nice and the fishing is great had a nice catch yesterday. may is the time four GIANT BLACK DRUM so give us a call also we are the closest Virginia Charter Boat to Williamsburg and Richmond.
April 22, 2008
The fishing has been great we have been catching Flounder Tautaug and sharks. May is the time to catch the biggest fish in the bay "The Giant Black Drum" so give us a call to book a fishing charter and experience some great Virginia Fishing
March 23, 2008
Hope all had a good easter. The new boat SMOKIN'GUN II is 40 foot and able to cary up to 32 people. The fishing is still good with catches of striped bass and flounder and trout and tautaug in the mix.
March 18, 2008
the weather and fishing is great lets go fishing. we have been catching tautaug striped bass and flounder. and we are getting ready for black and red drum .
March 10, 2008
the fishing is great lets go
March 02, 2008
fishing is still very good we are catching Rockfish and Tautaug. we will be taking the new boat to hatteras in april to go tuna fishing please feel free to give us a call also dont forget the giant black drum that can weigh up to 100 pounds in May and the spadefish in june. Captain Hoggs charters also has very good livebatting for striped bass in may and june.
February 19, 2008
The new boat is fast and first class We are still catching limits of giant Ocean Rockfish and we have some dates open give us a call today to book thanks we have some of the best virginia beach fishing charters for striped bass and rockfish
February 13, 2008
Fishing is very good now we have had some great days of Giant Ocean Striped Bass (AKA Rockfish). We have some dates open so feel free to give us a call for a Rockfish charter. We are also booking trips for Seabass, Grouper And Tilefish.
February 08, 2008
fishing has been good we have some dates still open for aRockfish Charter and we will start tautaug fishing so give me a call and set up a trip thanks chandler hogg
January 03, 2008
The new boat is Fast and First Class. fishing is great and will continue we still have some dates open for ocean striper in feb so give us a call fishing then will be great.
December 15, 2007
the fishing is great new boat on its way. We will be Tuna and Wreck fishing in March and April out of Hatteras so call and book a day. These trips will be very fun
November 13, 2007
The fish are here! give us a call for some of the best Rockfish charters on the east coast.
October 28, 2007
Still catching limits of nice Rockfish.
October 25, 2007
Yesterday we had a great day of Chesapeake Bay Fishing. We caught our limit of Striped Bass (Rockfish) and caught many Bluefish to add to the excitment.dont forgett giant black drum and red drum fishing also we offer some of the best spade fishing.we are a very good rockfish charter boat.
October 20, 2007
Yesterday just showed how this season is going we caught 8 species Grouper, King Mackerael,Black Seabass, Rockfish, Spanish Mackerael,Bluefish,Spot,and Croaker. All of these species were caught in the Lower chesapeake Bay. Give us a call if you would like to experience some of the best Virginia Charter Fishing.
October 18, 2007
We are having good catches of striped Bass aka Rockfish with some flounder and bluefish mixed in. Give us a call and book a Rockfish trip we still have some dates open
September 19, 2007
The Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing has been very fun this week the catches have been great. The outlook for Striped Bass fishing (Aka Rockfish)is great the fish are here so if you would like to catch a good eating fish I would book now before the dates are gone have a great day and I look forward to fishing with you Capt. Chandler Hogg
September 12, 2007
Yesterday we had great Flounder fishing with some Spanish Mackeral. The Chesapeake Bay Fishing is going very well in The Lower Chesapeake Bay Striped Bass, Rockfish fishing season starts Oct 4 and runs till mid Feb so book a Rockfish fishing charter before the dates are gone.
September 10, 2007
The Chesapeake Bay Fishing This fall has been great the big Flounder and Spanish Mackerael are bighting very well. Yesterday we caught 7 different kinds of fish and ended the day with a cooler full of fish. We are now booking for Striped Bass (aka Rockfish) Flounder and Tautaug. So call now for a charter.
July 23, 2007
had a great day of cobia fishing we caught 8 fishing is great give us a call thanks chandler
July 19, 2007
The fishing has been great this week we had limits of spade fish. The cobia fishing has also been good with fish weighing up to 63 pounds also we have caught some 80 pound Black Drum while spade fishing please feel free to give us a call to book some of the best Lower Chesapeake Bay Virginia Charter fishing. We are the closest charter boat to Williamsburg and Richmond thanks Captain Hogg
Striped-Bass: (Rockfish, Striper)
- A great fight and one of the best tasting fish in the Chesapeake
Bay, Rockfish are found in the lower bay all year long. They can only
be kept from
May 1st to June 15th and from October 4th to the end of January. Striped
Bass can be caught by trolling, chunking, casting, and live baitting. Click
here to inquire about a Rockfish Fishing Charter.
Cobia: ( Poor Man's Blue Marlin) Cobia
are well known for their great fight and are also great to eat. Cobia will
arive
in
the Lower
Chesapeake
Bay in mid-May and will stay in the Chesapeake Bay untll late September.
We will be sight casting, trolling and also live and dead baitting for these
Cobia. Click
here to inquire about a Cobia Fishing Charter.
Red Drum: (Channel Bass) Red Drum is
one of the most noble fish in the Chesapeake Bay. Available in the Lower
Chesapeake Bay from
May to September, Red Drum put up a great fight. We will be trolling,
livebaitting and dead baitting for these big Red Drum. Click
here to inquire about a Red Drum Fishing Charter.
Black
Drum: Black
Drum are one of the largest fish in the Chesapeake Bay. Black Drum
can tip the scales at well over 100 pounds. Black Drum are vailable
in the Lower Chesapeake Bay fom May to June and the best time
to come is
the month of May. Click
here to inquire about a Black Drum Fishing Charter.
Flounder: Flounder are another great
tasting fish found in the lower Bay. From early May
to late October, fish ranging
from 1 to 15 pounds are in season. Most of the big flounder that are
caught in the Chesapeake
Bay come from the structures of the Chesapeake
Bay Bridge
Tunnel. Click here
to inquire about a Flounder Fishing Charter.
BlueFish: Bluefish range in size from
1-25 pounds and can be found in the Chesapeake Bay from early April to January.
Bluefish offer a great fight and with their sharp teeth these fish are some
of the most fun fish to catch. Click here to inquire
about a Bluefish Fishing Charter.
Grey Trout: (Weakfish, Sea Trout) - These
trout are available from late April to November in the Chesapeake Bay.
The largest concentrations are around the structure of the Chesapeake
Bay Bridge
Tunnel. We will be jigging and live baiting for these fish that range
in size from 1 -12 pounds. Click here to inquire about
a Trout Fishing Charter.
Spadefish: Pound for pound, these fish
are the best pulling fish in the Chesapeake Bay and will really
make your fishing reel sing. Spadefish, which are also great
to eat, are caught at the Chesapeake Bay Light Tower, offshore
wrecks and also at the world famous
Chesapeake Bay
Bridge Tunnel from June to September. Click
here to inquire about a Spadefish Fishing Charter.
Spanish Mackeral: Spanish mackeral, with
their silver sides and yellow spots, are probably the most colorful fish
to grace the waters of the lower Chesapeake
Bay. Also good to eat, these fish are caught by trolling at various locations
throughout the lower bay, with larger ones caught near the Chesapeake Bay
Bridge Tunnel. Click here to inquire about a Spanish
Mackeral Charter.
Tautog: (Blackfish) - Taug, as they
are known, are great eatting and a good fight! Taug can be found in
the Lower Chesapeake Bay from April to June and then from October to January. During
March we will be fishing the offshore wrecks and the Chesepeake Bay Light
Tower for the larger tautog. Click here to inquire
about a Tautog Fishing Charter.
sheepshead: (The
Poor Man's Lobster) - Sheepshead are another great eating fish. You
can find these fish in the Lower Chesapeake Bay from June until October.
Most of the Virginia Saltwater fishing tournaments' citations are caught
at
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. Click here to inquire
about a Sheepshead Fishing Charter.
