Rock Fishing Charters
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Lower Chesapeake Bay Charter Fishing
We fish half and full day charters all year long. Charter fishing during the summer months in 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 minutes away from Williamsburg, Norfolk and Virginia Beach. Come experience Chesapeake Bay fishing at its very best!
Chesapeake Bay Fishing: Latest Fishing Report
Rockfish season is here
Rockfish season is here. We are fishing the lower Chesapeake Bay and Ocean for Striped Bass aka Rockfish. The Striped bass that we will be catching on the virginia rockfish charter boat Smokin Gun II will range from 10-60 lbs. So give us a call to book a chesapeake bay or ocean rockfish charter 757-876-1590 thanks [...] View
Top water
The Striped bass top water casting action has been wide open. This is a great way to catch Rockfish it realy puts smiles on the faces of our rockfish charter groups. View
Limit of Rockfish And Bluefish
Tidewater Family Dentistr’s Fishing trip was a great worker appreciation day. By the end of the day employee and employer worked as one to catch fish and have a great day on the Chesapeake Bay charter boat SMOKIN’ GUN II. The Smiles and full cooler show how great the fishing in the Lower Chesapeke Bay [...] View
citation COBIA and RED DRUM
Frank Bond and friend showed up today to do battle with the cobia and they got a bonus. We caught five cobia and frank got his Fourth virginia saltwater citation a great 53 inch Cobia. Then the lower chesapeake bay offered a suprise like it usualy does with this GIANT 54 inch Red Drum. Don’t [...] View
Citation Flounder
The picture says it all what a great day of Virginia Flounder fishing View
Another Great day of Virginia Cobia Fishing
We have had some great days of Virginia Charter Fishing. Anglers aboard the Virginia Charter Boat SMOKIN GUN had great catches of Cobia, Flouder, Spanish Mackerael, Bluefish, Spadefish, and Sharks and Red Drum while fishing in the Lower Chesapeake Bay. Here is a great father and son Cobia picture View
Flounder , Spade Fish, Cobia
The Past few days of Virginia Charter Fishing has been great. We have been catching Flounder, Spade Fish, Cobia, Spanish Mackerael, Bluefish,And Sharks on the virginia charter boat Smokin Gun. If you have not caught spade fish you must come and do the fight like no other and the taste very good.Here are a few pics from our [...] View
Cobia
Well Mary Beth had another great day of Chesapeake bay fishing in virginia. She caught this nice cobia and had a great day on the virginia charter boat Smokin Gun Check out this cobia picture View
Hammerhead Sharks and more
Patty from Balfour Beatty Construction brought a fun crew and fun is what we had. Here are some of the shark pictures from there trip View
Great Virginia Fishing
The Virginia fishing has been great we have been catching Cobia, Spade fish, Bluefish ,Spanish Mackeral, Flounder,all kinds of Sharks and Trigger fish we are the closest Virginia charter boat to Richmond and Williamsburg Virginia. View
Chesapeake Bay Charter Fishing
Fish Species Information:
Black Drum |
Bluefish |
Cobia |
Flounder |
Red Drum
Sheepshead |
Spadefish |
Spanish Mackeral |
Striped-Bass ( Rockfish ) |
Tautog |
Trout
Charter Fishing Information
The Charter Boat:
Fishing the Chesapeake Bay aboard Captain Hogg's Virginia 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 Chesapeake Bay Fishing Charters:
Half-day Charters | Full-day Charters | Evening Charters
The Captain:
Using his knowledge of the Chesapeake Bay fishing 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
Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing: Fish Species
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 March. Click here to inquire about a Chesapeake Bay Rockfish Fishing Charter.
Cobia: 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 Chesapeake Bay 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 Chesapeake Bay 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 Chesapeake Bay 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 Chesapeake Bay Flounder Fishing Charter.
Blue Fish: 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 Chesapeake Bay 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 Chesapeake Bay Trout Fishing Charter.
Spadefish: Pound for pound, these fish are the best pulling fish in the Chesapeake Bay. 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 Chesapeake Bay Spadefish Fishing Charter.
Spanish Mackeral: Spanish mackeral, with their silver sides and yellow spots, are probably the most colorful fish of the 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 Chesapeake Bay 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 Chesapeake Bay 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 Chesapeake Bay Sheepshead Fishing Charter.
Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing : Weather Radar
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Articles about Capt. Hogg's Charter Service
- West Marine
- "Timefor Tog"
- "Fishin' with Captain Chandler Hogg"
- "January Stripers"
- Learn About Striper Fishing