Captain Hogg's 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 Norfolk and Virginia Beach. Come experience Chesapeake Bay fishing at its very best!
Chesapeake Bay Fishing: Latest Fishing Report
August 07, 2008
The virginia fishing has continued to be great we have had many days with over 7 species. The spadefish have been doing great and the spanish mackerael, bluefish, and flounder have been making a strong showing. If its sharks you would like to catch we are the chesapeake bay charter boat to show you some great chesapeake bay fishing. we are the closest virginia charter boat to williamsburg.
August 05, 2008
the virginia fishing continues to be great we caught 6 different speciese of fish.
August 04, 2008
we caught some nice spades and black drum also we had a 8 species of fish day yesterday.
July 31, 2008
The fishing has been good and flounder season is back in. Chesapeake bay fishing is great at this time. we are the closest virginia fishing charter boat to williamsburg
July 29, 2008
If you want to catch sharks we have them. the spadefish blues and mackerael are also bitting very well.
July 23, 2008
today we had a limit of spadefish and spanish then we moved over to the shoals and put the smack down on some sharks. The charter enjoyed some great chesapeake bay fishing and the crew enjoyed seeing them have fun.give us a call for some great virginia fishing
July 22, 2008
we had a fun time with our charter yesterday and the fishing was very very good we caught alot of spanish mackerael and spades and blues and a giant black drum. give us a call if you would like to experience some of the best virginia fishing on a great virginia charter boat.
July 20, 2008
The spade fish have been eating the paint off the boat these past few days. The mackerael bite has increased to one that i have not seen in many years and we caught some cobia and the Red drum have been bitting at night. lets go fishin.
July 15, 2008
We had a great charter yesterday.We caught a limit of spade fish and some blues and spanish mackerael then finished with a nice cobia.The virginia fishing is red hot the weather is great and the new boat is better than i thought it could be. the cobia and other inshore virginia fishing is heating up so come and have a trip that you will not forget. we are the closest virginia charter boat to williamsburg and richmond virginia
July 07, 2008
The chesapeake bay fishing is still red hot. This weekend we had great catches of spadefish Spanish mackerael and bluefish and even some sheepheads and cobia. give us a call we are the closest virginia charter boat to williamsburg and Richmond and we also offer some of the best virginia beach fishing.
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 mackeral are doing great. give us a call for some great chesapeake bay fishing. 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 chesapeake bay 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 chesapeake bay 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 chesapeake bay 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
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 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 January. 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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