AquaMan Sportfishing – Smack Down
28 years in business: If you're ready to experience fishing in Virginia Beach, we've got you covered with AquaMan Sportfishing Charters. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Nolan can tell you all about the local fishery.
These waters are known for Spanish Mackerel, Redfish, Cobia, Bluefish (Tailor), Shark, Spadefish, Black Seabass and more – with any luck, it won't be long before "Fish on!" On these trips, you can expect to troll using light tackle.
If you're traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. You're welcome to bring snacks to ward off any mid-trip fatigue!
You'll be dropping lines from a 46' Carman fishing boat with space for up to 18 passengers. It has all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures.
You'll have the help of a First Mate to put you on fish. Mates often work for tips and it's customary to offer them a 10–20% tip.
There's no need to buy a fishing license, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.
It's never a bad idea to bring sunscreen (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. Please bring a cooler with drinks, food and snacks. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Get in touch with Capt. Nolan below and start planning your trip today!
*** Fuel surcharge is in effect until fuel prices drop to $4.50/gallon or less.
Currently, the surcharge is:
Inshore 4hr - $20
Inshore 6hr - $30
*** This charge is not part of the price listed. It will be due at the boat the day of the trip.
28 years in business: If you're ready to experience fishing in Virginia Beach, we've got you covered with AquaMan Sportfishing Charters. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Nolan can tell you all about the local fishery.
These waters are known for Spanish Mackerel, Redfish, Cobia, Bluefish (Tailor), Shark, Spadefish, Black Seabass and more – with any luck, it won't be long before "Fish on!" On these trips, you can expect to troll using light tackle.
If you're traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. You're welcome to bring snacks to ward off any mid-trip fatigue!
You'll be dropping lines from a 46' Carman fishing boat with space for up to 18 passengers. It has all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures.
You'll have the help of a First Mate to put you on fish. Mates often work for tips and it's customary to offer them a 10–20% tip.
There's no need to buy a fishing license, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.
It's never a bad idea to bring sunscreen (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. Please bring a cooler with drinks, food and snacks. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Get in touch with Capt. Nolan below and start planning your trip today!
*** Fuel surcharge is in effect until fuel prices drop to $4.50/gallon or less.
Currently, the surcharge is:
Inshore 4hr - $20
Inshore 6hr - $30
*** This charge is not part of the price listed. It will be due at the boat the day of the trip.
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Bryan Tremblay5.0VerifiedTrip was a blast!
Half Day Trip on July 30, 2026 • 10 adultsThe captain and mate were personable and were great with our large group. They had us on the fish early with mackerel and blue fin. The day got even better when we hit a school of drum and had 4 to 5 fish hooked on all at once. The kids had a blast and i would recommend these guys to anyone looking to get out and bend a few poles.
Chris PutnamRepeat angler4.7Verifiedfun time
Half Day Trip - 1:30 PM on August 12, 2026 • 6 adults • 2 childrenit was a fun time, our kids enjoyed fighting the houndfish! we wish we could have got onto some drum instead of the mackerel…but its fishing! and a so-so day fishing beats the hell out of a good day working! the captain and first made were great people, and made the whole experience a good one!
Joshua King5.0VerifiedFamily Fish and Fun
Half Day Trip on September 12, 2026 • 10 adultsWe had an amazing time, caught fish and now we starting the fish fry! We will be back!
Juan Diaz5.0VerifiedSeptember fishing trip
Half Day Trip - 1:30 PM on September 6, 2026 • 17 adults • 8 childrengreat experience for first timer catching lots of fish very fun very friendly highly recommended
Andrew Segerstrom5.0VerifiedGreat trip and great crew
Half Day Trip - 1:30 PM on August 7, 2026 • 6 adults • 2 childrenFantastic experience with schooling red drum
Jessica Delouise5.0VerifiedFishing with Nolan
Half Day Trip on September 20, 2026 • 8 adults • 6 children
Cappy Sinclair5.0VerifiedFishing with Nolan
Half Day Trip on July 18, 2026 • 5 adults • 3 children
John FalesRepeat angler4.3VerifiedBad Luck
Half Day Trip on May 31, 2026 • 2 adultsThe captain and first mate were extremely nice and did their best; the boat is really in great shape. Sadly no fish at all, and not even any bites, but we had a good boat ride. We had hoped to lay the smack down on some fish but the darn fish didn’t show up.
Ernest Bertolasio5.0Verifiedawesome experience!
Half Day Trip - 1:30 PM on July 2, 2026 • 9 adults • 2 childrenNon-stop catching, which was the reult of the knowledgeable and super courteous crew. Impossible to improve on the service they provided to iur group. Caught over 70 mackerel. Really catered to young kids throught the trip. Dont hesitate to book with them!
- John Senick5.0Verified
Good trip, knowledgeable crew
Half Day Trip (Evening) on July 8, 2026 • 7 adults • 4 childrenFirst trip for some of my grandkids, caught plenty of fish, crew made a memorable trip for all!!! Thank you!!!
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The captain and mate were personable and were great with our large group. They had us on the fish early with mackerel and blue fin. The day got even better when we hit a school of drum and had 4 to 5 fish hooked on all at once. The kids had a blast and i would recommend these guys to anyone looking to get out and bend a few poles.
Non-stop catching, which was the reult of the knowledgeable and super courteous crew. Impossible to improve on the service they provided to iur group. Caught over 70 mackerel. Really catered to young kids throught the trip. Dont hesitate to book with them!
it was a fun time, our kids enjoyed fighting the houndfish! we wish we could have got onto some drum instead of the mackerel…but its fishing! and a so-so day fishing beats the hell out of a good day working! the captain and first made were great people, and made the whole experience a good one!
First trip for some of my grandkids, caught plenty of fish, crew made a memorable trip for all!!! Thank you!!!
We had an amazing time, caught fish and now we starting the fish fry! We will be back!
