The Northern Neck of VA is well known for great fishing. Reedville was once called the town that fish built due to a number of commercial fishing factories that lined Cockrell's Creek. While all but one factory is gone now, the fishing remains very good.
For novice and experienced fishermen and fisherwomen, there are few fishing experiences that top going out with a professional charter boat captain. The charter boat captains can find some of the best fishing holes around. I don't relish the thought of baiting my own hook and taking my catch off the line. OK, OK, I admit it, I'm far from a fishing expert but, I do like to eat fish if that counts at all!
I like charter fishing because all I have to do is book the trip and show up. I leave the navigation, the baiting, and line detangling to those more competent in such matters. I can relax, enjoy the boat ride and sun, and throw my baited fishing hook over and wait for the "big one". If you take one of the charter boats out of Reedville, it is just a very short ride to the Chesapeake or out to "the jetties" for the Stripers.
This is the time to book your Spring fishing trip before all the good dates fill up. Two excellent charter boats out of the Reedville area are
the J-Mar with Capt. Ferrell McLain known as Bayfish Sport Fishing Charters and the Mystic Lady II with Capt. Gene Pittman at Pittman Charters.
The J-Mar is a 42 foot fiberglass, fully equipped charter boat. She has the latest fishing equipment including rods and tackle. The J-Mar has a spacious heated cabin for fall and spring fishing, and a private restroom.
The J-Mar is Coast Guard inspected and approved for 12 passengers.
The pictures of the J-Mar and the fishing catches were taken with permission from the Bayfish web site. To check on available dates, to book a trip, or for more info, please visit the Bayfish website.
A wonderful day of fishing awaits you on the Mystic Lady II with Capt. Gene Pittman out of Reedville, VA. Capt. Pittman offers Chesapeake Bay fishing for Stripers, blues, flounder, trout, and spanish mackerel.
The Mystic Lady II is a 46 ft. fiberglass sport fishing boat with the latest equipment for fishing, safety, and enjoyment. She is Coast Guard inspected and approved for 23 passengers. The Mystic Lady II offers air conditioning and heat, spacious cabin, and a private toilet. Generally a mate is along to assist with baiting your line, helping you bring your catch aboard, and cleaning your fish on the trip back to the dock.
For more information on Pittman Charters, please visit their website. Whichever charter boat you pick, it is important to remember a few key things to make your day great. Rubber soled shoes are necessary to prevent falls on wet or slippery boat decks. Be prepared for the sun's rays even in the spring and bring hats, sunglasses, and sun screen. Another item to bring is a cooler to carry home your fish and an attitude for adventure. Enjoy your day on the water in the Northern Neck of VA.
For other fine charter boats in the Northern Neck area, please visit the Virginia Charter Boat Association website.
For information on Northern Neck of VA waterfront properties or real estate in the Northern Neck of VA, please visit my website.
Call on Yvonne Hurt, "Your Northern Neck Real Estate Specialist", for all your Northern Neck real estate needs. Yvonne Hurt yvonne@NorthernNeckVA.com or 804-456-2144
Yvonne Hurt, CRS, GRI, ABR, SHS Long&Foster REALTORS, Bay/River Office White Stone, VA
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This is a great post! You really packed it full of great information. And those fish are huge! I'm featured this one in the Things to Do/Places to Visit group =)
Wish I was on the water today. Went to college near that area and we spent lots of time in those waters and the fishing is great.
Thank you Lisa!
KT, come on down this Spring for some of the huge stripers!
Fishing is definitely big here and can keep the hubbys away alot. So it must be really good up there too!
This is great information about your area Yvonne. We have many many charter boats in the Southport area. This is a nice way to highlight them.
We have large charter boats for fishing on our large Mille Lacs lake and then excursions on the super big Lake Superior.
Charter fishing is definitely the way to go! I never even knew that---although that's not available around here, but at least I now know the best way to go fishing! thanks for a great post---and pics!
Hi Yvonne what a great post! I know some fishermen and women who would be ga-ga over these photos and the thought of getting out on charter there in VA. Love it!
Thank you all for the wonderful feed back. With warmer weather and Spring just around the corner...I'm ready to get out on the water and fish.
Good morning Yvonne. Just wanted you to know, I just wrote a post about the Things to Do/Places to Visit group, and this one is one of the featured examples =)
Hey Yvonne,
Great Post! I agree with you about chartering. I would rather let them do the work, haha. We are blessed to live here and enjoy all of the great features of the Northern Neck! Great Pics too!
Hi Yvonne! Thanks for the post. I used to live in Village, outside Callao and absolutely loved the area. I'm back in my homeland, south Louisiana, and the fishing and water life (including charter fishing!) was a wonderful connection. I hope to get back there for a visit soon!