If you're looking for some of the best Cobia and Red Drum fishing in Virginia, you've come to the right place. FIN-ATIC Sport Fishing specializes in hands-on, active styles of fishing in Chesapeake Bay. Captain Mike Lintzenich has been fishing for a long time and loves sharing his knowledge with the customers and showing them the beauties of these waters even more. You will be spending your day aboard a 25’ C-Hawk with a center console that can carry up to four anglers and will get you into the very best waters without spooking the fish. The boat is powered by a 250HP Yamaha 4 stroke engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots. It is also equipped with the latest navigational technology to help you find where the fish are hiding. Aside from that, it features a live well, flybridge, and toilet. Truly, this boat has everything you need. Aside from Cobia and Red Drum, you can also target Striped Bass, Black Drum, Bluefish, Flounder, Black Seabass, Spadefish, Spanish Mackerel, Tautog, and Grey Triggerfish. There are plenty of techniques you'll have an opportunity to try. Not to worry, a first mate will also be there to guide you on your entire trip! Your captain will provide you with all the fishing gear and licenses, as well as the cleaning and filleting of your catch. The only things that you’ll need to bring are your favorite food and drinks. Come visit FIN-ATIC Sport Fishing and experience a true fishing adventure in the Chesapeake Bay!

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Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report

It’s time to test your angling skills as the Striped Bass bites are on fire and you definitely have a shot to hook the big ones! Book a trip with FIN-ATIC Sport Fishing —go trolling and get that fishing action you’ve been wanting to experience.

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Chesapeake Bay's Premier Inshore Fishing Charter

Book your next big fishing adventure with FIN-ATIC Sport Fishing and join the expert crew for an inshore fishing charter that's ideal for both beginners and professional anglers. You'll be provided with a fun-filled day of fishing so get ready to embark on an unforgettable angling experience.

FIN-ATIC Sport Fishing offers top-notch inshore Chesapeake Bay fishing charters from Poquoson, Virginia. Regardless of your age or skill level, Captain Mike will make sure to put you right where the vast variety of fish species are to enhance your fishing experience! Choose between a four or eight-hour fishing trip for up to 4 people. Chesapeake Bay fishing is well-known for reeling in trophy Cobia, Striped Bass and more. Inshore fishing is tailored to anglers of all ages and skills. Book your 2023 charter! Fishing out of Chesapeake Bay, FIN-ATIC Sport Fishing will make your Fishing Charter the best Fishing experience we can provide. We target Striped Bass (Also Called Striper, Linesider, Rockfish&nbsp;), Black Drum (Also Called Drum, Drummer), Bluefish (Also Called Elf, Tailor, Shad), Cobia (Also Called Black Salmon, Crab Eater, Lemon Fish, Sergeant Fish&nbsp;), Southern Flounder (Also Called Flounder, Plie&nbsp;), Redfish (Also Called Red Drum, Channel Bass, Spottail Bass), Black Sea Bass (Also Called Sea Bass&nbsp;), Spadefish (Also Called Atlantic Spadefish, Angelfish, Moonfish, Spadefish, Threebanded Sheephead, Threetailed Porgy&nbsp;), Spanish Mackerel (Also Called Atlantic Spanish Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel), Tautog&nbsp;(Also Called Blackfish, Oyster-fish, Chub, Black Porgy), Grey Triggerfish (Also Called Leatherjacket, leatherneck, Taly). We Fish Chesapeake Bay. See the maps below for exact guest meeting locations. We meet our guests at 287 Messick Rd ( 287 Messick Rd, Poquoson, VA 23662, USA ), 200 Trails End Dr ( 200 Trails End Dr, Williamsburg, VA 23188, USA ). Top Rated FIshing Charter in Chesapeake Bay.

Come to Virginia and experience one of the best Chesapeake Bay fishing charters that will give you an excellent Cobia and Striped Bass fishing experience. Owner and operator, Captain Mike Lintzenich is your guy and the best guide to team up with if this is the kind of adventure that you are longing for. Captain Mike’s fishing experience is undeniably impressive. He started fishing as soon as he could walk. He started exploring the waters of the Everglades, Ten Thousand Islands, and the Florida Keys in the year 1975. In 1993, he decided to move to East Coast and continued to scout more fishing opportunities, water bodies, and fishing techniques. Day after day, he set sail, doing what he truly loves and what he is passionate about. Later, he realized that he has become an avid fisherman of the Atlantic Ocean and its surrounding estuaries. He gets every chance he has to fish to improve his skills and to learn more about the fish patterns, seasonality, and weather and he was able to figure out the best gear, bait, and sportfishing techniques to use depending on the target species.&nbsp; At the moment, he is one of the top fishing charter service operators in Chesapeake Bay and has been providing outstanding opportunities for saltwater fishing enthusiasts, novices, and even kids. His top priority is to pass on his passion for fishing to anyone who is eager to learn and shows potential in the sport. He also believes that putting kids into fishing at a very young age could help them develop curiosity and knowledge in this sport which could, later on, turn into something bigger. If you have kids in your group, he would be more than happy to accommodate them in his fishing trips as he is known to be very patient, flexible, and a great mentor and he does his best to tailor every trip just so that everyone can genuinely enjoy and have a memorable time. Captain Mike is a 100-ton master captain who definitely works hard to give everyone the best fishing opportunities possible in the bay’s breathtaking scenery and diverse fishery. He prides himself in excellent customer service and making each patron happy. One thing about him is that he keeps his boat clean and well-maintained. Your adventure will start as soon as you hop on board his&nbsp;25’ C-Hawk with a center console that can carry up to four anglers. This fishing machine will bring you to the very best waters without spooking the fish. The boat is powered by a 250HP Yamaha 4-stroke engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots. It is also equipped with the latest navigational technology to help you find where the fish are hiding and it features a live well, flybridge, and a toilet. Join Captain Mike Lintzenich and discover why he is one of the best charter fishing guide in Chesapeake Bay!

Meet Chesapeake Bay's Top Charter Captain, Mike Lintzenich of FIN-ATIC Sport Fishing and Hop Aboard his 25’ C-Hawk Center Console Boat

Common Questions What is the best bait for the Chesapeake Bay?When fishing with FIN-ATIC Sport Fishing in the Chesapeake Bay, the best bait often depends on the target species, but live or cut baitfish like menhaden, spot, and bloodworms are commonly used. Captain Mike's expert guidance ensures you'll have the right bait for a successful and memorable fishing experience in the Chesapeake Bay. What time of year is best for charter fishing?The best time for charter fishing with FIN-ATIC Sport Fishing varies by the species you want to target. Captain Mike offers year-round opportunities, with spring and summer being great for striped bass, while late summer and fall are ideal for red drum and other species. Where is the best fishing in the Chesapeake Bay?The Chesapeake Bay offers excellent fishing opportunities throughout its expanse, but when you choose IN-ATIC Sport Fishing with Captain Mike, you're positioned in the heart of prime fishing grounds. Captain Mike's local expertise ensures that you'll experience the best fishing spots and maximize your chances of landing memorable catches in the Chesapeake Bay.

Chesapeake Channel - Northampton, VA Fishing Report

Chesapeake Channel - Northampton, VA Fishing Report

Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report

Chesapeake Channel - Northampton, VA

Mike Lintzenich

Mike Lintzenich

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