Atlantic Coast Fishing Charters offers private sport fishing trips in the southern Chesapeake Bay, led by Captain Fernando Melendez aboard the Pal of Mine, a classic 31-foot Bertram updated with modern engines and electronics. Based in Deltaville, Virginia, on the southern side of the bay, the business is easily reached from Williamsburg, Newport News, Richmond, and other regional areas, serving anglers from Gloucester, Williamsburg, Norfolk, Kilmarnock, and Virginia Beach.

Trips run May through September near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, targeting Cobia, Striped Bass, Bluefish, and Spanish Mackerel using quality light tackle, giving anglers access to some of the best sport fishing grounds in the lower Chesapeake. Every charter is customized to match the angler’s specific goals, and each trip accommodates up to 6 people. The Pal of Mine comes fully supplied with all required safety equipment and top offshore fishing tackle.

For anglers looking for a customized, light tackle fishing charter in the southern Chesapeake Bay out of Deltaville, Atlantic Coast Fishing Charters offers a well-reviewed operation with Captain Fernando Melendez aboard the Pal of Mine.