Paige II Charters offers guided fishing on the lower Chesapeake Bay and inshore Atlantic waters, led by Captain Craig Paige out of Virginia Beach. Captain Craig holds a 100-ton USCG Masters license, has captained for 25 years, and has fished the bay and ocean out of Virginia Beach for over 35 years, bringing deep local knowledge to every trip aboard the Paige II, which departs from Lynnhaven Inlet and docks at Long Bay Pointe Boating Resort.
Captain Craig has built a reputation for teaching guests HOW to fish, not just taking them fishing, walking anglers through the tides, structure, bait presentation, and water temperatures that drive a successful trip. He’s perfected live bait fishing for trophy flounder, landing the largest flounder in the Virginia Saltwater Fishing Tournament multiple years running: 14 lb 4 oz in 2004, 13 lb 13 oz in 2006, and 13 lb 7 oz in 2007. A Level Five Master Angler with the Virginia Salt Water Fishing Tournament program, Captain Craig also earns Expert Angler status annually and has been featured on The World of Saltwater Fishing with George Poveromo on ESPN2, and is a sought-after speaker for fishing forums and angling clubs.
The Chesapeake Bay offers season-long action for a wide range of species, including flounder, tautog, sheepshead, striped bass, red and black drum, spadefish, and cobia. Striped bass charters run when in season, using light tackle casting around the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, live bait eeling in November and December, or trolling along the coast through January. Whether the goal is a trophy fish, a limit for dinner, or just a fun day on the water, Captain Craig tailors the trip to match.
Paige II Charters offers half-day (4-hour) trips at $650 and three-quarter-day (6-hour) trips at $850, both for up to 4 people, with all bait, tackle, and license provided. A $150 deposit is required to hold a date, and cancellations must be made at least 14 days ahead to avoid forfeiting it; deposits are fully refunded for bad weather or mechanical issues.
For anglers looking to fish the lower Chesapeake Bay and inshore Atlantic out of Virginia Beach, especially trophy flounder or striped bass, Paige II Charters offers a highly credentialed, decades-experienced guide in Captain Craig Paige.
