Short Rigger Sportfishing offers inshore, nearshore, and offshore fishing charters out of Fisherman’s Wharf Marina in Rudee Inlet, Virginia Beach, led by Captain Pete Congdon, who has fished the waters of Virginia Beach and the Chesapeake Bay his entire life. The business runs aboard the Short Rigger, considered the most luxurious and fastest boat in the local fleet, a 61-foot Billy Holton Custom Carolina Sportfisherman powered by twin 1,100 HP Caterpillar C-18 diesel engines for a fast, comfortable ride.

Inshore trips let guests enjoy views of the Virginia Beach oceanfront while targeting Cobia, Red Drum, Mackerel, and Bluefish. Offshore trips push further out for bigger game, including White and Blue Marlin, Tuna, Wahoo, and Mahi Mahi, with Virginia Beach widely known in the summer as a world-class fishery for White Marlin. Parties of up to 6 guests enjoy the boat’s spacious, comfortable layout on every trip.

Every charter includes rods, reels, live bait, and permits for the day in the price, with mates working for tips (15-20% of the total trip rate is customary). A 50% deposit is required at booking to secure a trip, with cash, check, and credit cards all accepted. The business welcomes families and professional anglers alike, along with corporate charters for team-building experiences, incentive trips, or client entertainment.

For anglers looking to fish inshore, nearshore, or offshore out of Virginia Beach aboard one of the fleet’s fastest and most comfortable sportfishing boats, Short Rigger Sportfishing offers a well-equipped charter experience with Captain Pete Congdon.