Smoke Show Sportfishing offers inshore and offshore fishing charters in Virginia Beach and Oregon Inlet, North Carolina, aboard Smoke Show, a 54-foot Custom Carolina sportfish and one of the largest charter boats fishing out of Virginia Beach. Hand-built with superior craftsmanship, the boat is designed to thrive in the Chesapeake Bay and North Atlantic, comfortably carrying up to six anglers with a climate-controlled cabin, restroom facilities, and the latest fishing tackle, safety equipment, and marine electronics.
The boat follows the fish seasonally, docking near Mimi’s Tiki Hut in Pirates Cove, NC for spring (March-May), when charters focus exclusively on offshore fishing out of Oregon Inlet, then moving to Rudee’s Cabana Bar in Virginia Beach for summer through fall (June-October), offering a wider variety of trip types. Target species shift with the season and conditions, from inshore Spanish Mackerel, Ribbonfish, and Spadefish to offshore Tuna, Mahi, Tilefish, and Billfish, including notable catches like Blue Marlin during regional tournaments and a recreational Bluefin Tuna weighing in at 612 lbs.
Trip options include a 4-hour inshore charter (7-11am or 1-5pm) at $650, a full-day offshore charter (4:30am-4:30pm) at $3,000, and a 3-hour sunset cruise and eco-tour at $350, all cash-discounted prices for up to 6 passengers with everything needed for a safe, successful trip included. A 10% deposit is required, with the balance due before departure; cash, check, credit/debit card, PayPal, and Venmo are all accepted.
Guest reviews consistently praise Captain Jay and mate Leah for a great day on the water, strong catch counts, and a welcoming atmosphere for families, kids, and even a resident “dog captain,” with several guests specifically calling the trip a favorite gift or best experience.
For anglers looking to fish inshore or offshore out of Virginia Beach or Oregon Inlet, targeting everything from mackerel to marlin, Smoke Show Sportfishing offers a highly reviewed, seasonally migrating charter aboard one of the region’s largest sportfishing boats.
