C-Level Sportfishing (also known by its tournament team name, Team Sandman) offers Virginia Beach fishing charters aboard the C-Level, led by Captain Brian Leonard. The business specializes in offshore “Gulf Stream fishing,” taking advantage of Virginia Beach’s central location between Maryland and North Carolina and its relatively close proximity to the Gulf Stream, the Canyons to the north, and productive waters off North Carolina to the south.
Inshore and nearshore trips run from 4 to 8 hours, targeting Spanish Mackerel, Black Drum, Cobia, Spadefish, and Sharks around reefs and wrecks up to 10 miles offshore, using bottom fishing, jigging, and both live and artificial bait. For those chasing bigger game, offshore trips run a full 12-hour day up to 70 miles out, trolling for Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, and Mahi Mahi, or an overnight trip for up to 8 guests, giving anglers extended time on some of the best big-game water on the East Coast. A 3-hour sunset cruise is also available for a more relaxed evening on the water.
Every trip is led by an experienced captain and mate, with top-of-the-line, tournament-ready tackle, rods, and reels kept in top condition; C-Level Sportfishing also travels to fish tournaments and is available for charter to competitive anglers looking for a serious boat. Fish cleaning isn’t included in the charter fee, but a professional fish cleaner is available dockside for about 35 cents per pound. Mates work for tips (15-20% of the charter rate is customary), and the captain also accepts and appreciates gratuities.
Pricing runs $650 for a 4-hour inshore trip up to 6 people, $825 for 5 hours, $950 for 6 hours, and $1,500 for a full 8-hour inshore day. Offshore trips run $2,800 for a 12-hour day or $5,300 for an overnight trip, both up to 6 people, with offshore trips subject to a fuel surcharge if fuel prices rise above $6.00 a gallon.
For anglers looking to fish inshore reefs and wrecks or head deep into the Gulf Stream for Marlin and Tuna out of Virginia Beach, C-Level Sportfishing (Team Sandman) offers a well-equipped, tournament-proven charter operation with Captain Brian Leonard.
