Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Fishing Info

About Earning Stripes Sportfishing

Where does Earning Stripes Sportfishing fish?

We fish the Cape Charles area, including Chesapeake Bay, Newport News, Norfolk.

What are the target fish?

Target fish include Black Drum (Also Called Drum, Drummer), Black Sea Bass (Also Called Sea Bass  ), Bluefish (Also Called Elf, Tailor, Shad), Cobia (Also Called Black Salmon, Crab Eater, Lemon Fish, Sergeant Fish  ), Redfish (Also Called Red Drum, Channel Bass, Spottail Bass), Southern Flounder (Also Called Flounder, Plie ), Spadefish (Also Called Atlantic Spadefish, Angelfish, Moonfish, Spadefish, Threebanded Sheephead, Threetailed Porgy  ), Spanish Mackerel (Also Called Atlantic Spanish Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel), Striped Bass (Also Called Striper, Linesider, Rockfish  ), Barndoor Skate (Also Called barndoor winter skate)

Where in Cape Charles to we meet our guests?

We meet at Earning Stripes Sportfishing Boat Launch ( 500 Marina Village Cir, Cape Charles, VA 23310, USA )

Do I need a STATE Fishing license?

Yes, a Fishing license is required

Where do I get a STATE Fishing license?

How much should I Tip?

It is customary to tip 20% of the trip total. We work tirelessly to make sure you have a guest experience!

Do I need to bring my own gear?

No, we provide standard gear such as rods and reels so you don’t need to worry about anything. But please feel free to bring you own gear if you prefer.

For further questions, please visit our Contact Us page.