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May 25 , Spanish Mackeral & Blues are starting to arrivie along our coast . Now is the time to plan your family vacation events ! 757-286-3842 #pennreels #berkleyfishing #greentophuntfish #sportfishing #vabeach

Blue line Tilefish !!! Many people have caught these w/ us . This was done w/ fresh grated Parmesan Cheese !!! Plan your offshore fishing trip ! #sportfishing #pennreels #berkleyfishing #prospecchrome #greentophuntfish

US is always looking for a few good men ,,, MARINES !!!!! These guys stationed everywhere came out for an enjoyable am of fishing ! Many undersized Spanish Mackeral released & a few Bluefish ! Our season is completely before us ! We are here for large groups !!! #virginiabeach #rudeeinlet @pennfleet #sportfishing #berkleyfishing

Yesterday off Va Beach ,, our mate Andrew went out on or little boat & caught & released first Covina of the year ! The season opens June 1 ,, The time to start planning your summer vacations is now ! We specialize in family/business trips ! @pennreels @berkleyfishing @greentophuntfish @bowed_up_lures #vabeach

High Hopes 2019 , nothing like a pretty sunrise 😎 #pennreels #berkleyfishing #greentophuntfish #highhopessportfishing #sportfishing #virginiabeach #rudeeinlet

All renovations CG inspections are complete ! Plan your summer EVENT w/ us ! #peenreels #berkleyfishing #vabeachfishingcenter #greentophuntfish #letthebattlebegin

Coast Guard annual inspection day today . Pre inspections include : Fire system , Liferaft , all things with dates ( paperwork & batteries & releases ) test of MOB drill & Fire drill . It is pretty extensive , but ALL for safety & Sea worthiness ! Hope to have a chance to earn your business this year ,,, LET THE BATTLE BEGIN 😎 ! #peenreels #berkleyfishing #greentophuntfish #vabeachfishingcenter

Paint Paint Paint , Snow White gloss on toe rail & today we applied nonskid . Annual inspections include Liferaft , Life Jackets & Lights , Fire Fighting system Inspection, new Flares & the boatyard all completed . Now for annual CG topside inspection ,,, & we hope to have s chance to earn your business this year 😎 #peenreels #berkleyfishing #greentophuntfish

New enclosure on my bridge ,,, called EZ2CY ,,, came out pretty nice 😎 #pennreels #berkleyfishing #topsbygeorge ,,, soon fish ,,,, soon 😜

Spring is coming to Rudee Inlet !!! High Hopes renovations are close to completion with all new EZ2CY curtains under construction . We engerly await the chance to earn your business again this year ! #letthebattlebegin #pennreels #vabeachfishingcenter #greentophuntfish

40 years & counting ,, top reels are 78-1979 , lower 2019 ,,,, why we rely on PENN !!!! Life’s Short -Fish Hard !!! #pennreels #berkleyfishing #greentophuntfish #roffs #croswaitcustomcomposites

New look for the future . We removed the tower & S&S Marine fabricated new service rails & supports in place for a “ factory “ look . 2019 is shaping up to be an awesome year , looking forward to taking your special group out fir fishing trips , or any EVENT you have here in VA BEACH ! Life’s Short - Fish Hard ! #s&smarine #cobbsmarina #pennreels #berkleyfishing #greentophuntfish

High Hopes boatyard update : I take this time of the year ( behind the scenes ) for preventative maintenance. We replaced the propellor shaft CUTLASS bearings ( on the board ) . This will ensure a continued smooth ride & a sweet “hum” for offshore fishing . Propellers are in the shop being checked out & progress is moving well . Start planning your summer trips ! #pennreels #berkleyfishing #greentophuntfish #cobbsmarina

Hauled up in dry dock for Coast Guard hull inspection . This hull is inspected every other year , & boat hauled every year ! Making preparations for 2019 ! Looking forward for FISHING !!! #pennreels #berkleyfishing #greentophuntfish !!!

Very grateful for the year we enjoyed 2018 . Happy new year to all of you ,, can’t wait to use these incredible new reels offshore ! I hope to have a chance to earn your business in 2019 !#pennreels #berkleyfishing #roffs #greentophuntfish #crosswaitecomposites

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Plan it today!

All trips are booked on a first-come, first-served basis. Please give us a call to book your next great adventure or special event aboard the High Hopes! Please do not hesitate to call Capt. Wright to check on availability. Please leave a message if there is no answer and he will get back to you as soon as he gets back to the docks!

If you are a walk-on please call the Virginia Beach Fishing Center at 757-491-8000. They are the only facility capable of successfully putting together walk-ons!

Cell: 757-286-3842

Contact us

Conveniently located at the Virginia Beach Fishing Center at Rudee Inlet, off the Virginia Beach Oceanfront!
200 Winston Salem Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451

757-286-3842

Booking & Cancellations

Fishing trips are booked on a first come, first served basis. We require a credit card number to reserve your trip; however, you may decide how you wish to pay on the day of the trip. You may cancel your trip up to TWO weeks prior of your trip date without penalty. After you are within the two week period, your trip is confirmed. Should you choose to cancel or do not show up, 50% of your total trip cost will be charged to the card on file. In cases of inclement weather, the decision to leave the dock is at the SOLE discretion of Captain Dave. If your trip is cancelled you will NOT be responsible for any payment of the trip. However, please remember this decision is up to Captain Dave & is made with both the safety of all passengers & the boat in mind.

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