Cape Charles Rated One of Va’s Top Fishing Towns

Cape Charles is one of the best fishing spots in Virginia, according to FishingBooker’s 2025 Top U.S. fishing towns list, backed by 100K+ trips

For the second year in a row, FishingBooker, the world’s largest platform for booking fishing trips, analyzed data from more than 100,000 trips taken last year. In Virginia, 19 towns were ranked according to their score from 1 to 10 in six different categories. Virginia Beach takes the top spot, followed by Chincoteague and Cape Charles in 5th place

Why did Chincoteague take the second spot?

This performance underscores Cape Charles’ reputation as a reliable and visitor-approved fishing destination. With top scores in Average Review Score and Average Recommended Score categories, it’s clear that anglers consistently enjoy their experiences here and are eager to recommend the town to others. While it may not lead in every metric, Cape Charles combination of well-regarded guides, accessible fishing spots, and consistently positive visitor experiences makes it a strong choice for those seeking dependable quality on the water.

In addition to Cape Charles the Top 10 fishing towns in Virginia this year are:

Virginia Beach

Chincoteague

Hampton

Hopewell

Cape Charles

Poquoson

Seaford

Woodbridge

White Stone

Arlington

Methodology

FishingBooker’s rankings are based on six key criteria. Using data collected over the past year from more than 100,000 fishing trips and reviews on our site, we looked at the:

Number of available fishing charters

Average review score

Average recommended score

Number of guides with the Angler’s Choice Award

Number of bookings

Minimum price of a fishing trip

Only towns with at least 3 bookings in the last year were included, ensuring all rankings are based on current, real-world angling activity.

Once the criteria were established, the scores were calculated and summed up, and we got the ultimate list of the best places in each US state, with their fishing potential ranked from best to worst.

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