High Hopes Sportfishing

High Hopes Sportfishing The High Hopes is a custom-built Carolina sport fisherman boat operating out of Rudee Inlet, able to take groups of up to 15 passengers. The High Hopes is Capt.

Captain David Wright has been operating out of Rudee Inlet since 1978. Dave's third Carolina sport fisherman boat and is custom built for large groups (up to 15 people) for special events in Virginia Beach. The High Hopes offers all types of saltwater fishing, including sight-seeing, whale-watching, family fishing trips, conferences and corporate events. The High Hopes is also perfect for special

events, such as weddings, bachelor send-offs, birthdays, memorials and anniversaries. The High Hopes is equipped with two A/C units and heaters, a kitchen, satellite TV, bluetooth radio and all custom fishing tackle. For more information visit http://highhopessportfishing.com/.

October 24: After several re schedules, wind , wind, wind ,,,,,, finally we got Jonathan Arias & his guys out . Little r...
10/24/2025

October 24: After several re schedules, wind , wind, wind ,,,,,, finally we got Jonathan Arias & his guys out . Little rolly , but ended up w/ fish for dinner . Thank you guys for your patience w/ our weather 🤦‍♂️ , enjoy your fish ! Hoping for big Bluefin Tuna next .

Oct 4: First day out after storms passed by . Derek Moon & company did work on these pretty dolphin & later a fee tiles ...
10/05/2025

Oct 4: First day out after storms passed by . Derek Moon & company did work on these pretty dolphin & later a fee tiles after trolling here & there . Beautiful fall day . Looking forward to battling swordfish if we can get out again soon !

Sept 19: , fun day offshore today ,Me Shanley  Banaag 40 th Bday bash ! Cool variety of fish , w/ Andrew hooking him a w...
09/19/2025

Sept 19: , fun day offshore today ,Me Shanley Banaag 40 th Bday bash ! Cool variety of fish , w/ Andrew hooking him a white marlin at the end of our day 😎! Enjoy your fish guys , hope to see you again next year .

Sept 6 : Fall fishing is entering our area ! William Gervase brought son & his son (grandson) out for a fun morning of f...
09/06/2025

Sept 6 : Fall fishing is entering our area ! William Gervase brought son & his son (grandson) out for a fun morning of fishing today ! There is still time to do this !

Sept 4: Brian Viau is BACK ! What a fun day fishing for white marlin off Va Beach !!  Va Citations will come in the spri...
09/05/2025

Sept 4: Brian Viau is BACK ! What a fun day fishing for white marlin off Va Beach !! Va Citations will come in the spring ! Great memories!

Aug 29 : Back out today w/ Bill McCloud . We got a couple white marlin early & the guys wanted some meat to take home . ...
08/29/2025

Aug 29 : Back out today w/ Bill McCloud . We got a couple white marlin early & the guys wanted some meat to take home . Grateful for a most beautiful day . Enjoy your fish guys .

Aug 18: Michael & Dawn were able  to move their Wednesday trip to today . Calm seas offshore & see what they got ! Only ...
08/18/2025

Aug 18: Michael & Dawn were able to move their Wednesday trip to today . Calm seas offshore & see what they got ! Only weighed 3 Blueline Tilefish , 19 , 19 , & 20 lbs 😳 !!!! Nice catch of dolphin to complement their day . Enjoy your fish guys !

Aug 16: out today was Don Duvall team . You guys were great sports as it got breezy all day . Slower day on the bites , ...
08/16/2025

Aug 16: out today was Don Duvall team . You guys were great sports as it got breezy all day . Slower day on the bites , but grateful getting another day in before inclement weather next week 😎 .

Aug 15: pm trip ,,  after catching Spanish & Blues , another charter boat found a school of Red Drum . Andrew was really...
08/15/2025

Aug 15: pm trip ,, after catching Spanish & Blues , another charter boat found a school of Red Drum . Andrew was really quick in hooking one Red , then was able to sight cast this keeper Cobia before the school spooked !! Good job guys , enjoy your fish !!

Aug 13: Thomas Smith brought the boys out offshore today for a fun day of offshore fishing . Ocean was calm & fishing wa...
08/13/2025

Aug 13: Thomas Smith brought the boys out offshore today for a fun day of offshore fishing . Ocean was calm & fishing was great ! Online booking is ez to do ! Highhopessportfishing.Com

July 30 : Very humbling taking this special group , 1 of 3 boats , arranged by Russ Kostinas of Top Notch , & Game On w/...
07/31/2025

July 30 : Very humbling taking this special group , 1 of 3 boats , arranged by Russ Kostinas of Top Notch , & Game On w/ Chris Howlin . Pray 🙏 blessings over these kids !

July 29: Mr Bill McCloud organized today’s event . They caught a nice limit of Blueline Tilefish,,, & we were greeted by...
07/29/2025

July 29: Mr Bill McCloud organized today’s event . They caught a nice limit of Blueline Tilefish,,, & we were greeted by a very curious gentle giant manta ray , who hung around us a long time ! Enjoy your fish guys !!

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200 Winston Salem Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA
23451

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About this boat

Captain David Wright has been operating out of Rudee Inlet since 1978. The High Hopes is Capt. Dave's third Carolina sport fisherman boat and is custom built for large groups (up to 15 people) for special events in Virginia Beach. This boat does not have a “for hire” captain , only Capt Dave has owned and operated this business longer than ANY other in Rudee Inlet ! The High Hopes offers ocean fishing , built for offshore gulf stream , & also near shore fishing along the Sandbridge oceanfront coast , including sight-seeing, whale-watching, family fishing trips, conferences and corporate events. The High Hopes is also perfect for special events, such as weddings, bachelor send-offs, birthdays, memorials and anniversaries. The High Hopes is equipped with twin diesel engines for safety , a leather mezzanene seating area outside the cabin , a new soft deck in fishing area , & bluetooth stereo in fishing area , along with built in drinkbox , two A/C units and heaters, a galley, satellite TV, and all custom fishing tackle. This boat is the number one EVENT boat in Va Beach ,,,, COME SEE WHY ! For more information visit http://highhopessportfishing.com/.