RICHMOND FISHING FIELD GUIDE
Bay Runner: Small-boat sportfishing from Richmond’s creeks to near‑shore reefs
Three- to eight-hour, 24-foot charters for up to four anglers—shallow-water creek trips, near‑shore reef fishing and a seasonal evening shark excursion.
Bay Runner: Small-boat sportfishing from Richmond’s creeks to near‑shore reefs.
Bay Runner Charters runs 24-foot fishing trips out of Richmond designed for small parties of up to four anglers. Trips begin at three hours and range up to eight, exploring local creeks and sounds where guides can work waters as shallow as a foot or push out to near‑shore reefs; an intense, three‑hour evening shark trip is offered in summer months.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A compact, four-person platform
The Bay Runner is a 24-foot charter configured for parties of up to four, a setup that favors flexibility and access to shallow-water fishing grounds.
From creeks and sounds to near‑shore reefs
Guides fish local creeks and sounds—able to work water as shallow as roughly 12 inches—and also run trips out to near‑shore reefs where different species congregate.
Seasonal evening shark outings
A dedicated three‑hour evening shark trip is offered May through August for anglers seeking larger, adrenaline‑packed action.
What the day feels like
What the trip feels like
Expect short, focused runs between productive pockets: sheltered creek mouths and tides in the sounds that fish shallow flats, and, when the wind and schedule allow, runs out to near‑shore structure. Trips are tailored for small groups aboard a 24-foot boat, with options ranging from quick three‑hour outings to full eight‑hour days.
THE BOAT
A compact, four-person platform
The Bay Runner is a 24-foot charter configured for parties of up to four, a setup that favors flexibility and access to shallow-water fishing grounds.
THE WATERS
From creeks and sounds to near‑shore reefs
Guides fish local creeks and sounds—able to work water as shallow as roughly 12 inches—and also run trips out to near‑shore reefs where different species congregate.
THE TARGET
Seasonal evening shark outings
A dedicated three‑hour evening shark trip is offered May through August for anglers seeking larger, adrenaline‑packed action.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this charter suits—and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Trips are offered in lengths from three to eight hours; a three‑hour evening shark trip runs May–August.
The provided materials do not list specific gear requirements.
Charters start at three hours, with published options at 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 hours (see operator rate schedule).
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How many people can fish on Bay Runner?
The charter accommodates up to four people.
How long are trips?
Trips start at three hours and are offered at 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 hour durations.
What are the rates?
Published rates are: 3 hr (shark) $525; 4 hr $635; 5 hr $750; 6 hr $895; 8 hr $1195.
Is there a shark trip?
Yes — a three‑hour evening shark fishing excursion is offered May through August.
Where do you fish?
Charters fish local creeks and sounds—working waters as shallow as about 12 inches—and also can run to near‑shore reefs.
How big is the boat?
The charter operates a 24-foot boat.