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The Chesapeake Bay from Maryland to the Virginia Capes, the rivers and estuaries that feed it as well as the adjacent offshore waters of Virginia, Maryland and North Carolina make up one of the most spectacular fisheries in the world! Those who have had the opportunity to fish this special place feel fortunate.

The Chesapeake Bay has one of the largest fish attracting devices in the world, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Complex. Add to that the offshore towers and ship wrecks, near by Inlets, the relatively short run to the Gulf Stream and you quickly realize why the Mid-Atlantic coast is considered one of the best places in the world to fish!

LETS GO FISHING!

This site is designed to assist you in planning your next Fishing Adventure. It covers many of the fish you will encounter, inshore and offshore.

We provide several weekly fishing reports, from Virginia Beach, VA to Hatteras, NC. The articles by our members are full of useful information to help you catch more fish. We have links to some of the best Marinas, Tackle Suppliers, Top Rated Charter Boats, and Fishing Guides in the area. We have quick links to local weather. The Seafood Recipe forum has some great ideas for your catch. We have upgraded our discussion boards. They are a great way to stay in touch with other local fisherman!

May and June … It’s flounder season in Virginia!

Craig Paige Local Flounder Guide, Paige II Charters

Flounder are one of the most sought after fish in our waters. They are great to eat and are fun to catch. Lately, there has been a surge in the number and in the size of flounder. In Virginia, it is primarily an April through November fishery though some are caught in March and December.

Early season action is found in the seaside inlets of Virginia’s Eastern Shore. Wachapreague has a world class fishery that is at its peak April through June. Summer and Fall are the times to fish the lower Chesapeake Bay. Flounder can be found throughout the bay and in the rivers feeding the bay. Certain areas are known for producing numbers of big fish. These include the area near the Cell, 36A off of Cape Charles,the Hump, Back River Reef, the channels at the mouth of the bay, and of course, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. There are also good fisheries that develop at the mouth of Back River and at the mouth of Lynnhaven Inlet.

Bait or Lure: Live bait (minnows and small fish), frozen minnows, fresh strip baits (bluefish, flounder and shark belly, squid), minnow/strip combination, artificial lures (bucktails); big strip baits and live spot or small mullet often used for big fish at Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel

Method: Drift fishing with live or dead natural baits fished on the bottom; slow trolling natural baits on bottom; casting from beaches and piers; trolling small bucktails dressed with strip baits (especially for big fish along Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel); casting bucktails

Location: Seaside inlets of the Eastern Shore; Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel area; lower Chesapeake Bay; Rudee Inlet; the Cell and eastern end of the “Cut” Channel in the middle Chesapeake Bay

Season: May — October in Chesapeake Bay

Average Weight: 1 – 3 pounds

State Record: 17 pounds, 8 ounces; caught at Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel in 1971 by C.E. Cross

Local Tournament: THE FLOUNDER BOWL

A two-day party with a fishing tournament on the side. The Flounder Bowl is hosted by the Peninsula Salt Water Sport Fisherman’s Association. A guaranteed First Place award of $5,000 and lots of food, drink and music for participants!

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