Virginia Beach Striper Fishing, Charter Boats, Fishing Reports

The Chesapeake Bay from Maryland to the Virginia Capes, the rivers and estuaries that feed it as well as the adjacent offshore waters of Maryland, Virginia 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!

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. The tips link is full of useful information to help you catch more fish. We have links to some of the best Marinas, Tackle Suppliers, 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!

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VBSF FISHING REPORT

February 5, 2010

Anglers who broke through the ice and braved the snow this past week found that the best speck catches are still coming from Rudee Inlet and the Elizabeth River, especially inside the hot ditch.

When anglers can get out, a few reports indicate that Tautog catches are still scattered on inshore and offshore wrecks.

Striped bass are still available for boats willing to travel for them. Most reports indicate that the schools off rockfish are 20 miles or more south. Most fish are staying out past the 3-mile demarcation line, where targeting striped bass is illegal.

Capt Ned Ashby on the the ‘Sea Breeze’ out of Oregon Inlet put his crew on some BIG Bluefins. They ended the day 7 of 14. The fish ranged from 150-200 pounds. Their first fish took the ride back to the docks and hit the scales at 175 pounds, while the other 6 were released to fight again.

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INSHORE REPORT

OFFSHORE REPORT

SURF & PIER REPORT

MARYLAND REPORT

Quick Guide To Choosing The Right Charter Service

Private charter boats, carry up to 6 anglers for one set fee on a custom fishing trip either inshore or off. These boats do mostly trolling, however they do bottom fishing also. Trolling is where the boat puts out up to 7 lines at varying depths & lengths and is moving the whole time dragging baits. On a offshore trip you can catch such species as Blue Marlin, Blue Fin & Yellow Fin Tuna, Wahoo, Dolphin, King Mackerel, Blue Fish, Spanish Mackerel. While bottom fishing you can catch Stripers, Croaker, Spot, Flounder, Trout, Drum, Cobia, Amberjack, Sharks and Spadefish.

Guides services, specialize in custom trips and cater to small groups, usually 1 to 3 anglers. This type of chartering is up close and personal, lots of one on one instruction from your guide. They offer a hands on experience, from rod handling to bait rigging. Most guide trips are inshore but some guides offer offshore trip as well. Guides offer additional fishing techniques, like saltwater fly-fishing.

Head boats, sometime called party boats, take 30 to 60 fishermen on a bottom or drift fishing trip lasting from a half day to whole day. Anglers pay on a per-angler bases, and the boat usually has room for walk ups. The trip includes bait, tackle, someone to gaff and take your fish off, and great help when lines break or get tangled.

STRIPER ACTION!

VBSF promotes our licensed charter boat sponsors. The following documents provide clarification on regulations related to chartering.
Boat Owners Passengers

CATCH MORE FISH! Sponsored by the GET REEL LURE CO.

Here is where you can read the “What, When, Where and How’s” that will help you catch more fish. The “What” covers the back ground of the species. Its habits, favorite foods, etc. The “When” and “Where” uncovers the seasons, regulations, and the hot spots for encountering the targeted fish. Then the all important “How” dives into proven strategies for catching the fish. Included are pictures, diagrams and insights from local anglers and captains that catch these fish on a regular basis. So Click a fish!

	SPADEFISH	DRUM	SPOT
	TAUTOG	AMBERJACK	GROUPER
TUNA	DOLPHIN	COBIA	ROCK

LONG BAY POINTE CITATIONS 2008 2009

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VBSF TOURNAMENT SERIES

VBSF TOURNAMENT SERIES FORUM
Presented by
Virginia Beach Sportfishing Tournaments Inc
Education-Conservation-Competition

BLUEWATER CLASSIC
Billfish, Tuna, Dolphin, Wahoo
August 13-16, 2009

FROSTBITE CHALLENGE
Rock Fish
January 14-17th

COSTA RICA 2010
Information Thread

BIG FISH!

2009 Tilefish Record

2009 Spafefish Record

2009 Top Cobia Caught in Virginia

State Record Snowy Grouper
State Record Golden Tilefish
State Record Striped Bass
State Record Snowy Grouper
State Record Golden Tilefish
State Record Croaker
State Record Bluefin Tuna
State Record King Mackerel
State Record Spadefish
State Record Grouper and Tilefish
State Record Blueline Tilefish
State Record Blueline Tilefish