Virginia Beach 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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July! The Spadefish are here!

Spadefish are in our waters June through September. They can be found anywhere there is structure from the Atlantic wrecks to the middle bay. Some of the best areas are the Cell, CBBT, Plantation Light, York Spit Light, the bouys at the mouth of the bay, the Chesapeake Light Tower, Tower Reef, and any wreck you can find. The Santore, Gulf Hustler, and Anglo-African are some good wrecks to catch spadefish from. The 4A bouy at the mouth of the bay is the most popular, though any bouy in the area can hold spadefish.The easiest times to catch spadefish are during low current and calm seas when the fish can often be seen finning on the surface. If you don't move too fast, you can drift effectively, but most often you need to anchor.

Long Bay Pointe Bait & Tackle

Phone 757-481-7517

Dedicated to the Virginia Beach Fisherman. LBPB&T offers a complete line of bait & tackle. They have the largest selection of live baits anywhere. They also carry beverages, snacks, ice, apparel & offer fuel services. They can take care of your rod and reel repairs.

Your one stop, for all your supplies!

VBSF FISHING REPORT

July 30, 2010

Flounder fishing has been good in the Buoy 42/Cell area. Some large flounder were falling to live bait fished along the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel in the deeper areas. Back River Reef was also producing some nice flatfish.

Cobia anglers just keep catching. Sight-casters were working the Baltimore Channel and along the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. Chummers caught fish at York Spit, the Inner Middle Grounds, Bluefish Rock, and near Buoy 18.

Spanish mackerel were available along the coast and throughout the lower Bay. The waters from Back River Reef to York Spit have been productive lately. Small bluefish were everywhere, which made the Spanish a challenge.

Larger croaker were available in the York River near the Coleman Bridge and near the Cell. Some nice sheepshead were being caught along the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, and a few were coming from Back River Reef. Spadefish were also caught at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.

Amberjack were thick at the Southern Towers. There were also some at the Chesapeake Light Tower and nearby wrecks.

Offshore anglers were hampered by windy weather. When they got out, there were good catches of dolphin and billfish. A few bluefin were still being caught on the inshore hills along with some nice dolphin and king mackerel.

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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.

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