Dr. Ken Neill
With cooler weather settling in anglers are targeting speckled trout and they haven’t been disappointed. Look for them inside Lynnhaven, Little Creek and Rudee inlets. In creeks on the Eastern Shore, around the Poquoson Flats, in the York, Nansemond and Elizabeth Rivers. Many fish are ranging 18 to 22-inches, with a few exceeding 24-inches.
Lynnhaven Red!
Anglers fishing Linkhorn Bay, Broad Bay, the Elizabeth River, James River, and Little Creek are catching puppy drum. They’re hanging around docks, structure, and on shallow muddy bottoms. They’re hitting jigs, shrimp or other fresh cut baits.
Large red drum are still available in the Bay. The third island area has been the hot spot. Surfcasters at Sandbridge have had success as well.
On a recent outing Jon Hindman caught an 8.5lb sheepshead, a 40-inch drum, some togs and a bunch of sea bass. Now that’s a great day!
Bluefish
Croaker, spot, flounder and blues are biting in inlets and around jetties.
Flounder and sheepshead are still hanging around the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle reports a good sheepshead bite at the Great Neck Bridge.
Lynnhaven Striper!
School-sized striped bass can be found around any pier or bridge with lights. Small stripers are inside Lynnhaven and Rudee inlets. Remember we have new regulations this season, a slot limit of 19-24 inches.
Anglers taking advantage of the last few days of fishing on the Virginia Beach Fishing Pier before it closes for the season can catch spot, croaker, puppy drum and speckled trout.
Those fishing coastal wrecks are loading up with nice size black sea bass.
Swordfish!!
Offshore crews are encountering some tuna. Most are targeting swordfish right now.
Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle is hosting a trout tournament “The Lynnhaven Troutzilla” November 10 – December 10. It’s dedicated to speckled trout fishing inside Lynnhaven. There’s a $100 entry and a youth “Troutzilla” with no entry fee for those under 18. Contact LBPBT for more details.
Tight lines to all!!
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