Category: VBSF Reports

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from VBSF.net!

We’d like to extend our warmest holiday wishes on behalf of VBSF.net and our amazing sponsors: Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle, Long Bay Pointe Marina, Coastal Fiberglass, High Hopes Charters, Paige II Charters, AquaMan Charters, and Knot Wish’n Guide Service. Next year marks an exciting milestone for us as we celebrate 26 years of …

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Virginia Saltwater Fishing Report

Large Bluefin tuna are actively feeding off the Virginia coast, with numerous reports of surface activity in several locations. Most boats are concentrating near the windmills, where the action appears to be most consistent. The water temperature is in the low 50°F range, which is ideal for these highly adaptable fish that thrive in temperatures …

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Virginia Beach Fishing Report: Inshore Bluefin Tuna – A December Revival

  The arrival of Bluefin Tuna in Virginia’s nearshore waters has become an exciting and highly anticipated event each December. This year is no exception, with these massive fish making their presence know. Dr. Ken Neill and Stan Simmerman encountered fish busting in multiple locations  between the Triangle Reef and the Chesapeake Light Tower on …

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Virginia Beach Fishing Report: Bluefin Tuna, Rockfish, Tautog, and More!

As winter sets in, Virginia Beach’s waters are alive with exciting fishing opportunities for novice and seasoned vets alike. From the Creeks to Bay waters to Ocean waters, here’s the latest intel on the current fishing action. Bluefin Tuna Have Arrived! The arrival of Bluefin tuna in Virginia’s nearshore waters is making waves. These giants …

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Virginia Saltwater Thanksgiving Fishing Report

Happy Thanksgiving to all!! Fishing for rockfish, speckled trout and puppy drum is excellent, offering a perfect opportunity for those with extra time off this week. Speckled trout are being caught in Lynnhaven, Rudee, and Little Creek inlets, Poquoson Flats, creeks along the Eastern Shore Bayside, and the York and Elizabeth rivers. Best baits include fresh …

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Virginia Saltwater Fishing Report

The water temperatures in the lower Chesapeake Bay range from 59.2°F at Sewells Point, 59.7° F at Thimble Shoal to 61.5°F at the Chesapeake Light Tower. The weather forecast this week looks good through Wednesday evening, when it is supposed to gust up. The Speck bite is as hot as it gets right now! The …

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Virginia Saltwater Fishing Report

As the air grows crisp, Virginia’s waters become a haven for anglers seeking to get in on the fall fishing season. Virginia’s fall speckled trout season is in full swing. They are feeding on shrimp and minnows near marshes. Shrimp hooked under a popping cork, jigs, plugs and topwater baits are all productive. Long Bay …

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Virginia Saltwater Fishing Report

As the leaves turn a golden hue and the air grows crisp, Virginia’s waters become a haven for anglers seeking to get in on the fall fishing season. The speckled trout, known affectionately as ‘specks,’ are the stars of the show, with impressive catches weighing in at 3 to 6 pounds being common. These elusive …

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Virginia Saltwater Fishing Report

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. Anglers …

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Virginia Saltwater Fishing Report

The Virginia coast is bustling with activity as anglers enjoy a bountiful fall season. Speckled trout are providing outstanding action, especially inside Lynnhaven Inlet. The flats of Broad Bay and the channels of Linkhorn Bay are hotspots. Specks are responding well to a variety of baits. Topwater baits, soft plastics, and live baits. Puppy drum, …

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Virginia Saltwater Fishing Report

Long Bay Point Bait and Tackle reports an exciting variety of fish inside Lynnhaven now, signaling a bustling season for anglers. The waters are teeming with speckled trout, puppy drum, flounder, and striper. The Sheephead, known for their distinctive teeth, are still holding onto structures within the river and out at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel …

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Virginia Saltwater Fishing Report

October heralds a season of abundance for anglers in the coastal regions. With a variety of species like Spot, Drum, Bluefish, Flounder, Trout, and Rockfish active and biting, it’s a prime time for seasoned fishermen to cast their lines. In the rivers, many anglers are focusing their efforts and finding success with standard two-wire bottom …

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Virginia Saltwater Fishing Report

As October ushers in, the coastal waters of Virgnia witness a transformation. The departure of summertime species marks the beginning of a vibrant fall fishing season, with various species becoming increasingly active. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (CBBT) area remains a hotspot for those seeking diversity in their catch. Here, sheepshead, tautog, flounder and red drum …

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Virginia Saltwater Fishing Report

As the season changes, so does fishing in Virginia’s waters, and this year is no exception. Red Drum, a prized catch for many anglers, are beginning their migration out of the bay, presenting a thrilling opportunity for both boat and surf fishermen. Craig Paige and his crew from Paige II Charters recently experienced the exhilaration …

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Virginia Saltwater Fishing Report

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Looks like some windy, wet weather for the next few days. Unless you’re targeting Red Drum in the surf south of Rudee, things will be less than optimal. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Monday afternoon, with a gale watch following Monday afternoon through late Monday night. Conditions are expected to be challenging …

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