Mar 27 2023
Virginia anglers have lots to look forward to in the coming weeks. We didn’t have much of a winter, which should be good news for species like speckled trout. And it could signal an early arrival for other species. Tautog are already at the CBBT and on nearly all near-shore structures. Mat Lee weighed a …
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Mar 21 2023
The water temperature in the Bay and along the Virginia Beach oceanfront is 48.0 F. We need four or five warm days to really kick off the speckled trout, puppy drum seasons inside Lynnhaven and Rudee Inlets. A few warm days will lure bait into the shallows and the hungry predators will follow. The recent …
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Mar 14 2023
The Bay water temperature dropped a little this week, down to 47.8 F. But spring is right around the corner and the trend should reverse. This is an exciting time of year for anglers. Warmer water will mean more angling opportunities. Speckled Trout anglers are doing well in the shallows that feed into the Elizabeth …
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Mar 06 2023
Spring is almost here and the fishing will get better this month. With the water temperature at Thimble Shoal reaching 52 F black drum should start to show up in their usual haunts along the bayside of the Eastern Shore. Good locations are the Cabbage Patch, near the Concrete Ships, Buoy 13, near the high …
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Feb 25 2023
April 1st VBSF begins its 24th season promoting Virginia saltwater fishing. My how time flies. Special thanks to all our sponsors and contributors for making it happen. The Virginia special black sea bass season has provided great fishing all month. Boats have been limiting out. Tautog are plentiful on nearshore ocean wrecks and reefs. Their …
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Feb 13 2023
February hasn’t been able to make up its mind, the usual bitter cold has given way to some unseasonably warm weather as well. The swings make a big difference in what’s biting. The average water temperature is now 45 degrees. The Virginia February black sea bass season is proving limits to those running offshore to …
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Feb 01 2023
Big tautogs are being caught on the ocean wrecks. Dr. Ken Neill successfully fished the triangle wrecks with Johnny Boyd over the weekend. They kept a few big ones and tagged and released the rest. Four already had tags in them. The largest weighed 10 pounds. I’ve heard anglers are finding FISHBITES E-Z CRAB strips …
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Jan 25 2023
The Virginia Marine Resources Commission has voted to open a special recreational black sea bass season from February 1-28, 2023. Interested in participating? You can read more about the permitting and reporting requirements by downloading VMRC’s pdf file and you can acquire your free permit here. Be sure and book a VBSF sponsor boat and …
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Jan 04 2023
We have officially entered our off-season. Fishing opportunities are limited in January and February. Only the most hardcore anglers can deal with the weather. Water temperatures are now in the mid-40’s. The Virginia Bay rockfish season closed January 31st. Before it ended anglers took advantage and caught a lot of large fish. In the winter …
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Dec 11 2022
December has been productive for anglers and the trend should continue. Speckled trout continue to be available, small rockfish and a few puppy drum are being caught as well. The waterways inside Lynnhaven Inlet, Rudee Inlet, Little Creek and the Elizabeth River are all holding fish. MirrOLures and soft plastics work great for specks, rockfish …
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Nov 21 2022
We have a pretty good weather forecast through Thanksgiving Day. Lite winds, 60-degree highs and the water temperature at the CBBT is 57 degrees. Fishing for speckled trout and puppy drum continues to be good in the shallows. Rudee Inlet, Lynnhaven Inlet and the Elizabeth River have all been good. Long Bay Pointe Bait and …
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Nov 07 2022
Speckled trout are inside all local inlets, creeks and tidal rivers near the bay. Fishing on the Eastern Shore bay-side and on the Peninsula has been especially good. Captain Todd Beck, Knot Wish’n Charters says the water temperature in Rudee Inlet is a little above normal, so far the trout are small with very few …
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Oct 24 2022
Speckled trout fishing in the shallows is good right now in rivers, inlets and along the oceanfront in the surf. Richard Parmelee released a 25″ and a 24 3/4″ speckled trout and Randy Morton a 26″ speckled trout. Rockfish and puppy drum are being caught by those seeking trout. A few big red drum are …
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Oct 04 2022
The flounder bite has been good. The CBBT is as good a place to start. Pictured is a 10 lb 5 oz fish caught at CBBT this week by TyAlan Martz. Large spot are on the move, netters are catching plenty inside the first island. Speckled trout are firing up inside the Lynnhaven Inlet. Look …
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Sep 18 2022
Water temperatures remain a warm 78 degrees at the CBBT and along the oceanfront. The weather forecast calls for a big cool down next weekend. The last day of cobia season for recreational anglers was September 15. Catches have been great but its all catch and release now. Sight casting is most effective and live …
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