Apr 26 2025
Sheepshead Fishing Sheepshead are beginning to arrive. Their numbers will peak in early June, but some monsters have already been caught. That indicates it’s going to be an incredible season. For best results, use fiddler crabs or mole crabs near structures. Red Drum Fishing Red Drum are active on shoals at the bay’s mouth, including …
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Apr 20 2025
Tautog Excellent tautog fishing continues around wrecks, reefs, rocks, and CBBT pylons. Blue or fiddler crabs, clam, or whelk are highly effective baits for tautog. Captain Craig Paige, Paige II Charters is booking Tautog trips until the season closes on May 15. Red Drum Large red drum, weighing between 25 to 50 pounds, are making …
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Apr 13 2025
Water temperatures dipped slightly this week. Rudee and Lynnhaven Inlets dropped to 55°F, from 60° F. But that didn’t stop the Speckled Trout and Flounder bite from picking up. Over on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, the flounder bite has been consistent for two weeks, especially in deeper channels 15-25 ft near marshes. Bait options for Trout …
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Apr 05 2025
Spring, Exciting Times for Drum Enthusiasts! Black Drum fishing has been superb, and now large Red Drum are actively feeding in the bay. Anglers are successfully catching Black Drum from the surf of the Eastern Shore and Sandbridge, as well as in the Bay off Cape Charles. With the full moon approaching April 12th, expect …
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Mar 29 2025
Redfish Action As we have officially entered spring, the Redfish action in the shallows is notably good. Anglers are finding success using 3-4 inch swimbaits on 1/8-1/4-ounce jig heads or fresh cut bait fished on the botten. The Elizabeth River, Rudee Inlet, and Lynnhaven Inlet are all yielding solid catches of Reds on the Southside. …
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Mar 23 2025
The bay and ocean water temperatures are still hovering around 50 degrees, creating a unique set of opportunities for saltwater fishing enthusiasts in Virginia. Connie Barbour at Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle said that tautaug are actively biting around the islands of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. This location is starting to be a …
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Mar 16 2025
As the water temperatures rise, the saltwater fishing scene in Virginia is becoming more vibrant and promising for local anglers. With warmer weather ushering in a new season, various species are more active and accessible in the shallows. There has been a notable uptick in catches of Trout and Redfish. After a cold winter they …
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Mar 09 2025
A big warm up is coming this week! As water temperatures in the bay rise this month, anglers can anticipate an increase in the tautog bite. These fish, also known as blackfish, become more active and available when the water temperature exceeds 44 degrees Fahrenheit. When the bay temperature reaches 50 degrees, the rock islands …
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Mar 01 2025
Black Sea Bass Season Virginia anglers have brought another February black sea bass season to a successful close. Throughout February, the unpredictable weather played a significant role in determining fishing success. On days when the conditions allowed, anglers enjoyed superb bottom fishing. Sea bass, known for their firm, white flesh, were plentiful on the reefs …
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Feb 18 2025
Frigid Water Temperatures, Low 40’s The recent drop in water temperatures has created tough conditions for speckled trout and puppy drum, which typically winter in local waters. Anglers are still catching a few puppy drum inside Rudee and Lynnhaven Inlets. But currently, one of the few areas where these fish can be caught consistently is …
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Feb 02 2025
This Year’s Fantastic December and January Bluefin Season off Virginia Beach This year’s bluefin tuna season off Virginia Beach has been nothing short of spectacular. With the arrival of December, anglers eagerly awaited the appearance of these magnificent fish, and they were not disappointed. The cold, nutrient-rich waters along the Virginia coast attracted schools of …
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Dec 15 2024
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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Nov 30 2024
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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Nov 22 2024
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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Nov 17 2024
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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