Nov 09 2024
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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Nov 03 2024
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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Oct 27 2024
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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Oct 20 2024
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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Oct 13 2024
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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Sep 29 2024
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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Sep 22 2024
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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Sep 05 2024
As the season changes, so do the fishing patterns in the lower Chesapeake Bay. The arrival of fall brings cooler temperatures and winds that stir the bay’s waters, leading to a phenomenon known as “Fall Turnover.” This mixing of water layers distributes nutrients and oxygen more evenly, affecting where fish can be found. Anglers may …
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Aug 26 2024
As the Labor Day weekend approaches, anglers in Virginia are gearing up for what promises to be an exciting few days of fishing. The waters are teeming with a variety of species, offering something for every fishing enthusiast. Flounder fishing has been particularly rewarding, with the lower bay areas such as the HTRB and the …
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Aug 18 2024
Spanish Mackerel are still being reeled in by many anglers, with some impressive hauls reported along the oceanfront as these fish commence their seasonal departure from the bay. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (CBBT) is proving to be a prime spot for increasing flounder catches, rivaling the consistent yields from ocean wrecks. With spot now more …
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Aug 11 2024
The upcoming weather forecast looks promising with calmer seas and clearer skies. This should make for excellent fishing conditions both inshore and offshore. King mackerel encounters are picking up along the oceanfront, several nice ones have been landed. Live menhaden, fished on a king rig is the preferred bait for trophy fish. But #4 drone …
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Aug 03 2024
Fishing enthusiasts are in for a treat as the Virginia Flounder season hits its peak, with large fish over 24 inches being frequently caught. For those looking to capitalize on this season, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (CBBT) is a prime location. The best bait for Virginia Flounder includes finger mullet, which is a significant part …
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Jul 28 2024
The Virginia saltwater fishing scene is bustling with activity, offering a diverse range of species for anglers to target. Spanish Mackerel are abundant, with most anglers using Clark and Drone spoons trailed behind diving planers or inline sinkers to attract these swift predators. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (CBBT) is a hotspot for Sheepshead, with fiddler …
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Jul 21 2024
There’s lots of bait and warm water on the beach. And there’s some good Spanish mackerel fishing happening, with better than average size fish being caught. Most are trolling Clark or Drone spoons behind plainer boards or inline sinkers. Smoker, king mackerel should start showing up anytime. Live bait such as menhaden or spot are …
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Jul 13 2024
There’s world class fishing taking place in our backyard! Huge schools of red drum have been surfacing daily in the lower Bay. As long as no one spooks them, some days angers can sight cast them for an hour or more. Cobia are throughout the bay now, the lower bay is still the best location. …
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