Say it ain’t so, Spanish mackerel. Tell us you’ll stay a little longer! What a great season it’s been for Spanish mackerel. They came early and in good numbers, then the big boys moved in - 4 and 5 pounders. But now, it’s almost time to say goodbye as the sleek fish begin to move out to sea. They were caught in huge numbers this week off the coast of Virginia Beach. Clark spoons did the … [Read more...]

A "Smoker" King Mackerel   The only problem now when fishing saltwater is deciding what to go after. Cobia, drum, Spanish macs, King macs, flounder, spadefish, sheepshead, togs, speckled trout, stripers, croakers, and spot – they are all biting and the next few days look even better with light winds, mild temperatures and clear skies. We can start with king mackerel since that bite … [Read more...]

Buckle up, Virginia anglers. Some huge Spanish mackerel are on the way from Carolina and those 6- and 7-pounders will be soon entering the Bay. There are tons of smaller Spanish Macs already here. Captain Todd Beck and the crew have been hammering them, catching limits each trip. Anglers are also experiencing some of the best spring red drum fishing in years. Large drum schools have been … [Read more...]

From yellowfins to blues, lots of colorful fish are being brought in at Oregon Inlet. The catch has been hot for yellowfin tuna on offshore charters. Boats have also been landing Mahi-Mahi, big eye tuna, wahoo, and blue marlin. Nearshore and Inshore charters have been catching drum, cobia, big bluefish, and speckled trout.   Virginia Saltwater Large bluefish have shown up just about … [Read more...]

The Dogwoods are blooming, the water temp is hitting 60, it’s time for a little drumming.  Black Drum are being caught along the shallow channel ledge running from Fisherman’s Island to north of Cape Charles. Good spots are Kiptopeake, the Cabbage Patch, the Concrete Ships, as well as the Highrise and 2nd & 3rd Islands of CBBT. Running tides, late afternoons and evenings and full moons are … [Read more...]

(Beaufort, NC) – At its annual meeting this week, the Striped Bass Management Board (Board) of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) approved for public comment Addendum II of the fishery management plan designed to control fishing mortality and begin to reverse the decline in the coastwide striper population. The addendum is an update to Amendment 7, the current version of the … [Read more...]

Fall is a great time for fishing. The Bay water temperature has decreased to 68 degrees, which makes fish more active, especially King Mackerel. Some nice Kings were caught off Virginia Beach last week. They require good tackle and live baits are best. Kings are very strong and fast and will smoke your drag! They can weigh up to 50 pounds and offer a great challenge. The rockfish season is in … [Read more...]

Virginia now has an official State Record Saugeye.  Mike Miller used a crankbait to net the 6-pounder on the Staunton River. The record fish measured 26.25-inches long, with a 14-inch girth at Bobcat’s Bait and Tackle in Clarksville, Va. The prized catch was inspected by a state fisheries biologist, and the Virginia records keeping committee reviewed the record applications and verified … [Read more...]