(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 … [Read more...]
It’s King Mac Time
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...]
For Trout, Try Live Shrimp
Trout are mostly in the shallower areas of the tributaries, where there’s grass flats. They love live shrimp, so if you can get some, use them as bait. Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel are biting across the lower Bay, and you can catch them pretty easily. Red Drum are leaving the Bay and heading to the ocean, so to catch them while you can. The CBBT is a hot spot for tright now. Sandbridge is th … [Read more...]
It’s Spot Time
The spot have turned on in the bay and tributaries with fish running larger than usual. The Rappahannock near the Rt. 1 Bridge at Whitestone has been very productive. The Hampton/Norfolk area has also been good. Bloodworms are the preferred bait if you can find them, A second choice is FishBites in the bloodworm scent. Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel are abundant in the bay and along the … [Read more...]
First-Ever Virginia Record Saugeye
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 verifi … [Read more...]
Holy King and Spanish Mackerel
It was an excellent week for mackerel fishing in the bay and along the Virginia Beach Coast. Charter boats were raking in the Spanish and the kings are also beginning to show. There were numerous ribbonfish caught alongside of the mackerel. Red Drum and cobia are in many areas; some anglers are having fun sight-casting for them. Black drum are hanging around the CBBT islands as well … [Read more...]
The OBX Sound Sides are Hot
The sound side is now offering a variety of fish to catch - Big Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, Black Drum, Bluefish, and slot sized Red Drum. Spanish Mackerel are appearing in the Surf, along with Bluefish, Sea Mullet, Spot, and some Pompano. The piers have been productive with different species. Jennette’s Pier reported Sea Mullet, Spot, Flounder, Croaker, Pigfish, Bluefish, Spanis … [Read more...]
Flounder and Spades
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel is now a hotspot for flounder fishing. You can use bucktails with a Gulp to entice them. If you want to catch some spadefish, head to the Chesapeake Light Tower and nearby buoys. You can also find some at the bridge tunnel now. Paige II Charters had a successful trip recently with some keeper flounder and spadefish. Dennis Martin from South Boston caught … [Read more...]
Speaking Spanish
The Spaniards have invaded the Chesapeake Bay. Spanish mackerel, that is. They are stretched out from the Virginia Beach shoreline well up into the bay and the Rappahannock River. A huge 30-incher was reported at the Virgnia Beach Fishing Pier. Clark spoons and Drone spoons are catching fish while trolled behind an in-line weight or a planer board. Surface birds are tell-tale signs o … [Read more...]
Spades Are Trump
Saltwater fishing in Virginia is at its peak. Just about every species is available now. Like Spadefish. Large Spadefish are being caught around a very crowded Chesapeake Light Tower. Soon they will be more plentiful in other locations, around buoys and at the CBBT. They feed on small crustaceans and jellyfish. You can use cut bait like clam strips, squid strips, or shrimp pieces. You can also … [Read more...]
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