The season for rockfish is almost over in Virginia. Only one more week, but lots of big fish, 40 and 50 pounders, have turned right into Bay waters on their way south. The big fellas are looking for live eels, but they’ll also bust into umbrella rigs if given the chance. Lots of slot fish are hitting at the mouth of the Rapp and along the CBBT.
Trout fishimng is solid, with some pups in the mix. Tautogs are also biting near most any structure.
OBX
The tuna are prowling the frothy blue waters off the Outer Banks. Some big ‘uns are biting when boats can get to them
At Nags Head, surf fishing has ground to a halt, but trout, stripers and puppy drum remain active back in the sounds. At Hatteras, there are reports of sharks, blow toads, blues, sea mullet and drum.
Freshwater
Few are fishing freshwater in Virginia, but those that are visiting the creeks and lagoons at the Chickahominy Lake are being rewarded with yellow perch, bass, crappie, and pickerel. Some big bass continue to show up on the weigh-in scales at Anna and the Buggs Island crappie are looking for minnows on deep brush piles.
Polar temps late this week, should slam the lid for fishermen on our lakes and rivers for a few days.
Until then, Merry Christmas!