Black sea bass enthusiasts have found the ocean wrecks to be fruitful grounds, with lots of nice fish available for those heading offshore. Flounder fishing has been particularly rewarding, with the lower bay areas such as the HTRB and the CBBT yielding impressive catches. These locations, along with the ocean wrecks, have become hotspots for those targeting flatfish. Cobia fishing hit a high note this past week, with catches all the way from the Potomac to the Bridge Tunnel. The Virginia section of the bay has been a playground for red drum, where they can pop up in large schools at any time. For those with a penchant for speed, Spanish mackerel have been active around the CBBT. Trolling Clark spoons near Cape Henry has proven to be an effective strategy for these swift fish. King mackerel encounters are picking up along the oceanfront, several nice ones have been landed. Randy Morton picked up a nice thirty-seven pounder. Sheepshead and tautog catches have remained consistent, particularly around the CBBT structures. The bay is also seeing a rise in spot and croaker catches, signaling a promising season ahead for these popular panfish. As September rolls in, topwater action with for speckled trout picks up in rivers. The thrill of surface strikes appeals not only to trout anglers but also to those targeting drum and rockfish. Offshore, the trolling scene is vibrant with catches of marlin, tuna, dolphin, and wahoo. Deep droppers are reeling in citation- tilefish, adding to the offshore excitement.   OBX