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 oceanfront, providing anglers with fast and furious action. Larger Red Drum are showing up near bay structures, such as the CBBT and artificial reefs. Cobia are still around, some very large. They can be found near the same bay structures as the Red Drum, or cruising along the surface. Live bait, such as croaker or spot, is a top choice for bait.
Slot sized Redfish and Trout are biting well in the rivers and estuaries, especially around grass beds, oyster bars, or docks. Hard structures reefs and bridges are holding Sheepshead, Flounder, Tautog, Spot, Croaker, and Sea Mullet. King mackerel are beginning to show up in stronger numbers.
Offshore, Yellow Fin Tuna, Wahoo, and Mahi are plentiful. Surf anglers along Va. Beach, Nags Head, and Hatteras, are reeling in Bluefish, Flounder, Red Drum, Sea Mullet, Pompano, and Sharks.
Freshwater
The rivers are low, making for difficult portaging and spooky conditions for smallmouth fishing. The Potomac is fishing well for bass and snakeheads and anglers are scoring on the Chickahominy on outgoing tides. Stripers in lakes are hard to come by. Crappie are starting to move, but they’re still deep.