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...]
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, Spanish … [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 of … [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...]
Sea Bass Time
The black sea bass season reopened May 15th and runs through July 6th. Don’t w miss this opportunity to catch some jumbo-sized fish. The Triangle Reef is a popular spot with plenty of sea bass. They will bite squid, crab, fresh cut fish, clam strips, shrimp, or diamond jigs. Flounder fishing at Rudee and Lynnhaven inlets is picking up. Some nice keepers have been caught, mostly in the 16- to … [Read more...]
The Blacks are Back
Black Drum are now prowling along the Eastern Shore with nice catches reported. Red drum will be close behind. Fresh clam or crabs will draw the attention of both the Blacks and Reds. Puppy drum and speckled trout catches have been excellent, especially in the Piankatank River. Flounder have been biting well on the east side of the bay and sheepshead are now showing up near the … [Read more...]
OBX On Fire!
If you are heading to the OBX in the near future, you picked the right time. Fishing in the surf, the sounds and offshore is on fire. How about the huge bluefish above caught in the surf? It’s like old times. The red drum bite at the Point in Buxton has been phenomenal, with many anglers scoring big fish and earning citations at local tackle shops. You can also find plenty of puppy drum, … [Read more...]
Reds in the Surf
Surf fishing on the OBX has turned on from Okracoke to Nags Head. In the surf, some nice trout and puppy drum are around Oregon Inlet. These fish are great for light tackle. You can use soft plastics, jigs, or live bait to entice them. Down south, from the Point to Ocracoke, the big drum showed up in decent numbers over the weekend. These are the fish of a lifetime, reaching up to 50-inches or … [Read more...]
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