Buckle up, Virginia anglers. Some huge Spanish mackerel are on the way from Carolina and those 6- and 7-pounders will be soon entering the Bay. There are tons of smaller Spanish Macs already here. Captain Todd Beck and the crew have been hammering them, catching limits each trip. Anglers are also experiencing some of the best spring red drum fishing in years. Large drum schools have been … [Read more...]
Colorful Catches at Oregon Inlet
From yellowfins to blues, lots of colorful fish are being brought in at Oregon Inlet. The catch has been hot for yellowfin tuna on offshore charters. Boats have also been landing Mahi-Mahi, big eye tuna, wahoo, and blue marlin. Nearshore and Inshore charters have been catching drum, cobia, big bluefish, and speckled trout. Virginia Saltwater Large bluefish have shown up just about … [Read more...]
Drumroll Please
The Dogwoods are blooming, the water temp is hitting 60, it’s time for a little drumming. Black Drum are being caught along the shallow channel ledge running from Fisherman’s Island to north of Cape Charles. Good spots are Kiptopeake, the Cabbage Patch, the Concrete Ships, as well as the Highrise and 2nd & 3rd Islands of CBBT. Running tides, late afternoons and evenings and full moons are … [Read more...]
Update on Striped Bass Rebuilding Plan
(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 the … [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 the … [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 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...]
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