
Cobia are in the bay waters now, but it’s catch and rerease until June 15. By then, the bite should be in full swing as more and more of these sleek warriors enter the bay. Surface schools of both cobia and red drum were spotted along the beach last week. The water temp in Poquoson Flats is 65. When it hits 70, look out.
The early run of Spanish mackerel and bluefish fizzled some, but there were lots of Atlantic Bonita caught this week. Spadefish have started appearing but remain hesitant to bite.
A few flounder are being caught inside local inlets, Lynnhaven, Rudee, at the Hampton Bar and along the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. Flounder fishing remains strong on the Eastern Shore and around some of the ocean wrecks.
Sheepshead fishing has been excellent at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.
Some Spanish Mackerel have been caught recently in the Bay, and there have been good reports of Specks caught in Mobjack Bay. Bluefish are being caught from the lower bay, and oceanfront piers.
Sea bass fishing is excellent on the ocean reefs, offering anglers a rewarding experience and a cooler full of meat.
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The tides along the Outer Banks have been uncooperative, leading to hit and miss catches, and no drum, but things are looking up. The pier catches have improved with reports of Spanish, blues, croakers, and specks. The nearshore fleet had some nice sized Spanish in their live wells along with cobia. The offshore guys are gaffing yellowfin, big eye tuna and Mahi. Tilefish and seabass were biting for bottom fishermen.