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Cape Charles Fishing



Cape Charles Fishing Forecast

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data for fishing Cape Charles, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:
  1. Spot Croaker

  2. Spot Croaker

    There is a 35.16% catch rate for Spot Croaker, based on 4720 Spot Croaker counted.

    Cape Charles Spot Croaker Counts Chart
    Spot

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  3. Striped Bass

  4. Striped Bass

    There is a 15.12% catch rate for Striped Bass, based on 2029 Striped Bass counted.

    Cape Charles Striped Bass Counts Chart
    Striped

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  5. Weakfish

  6. Weakfish

    There is a 12.05% catch rate for Weakfish, based on 1617 Weakfish counted.

    Cape Charles Weakfish Counts Chart
    Weakfish

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  7. Atlantic Croaker

  8. Atlantic Croaker

    There is a 11.76% catch rate for Atlantic Croaker, based on 1578 Atlantic Croaker counted.

    Cape Charles Atlantic Croaker Counts Chart
    Atlantic

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  9. Flounder

  10. Flounder

    There is a 7.65% catch rate for Flounder, based on 1027 Flounder counted.

    Cape Charles Flounder Counts Chart
    Flounder

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  11. Tautog

  12. Tautog

    There is a 3.4% catch rate for Tautog, based on 457 Tautog counted.

    Cape Charles Tautog Counts Chart
    Tautog

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  13. Northern Puffer

  14. Northern Puffer

    There is a 3.37% catch rate for Northern Puffer, based on 453 Northern Puffer counted.

    Cape Charles Northern Puffer Counts Chart
    Northern

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  15. Anchovy

  16. Anchovy

    There is a 2.7% catch rate for Anchovy, based on 363 Anchovy counted.

    Cape Charles Anchovy Counts Chart
    Anchovy

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  17. Spotted Seatrout

  18. Spotted Seatrout

    There is a 1.52% catch rate for Spotted Seatrout, based on 204 Spotted Seatrout counted.

    Cape Charles Spotted Seatrout Counts Chart
    Spotted

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  19. Bluefish

  20. Bluefish

    There is a 1.32% catch rate for Bluefish, based on 177 Bluefish counted.

    Cape Charles Bluefish Counts Chart
    Bluefish

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Recommendations above based on 28 species of fish and 13423 fish counted for November around Cape Charles.

To date, there are 165 species of fish and a total of 4358702 fish counted for Cape Charles and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 9/1/1853 (170 years).

Last Update: 11/27/2023 1:17:03 PM

*** PLEASE NOTE ***
Please check local, state/province, and federal laws before fishing for any species found on this site. All data is based on historical data found for this area, and in some cases as far back as the year 1600.

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The Top 10 Fishing Spots for Cape Charles are the following:

  1. East Ocean View Reef
    East Ocean View Reef Depth 27 ft., Profile 3 - 7 1/2 ft.   This reef, originally referred to as the ODU Reef, was reconfigured to a square shape and is located 2500


  2. Gutterballs and Strikes
    Good ledge that holds fish.


  3. Sunken Ship off Newport News, 427


  4. Chesapeake Light
    Chesapeake Light is an offshore lighthouse marking the entrance to the Chesapeake Bay. Once considered for decommissioning, it remains active and supports atmospheric measurem


  5. Unknown


  6. Capt Leroys Spot
    Capt Leroys Spot


  7. Nautilus Shoal
    Nautilus Shoal


  8. Unknown Wreck
    Unknown Wreck


  9. Lynnhaven Boat Ramp


  10. ODU Reef
    ODU Reef is local name for East Ocean View Reef.


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Latest Cape Charles Fishing Reports

  • October 2023
    October brought in some of the best fall fishing we’ve seen in quite a while! Our inshore trips caught some spectacular black sea bass along with some spadefish triggerfish fl


  • August & September 2023
    As summer was winding down the fishing was heating up.  August & September have been some of the hottest fishing we’ve had! Our inshore trips finished off summer with some spe


  • July 2023
    July was hot… not with just the temperature but from the fishing! Each trip type really excelled in bringing in the fish.  Half-day & night fishing turned out the croakers wit


  • Fishing continues to be great our next available days are Aug 7 9 10 feel free to contact us 757-876-1590
    The post Fishing continues to be great our next available days are Aug 7 9 10 feel free to contact us 757-876-1590 appeared first on Captain Hogg's Charter Service.


  • Cobia and Red Drum
    Had some great cobia and Red drum fishing on the Virginia charter boat smoking gun The post Cobia and Red Drum appeared first on Captain Hogg's Charter Service.


  • June 2023
    Summer fishing is in full swing!  With the perfect experience for all anglers our fleet has really enjoyed showing our visitors the fun of catching. Half-day & night fishing t


  • Spadefish have been the target
    The spadefish have shown up in good numbers. These are the crowd pleaser of the inshore fish. The post Spadefish have been the target appeared first on Captain Hogg's Charter


  • Virginia spadefish
    The spadefish is one of the best eating and pulling fish in the Chesapeake Bay. The post Virginia spadefish appeared first on Captain Hogg's Charter Service.


  • May 2023
    Coolers full?  Smiles galore?  Yes to all of the above!  Black sea bass season opened and our trips have been bringing in their limits.  Add in some stellar deep drop trips tu


  • Great may fishing
    The post Great may fishing appeared first on Captain Hogg's Charter Service.


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Top Cape Charles Bait & Tackle Stores

  1. Oceans East - Eastern Shore
    At Chris' Bait & Tackle we stock a variety of live, fresh and frozen bait. Offshore, Inshore, and Surf - tackle, rods & reels Mathews and Hoyt Archery products and Accessories, Blackpowder Guns and Accessories, Handgun, Shotgun an

  2. Bailey's Bait & Tackle


  3. Wallace's Bait & Tackle


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Top Cape Charles Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. Captain Hogg's Charters
    Fun Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean charter fishing in the Williamsburg Virginia and Tidewater area.

  2. Hampton Roads Charter


  3. Prowler Fishing Charter
    We offer full day offshore fishing charters! Targeted species are Tunas, Billfish,Wahoo, Dolphin and bottom fish! We also offer half day nearshore charters! Targeting Drum, Cobia, King and Spanish Mackerel, False Albacore, Sharks and more!

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Top Cape Charles Marinas

  1. Old Point Comfort Marina


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