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Virginia Beach Fishing

Virginia Beach Fishing

Virginia Beach is the known for having the longest pleasure beach in the world, but also for world class fishing. Each year the Chesapeake Bay brings huge schools of Atlantic Croaker to the inlet during the summer and a favorite target among many fishermen. The world record Atlantic Croaker, 8 pounds and 11 ounces, was caught in the bay in 2007, and there have many other horse sized croaker caught in the area. With great fishing in the Chesapeake Bay and easy access to the warm waters of the Gulf Stream, Virginia Beach offers a variety of different species of fish year round.

Inshore fishing is also excellent during the winter for Striped Bass, or Rockfish as the locals call them. Fishing around the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel (CBBT) is a favorite spot to soak and eel or troll a mojo for these hard fighting stripers. As it gets colder, the fish move out to the ocean and many are caught along the beaches.

More frequent in recent years, large schools of Bluefin Tuna have been found off of Cape Henry in late January or early February. With many anglers fishing for rockfish with smaller gear, several have complained about being spooled by these larger fish. Other inshore and nearshore species that can be found in these waters include Bluefish, Flounder, King Mackerel, Red Drum, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout, and Tautog.

Offshore fishing Virginia Beach can produce a variety of different sharks, including the tasty Mako Shark. There are also many Blue and White Marlin that move through during the summer months, along with the Mahi-mahi (Dolphifish). Out deep in the canyons, good catches of Bigeye and Yellowfin Tuna can be found. Deep dropping for Tilefish and Grouper are also a popular pastime.



Virginia Beach Fishing Forecast

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data for fishing Virginia Beach, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:
  1. Anchovy

  2. Anchovy

    There is a 55.03% catch rate for Anchovy, based on 446704 Anchovy counted.

    Virginia Beach Anchovy Counts Chart
    Anchovy

    ENLARGE VIRGINIA BEACH ANCHOVY COUNTS CHART


  3. Scup

  4. Scup

    There is a 13.56% catch rate for Scup, based on 110070 Scup counted.

    Virginia Beach Scup Counts Chart
    Scup

    ENLARGE VIRGINIA BEACH SCUP COUNTS CHART


  5. Atlantic Croaker

  6. Atlantic Croaker

    There is a 12.68% catch rate for Atlantic Croaker, based on 102891 Atlantic Croaker counted.

    Virginia Beach Atlantic Croaker Counts Chart
    Atlantic

    ENLARGE VIRGINIA BEACH ATLANTIC CROAKER COUNTS CHART


  7. Spot Croaker

  8. Spot Croaker

    There is a 7.72% catch rate for Spot Croaker, based on 62649 Spot Croaker counted.

    Virginia Beach Spot Croaker Counts Chart
    Spot

    ENLARGE VIRGINIA BEACH SPOT CROAKER COUNTS CHART


  9. Weakfish

  10. Weakfish

    There is a 4.51% catch rate for Weakfish, based on 36594 Weakfish counted.

    Virginia Beach Weakfish Counts Chart
    Weakfish

    ENLARGE VIRGINIA BEACH WEAKFISH COUNTS CHART


  11. Black Sea Bass

  12. Black Sea Bass

    There is a 1.47% catch rate for Black Sea Bass, based on 11914 Black Sea Bass counted.

    Virginia Beach Black Sea Bass Counts Chart
    Black

    ENLARGE VIRGINIA BEACH BLACK SEA BASS COUNTS CHART


  13. Thread Herring

  14. Thread Herring

    There is a 0.78% catch rate for Thread Herring, based on 6348 Thread Herring counted.

    Virginia Beach Thread Herring Counts Chart
    Thread

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  15. Silver Perch

  16. Silver Perch

    There is a 0.61% catch rate for Silver Perch, based on 4952 Silver Perch counted.

    Virginia Beach Silver Perch Counts Chart
    Silver

    ENLARGE VIRGINIA BEACH SILVER PERCH COUNTS CHART


  17. Bluefish

  18. Bluefish

    There is a 0.44% catch rate for Bluefish, based on 3554 Bluefish counted.

    Virginia Beach Bluefish Counts Chart
    Bluefish

    ENLARGE VIRGINIA BEACH BLUEFISH COUNTS CHART


  19. Whiting

  20. Whiting

    There is a 0.43% catch rate for Whiting, based on 3454 Whiting counted.

    Virginia Beach Whiting Counts Chart
    Whiting

    ENLARGE VIRGINIA BEACH WHITING COUNTS CHART


Recommendations above based on 104 species of fish and 811758 fish counted for September around Virginia Beach.

To date, there are 160 species of fish and a total of 3013167 fish counted for Virginia Beach and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 9/1/1853 (170 years).

Last Update: 9/21/2023 2:30:21 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 Virginia Beach 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. Timbos Spot
    Timbos Spot


  4. GULF HUSTLER
    Attributes RECRD 11448 VESSLTERMS GULF HUSTLER FEATURE_TYPE Wreck - Submerged, dangerous to surface navigation LATDEC 36.857956 LONDEC -75.594969 GP_QUALITY Low DEPTH SOUNDING


  5. Sunken Ship off Newport News, 427


  6. 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


  7. Unknown


  8. Capt Leroys Spot
    Capt Leroys Spot


  9. Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind
    The Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) is an offshore wind energy project located about 43 km (27 mi) off the coast of Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S. The initial phase, a


  10. chesapeake bay


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Latest Virginia Beach Fishing Reports

  • 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.


  • Great Inshore Fishing From VA Beach
    Video from yesterday's wreck fishing trip. We never got more than 20 miles from the boat ramp and caught jacks spades flounder sea bass triggers and had a couple chance ag co


  • 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.


  • VA Beach Kids Fishing Trips
    Here's a quick little video from my inshore trip yesterday. Kids love catching sharks. I have plenty of dates available for charter at www.MatadorCharters.com. Thanks for wat


  • 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 Virginia Beach Bait & Tackle Stores

  1. Princess Anne Distributing Co
    Princess Anne Distributing has been selling quality fishing tackle since 1958. Offering its customers excellent products at affordable prices. The store employs a knowledgeable staff with over 80 years of experience and fishing knowledge.

  2. Long Bay Point Bait & Tackle
    A great selection of live and frozen baits for fishing the lower Chesapeake Bay and Offshore of Va Beach. We also carry an excellent selection of terminal tackle and Lures for fishing these waters. If drinks and sandwiches and a cold beer is what you

  3. 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

  4. L.B. Huntington Company
    L. B. Huntington Company Inc., home of the ORIGINAL DRONE SPOON and DRONE PLANER since 1918. The DRONE spoon is the original artificial fishing lure. First marketed in 1922, this bait was designed and developed by a fisherman (especially) for fishe

  5. Bob's Fishing Hole


  6. Wallace's Bait & Tackle


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Top Virginia Beach Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. Knot Tell'n Charters
    Knot Tell'n Charters Is a full service charter boat service that offers a wide array of adventures for you & your friends, family, company or corporate partners to enjoy. Everything from exciting Inshore/Offshore Fishing, Deep Dropping &

  2. Matador Sport Fishing Charters
    Matador Sportfishing Charters operates year-round from Rudee Inlet in Va Beach and Hatteras, NC. We offer inshore & offshore charters aboard the 42' Ray Davis Sportfish "MATADOR"

  3. Rudee Tours
    ake advantage of some of the best Fishing on the East Coast! With several trips running daily, Virginia's finest fleet of Head Boats is sure to have a trip to exceed your and your party's needs!

  4. AquaMan Sportfishing Charters
    Offering affordable sport fishing out of Rudee Inlet in Virginia Beach, VA.

  5. Waverunner II Sport Fishing Charters
    Board Waverunner II for tuna, marlin, mahi mahi, wahoo, striper (rockfish), drum and all other saltwater fish the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay have to offer. Waverunner II Captain Pat Foster was at the helm when Virginia State Record Striper (ro

  6. Fin Again Sportfishing
    Fin Again is a Carolina built sport fisher that is proven to raise fish. She is eqipped with the latest electronics, safety equipment and fishing gear.

  7. Four Winds Chartering


  8. Long Time Com'n Charters
    Running charters in-shore and off-shore from Virginia Beach, specializing in shark fishing for family groups.

  9. Plum Crazy Charters
    Come join us and experience some of the Best fishing historic Chesapeake Bay has to offer, whether its entertaining clients, employees or a fun-filled day with family and friends. We pride ourselves on being a First-Class Chesapeake Bay Fishing Char

  10. Knot Wishn Custom Charters


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Top Virginia Beach Marinas

  1. Virginia Beach Fishing Center
    Full service marina that offers sportfishing, headboats, cruising, parasailing, fuel, dockage and more!

  2. Marina Shores Marina
    The Marina is located in gorgeous Virginia Beach, Virginia on Long Creek just off the Lynnhaven Inlet and optimized for transient boaters with two on-site restaurants, large saltwater pool with poolside bar, banquet facilities, book swap library, sho

  3. Fisherman's Wharf Marina
    The largest marina inside scenic Rudee Inlet. We take pride in providing excellent customer service and maintaining a top notch facility. Whether you are traveling up and down the east coast or coming to Virginia Beach for a vacation to relax; dock w

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Bouy Conditions

Station 44014 - VIRGINIA BEACH 64 NM East of Virginia Beach, VA
September 23, 2023 7:40 pm EDT
Location: 36.603N 74.837W
Wind Direction: S (180°)
Wind Speed: 17.5 knots
Wind Gust: 25.3 knots
Atmospheric Pressure: 29.76 in (1007.8 mb)
Air Temperature: 73.8°F (23.2°C)
Dew Point: 70.9°F (21.6°C)
Water Temperature: 72.7°F (22.6°C)


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