Plan a Fishing Trip to Virginia Beach, VA

29 guidesBest months: May, June, April, July

What's Biting in Virginia Beach Right Now

Striped Bass
Excellentboth
Trolling, Casting, Live Bait Fishing
Flounder
ExcellentVarious
Spotted Bass
Excellentfreshwater
Casting, Jigging, Trolling
Winter Flounder
ExcellentVarious
Spotted Seatrout
ExcellentVarious
Mahi Mahi
GoodVarious
Tuna
Goodsaltwater
Trolling, Chunking, Live Baiting
Tautog
Goodsaltwater
Bottom fishing, Jigging, Live bait fishing
Bluefish
Goodsaltwater
Trolling, Casting, Live Baiting
Giant Sea Bass
GoodVarious
Spot
GoodVarious
Weakfish
GoodVarious
White Sea Bass
GoodVarious
Cownose Ray
GoodVarious
Scup
GoodVarious
Spotted Gar
GoodVarious
Starry Flounder
GoodVarious
Croaker
GoodVarious
Black Drum
GoodVarious
Black Sea Bass
Goodsaltwater
Bottom Fishing, Jigging, Live Bait
Shortnose Sturgeon
FairVarious
Atlantic Sturgeon
FairVarious
Gulf Sturgeon
FairVarious

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What to Bring

Check with Virginia Beach guides about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

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Things to Do in Virginia Beach

Activities for your non-fishing days

Virginia Fishing License

License: Saltwater fishing license

White Sea Bass are a prohibited species in Virginia. Any caught must be immediately released.