Category Archives: Fish Report

It is rare to find a bottom-bouncing angler who has not encountered a dogfish shark. To most serious bottom fishermen, smooth and spiny dogfish are a nuisance. But they also can be a serious problem, especially when fishing for drum in the Chesapeake Bay, or for grouper and tilefish along the edges of the NorfolkContinueContinue reading “Fishing forecast for June 11 – 17 | Hampton Roads”

Red drum are providing decent action among the breakers and sloughs near Smith and Fisherman’s Island, especially at night. The best action is among the breakers, and kayak anglers are taking advantage of this trend right now. John Fauci (Norfolk) released a 58-inch bull from his kayak in the white water off Fisherman’s Island. BillContinueContinue reading “Fishing report | Richmond Times-Dispatch”

  Flounder are still on in many areas, most notably on the seaside Eastern Shore. Small croakers are just beginning to arrive and larger fish will appear as the waters warm. At the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, black sea bass and tautog have been steady this week. However, please remember that the tautog fishery is closedContinueContinue reading “Anglers net both red, black drum”

Striped bass fishing is off to a good start, and hopes are up for further improvement as bigger fish move in during the next couple of months. On the other hand, winter flounder fishing continues at a very low level while yet another zero has been recorded for the traditional spring mackerel run. Stripers biting,ContinueContinue reading “Stripers biting, others flounder – Jersey Shore”

Just about everybody agrees that the start of the Maryland trophy rockfish season last Saturday began more with a whimper than a bang, but some of the boaters who trolled the Chesapeake’s waters with massive parachute bucktails and umbrella rigs that contained a series of Sassy Shad lures connected. Weekend Fishing Report – Washington Times

The current leader in the Virginia Saltwater Fishing Tournament – a 21-pound, 13-ouncer caught several weeks ago by Virginia Beach’s Skip Feller – is thought to be one of the top 10 togs ever caught. CATCHES OF THE WEEK Bluefin tuna- Matthew Seckers, Exmore, 68-inch release, Cigar seamount offshore.- Nathaniel Torbert, Virginia Beach, 110-0, 100-fathomContinueContinue reading “Fishing forecast for the week of April 23 – April 30”

Anglers got a much-needed respite from the bad weather over the weekend as skies cleared and temperatures climbed. There wasn’t the explosion some expected but the fishing was good and most expect things to get better. Fishing improves over weekend | APP.com | Asbury Park Press

Togs ranged from 4 to 8 pounds.

A lot is happening in the world of fishing even though the week featured much rain, little sun and cooler than usual temperatures Weekend Fishing Report – Washington Times

Currently, the Hudson River is the hot area for stripers, from Piermont to Croton to Tarrytown and Ossining. Here everyone, whether on boat or shore, is limited to a single bass at 18 inches or more. Smaller stripers are following bunker in western Long Island Sound, especially around Little Neck and in Manhasset Bay. StripedContinueContinue reading “Striped bass runs aren’t taxing”

SBCC:  Everyone is Welcome/New Members Wanted! Forward-to-a-Friend       FRESHWATER   Did you say 63-pound FRESHWATER Striped Bass? Looks like there may be a new SC and GA state record for Striped Bass   See: http://www.stripedbasscc.org/ It appears that Terry McConnell has done twice what very few people have done just once in their lifetime. McConnellContinueContinue reading “NewFreshwater Striped Bass Record in South Carolina & Georgia”

Max King of Virginia Beach Contender weighed in a 20lb 4oz Blueline Tilefish today for a NEW PENDING VIRGINIA STATE RECORD!!!

Blueline tilefish Julie Ball, Virginia Beach, 13-8, Norfolk Canyon. James Beale, Virginia Beach, 12-0, Norfolk Canyon. Steven Clements, Virginia Beach, 11-14, Norfolk Canyon. Shaun Curl, Chesapeake, 10-6, Norfolk Canyon. Steve Davis, Virginia Beach, 11-2, Norfolk Canyon. Johnnie Herbert, Virginia beach, 10-11, Norfolk Canyon. James Humphrey, Virginia Beach, 10-15, Norfolk Canyon. Stephen Kendall, Suffolk, 11-8, NorfolkContinueContinue reading “Virginia Pilot Catches of the Week”

VSWFT 2008 Top 25 – Striped Bass VA Saltwater Fishing Tournament2008 Final Striped Bass Standings Place Fish Size Angler 1 73 lbs. 0 oz. Frederick Barnes 2 65 lbs. 8 oz. Christian Seay 3 64 lbs. 8 oz. Willie R. Vernon 4 63 lbs. 0 oz. David T. Schulte 5 61 lbs. 11 oz. RobertContinueContinue reading “VSWFT 2008 Top 25 – Striped Bass”

Dr. Julie Ball reports anglers are working hard for their catches, finding decent-sized stripers – 30 to 44 inches – just off the coast, with beehives of birds often giving up the location. Big schools of larger rockfish are loitering in deeper water from 6 to 15 miles offshore. Targeting striped bass past the 3-mileContinueContinue reading “FISHING REPORT”

Dr. Julie Ball reports striped bass are scattered from north of the Eastern Shore, down to Corolla, with some venturing as far as Duck, N.C. When targeting fish in Carolina waters, be aware that a North Carolina fishing license is required. Since fish are often pushed out of range past the 3-mile demarcation line, findingContinueContinue reading “VIRGINIA FISHING REPORT”

Anglers also are enjoying catch-and-release fishing for school-sized stripers around the pilings of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. The tactic of choice for bridge fishermen is live lining eels on circle hooks, using a big fishing bobber Fishing Report | delawareonline | The News Journal

  Dr. Julie Ball reports anglers are heading to the oceanfront in pursuit of striped bass. Water temperatures have dropped over the past few weeks, but anglers are hoping the few scattered warmer days will encourage striper activity within range. Smaller, school-sized stripers are taking lures for anglers casting around the pilings and all fourContinueContinue reading “FISHING REPORT Richmond Times-Dispatch”

Boaters targeting keeper rockfish have consistently been returning to the dock at the Virginia Beach Fishing Center with limits of fish in their coolers. Charters running out of Oregon Inlet also have been connecting with good numbers of striped bass over the 30-pound mark, with the top weigh-in reported by the Oregon Inlet Fishing CenterContinueContinue reading “Fishing Report”

CHESAPEAKE BAY/OCEAN Dr. Julie Ball reports striped bass within the 40-pound range continue to patrol local waters. The milder temperatures from earlier in the season slowed the winter cool-down, but the recent cold weather is causing water temperatures to drop quickly. Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle reports large pods of bait and beehives ofContinueContinue reading “FISHING REPORT | Richmond Times-Dispatch”

  10 Degree Fishing this Morning

  Chesapeake’s Craig Paige caught an 18-pound, 2-ounce tautog inside the Chesapeake Bay around the bridge-tunnel. (Cheryl Paige) Guide nabs rare, big tautog near bridge-tunnel | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com

  Had some boys from Harrisburg fishing today the first fish of the day was a 45lb 2 oz fish this and the next 37lber and 28lber all came on the start of the first three drifts. All caught in the 30 ft water ocean side of fisherman’s island. Then the tide died around 10amContinueContinue reading “Virginia Beach Contender EEl Bite 01-13-2009”

 

Deb Hodges Picks Up This 32 lbs 42 inch fish aboard Silver Fox wth Capt Tim Smith on her 42nd Birthday…Please let her know know how young She looks today. Happy Birthday Deb, BIG BOY Fishing

  REEL ESCAPE CHARTERS REEL ESCAPE CHARTERS "WALK ON" TRIP THIS WEEKEND!!!!!!!!!December  2008 Join Our Mailing List Take a look at the guy on the right…..he kept saying the Reel Escape was a "Lethal Weapon" on Rockfish this past weekend……and the guy beside him had a curious Aussie accent……  Well the weekend did provide someContinueContinue reading “REEL ESCAPE CHARTERS “WALK ON” TRIP THIS WEEKEND!!!December 20th”

  Not bad for a little guy. Nicolas caught 3 the biggest was 38” 23.5 pounds

  George Smith fishing with Tim Smith and Deb Hodges lands this 48" 43.3.LBS Rockfish. It was caught this fish 7 miles N. of the Anglo 21 feet about 2.5 miles from the beach.

Bill Garren was thinking he might surprise his son Jake this Christmas with a replica mount of the 46-inch-long striped bass Jake caught last year in the Chesapeake Bay.But those plans might have to change now that 9-year-old Jake has an even bigger striper to his credit.Jake boated the 50.9-pound striper Saturday afternoon while theContinueContinue reading “4th-grader reels in 50-pound striper – Roanoke.com”

  Big bass and blackfish abound, mackerel not far behind | APP.com | Asbury Park Press

Just when you thought the fat lady was warming up her vocal chords comes word that herring have finally arrived at Montauk – and with them schools of hungry striped bass OUTDOORS: FISHING FORECAST: It’s not over yet: Montauk herring attract big stripers — Newsday.com

  Fishing, around the weather, still good | StarNewsOnline.com | Star-News | Wilmington, NC

This fish came at approx. 55lbs. Derek Elkins holding one of the eight Fish. Sam Neighbors holding his fish. All fish were released that night.

  Not often that a Sailboat will make BIG BOY Fishing. Above is the exception. Took these picture while fishing in the PRAC Tournament yesterday. Looks like he ran up to eight rods off his planers. I was told he is a Doctor from the Nothern Neck. Hope he pulls a 50 pounder!!

  Fishing Report | delawareonline | The News Journal

  Fishing forecast for the week of Nov. 20 – Nov. 27 | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com

  Fishing forecast for the week of Nov. 13 – Nov. 20 | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com

Glenn Kelley & Crew pick up this 34" under the Rappahannock River Bridge. They were just out on a river cruise and decided to drop in a couple of lines under the Rappahannock Bridge. Capt. Kelley, known to have the market cornered on Storm Shads, gave Maggie Galleher her chance.  Maggie Galleher has her firstContinueContinue reading “Mountain Man @ Rappahannock Bridge”

Man do I love Mondays, not a lot of boats, and lots of fish.  Had another super great day; wondering when the horseshoe is going to fall out.  Gator and the guys always bring good luck.  Caught the small side of our limit with the live bait real quick, and put the big rods over,ContinueContinue reading “Midnight Sun Forums: Who says Mondays suck”

   

This typically isn’t the time to be talking about fishing for flounder. But those in the know have found the past few years that flatfish migrating out of the Chesapeake Bay take up residence for a while around the edges of coastal wrecks and rubble piles. They’ll stay there until the water gets too cold.ContinueContinue reading “Fishing forecast for the week of Nov. 6 -Nov.13”

There was some change in the water this weekend, and heck no I’m not talking about Huesein Obama, or whatever his name is.  I’m talking about the water temperature, and the amount of bait that was showing up around the Smith Point, Bouy 62 area.  Chummed up the boats limit of nice rockfish with DickieContinueContinue reading “Midnight Sun Forums: Sign of change”

  FISHING REPORT – Outdoors – inRich.com

Tuesday was historical for Virginia’s white marlin fishery. Boats that ventured out into the blue waters of the Norfolk Canyon found astonishing numbers of the excitable billfish.   Fishing forecast for week of Sept. 4 – Sept. 11 | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com

On Labor Day, out around the northern portion of the Norfolk Canyon, the group was in the midst of a white hot white marlin bite. Everybody on Dwight Wolf’s boat was getting in on the action. When the group decided to call it quits, they had caught and released 20 white marlin. They didn’t haveContinueContinue reading “An incredible day on Seawolf”

  FISHING REPORT FROM REEL ESCAPE CHARTERS We had the pleasure of taking the Schmitt / Ellis / Grant walk on party out to the Norfolk canyon and boy what an exciting day on the mahi and tile fish.  Altogether we brought back 70 fish, about 48 mahi and 22 tiles……it was a long eveningContinueContinue reading “REEL ESCAPE CHARTERS REPORT FROM 8/24”

  Capt Ryan & Jonathon Gano with their 3.5 lb Croaker Citation Midnight Sun Forums: Citation on the Bowed Up

  2008 Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament Sunday, August 24, 2008 Catch Master by Boat ALEXIS, 74′ VIKING (#011) Totals for Boat – 1 Fish Caught: 0 Boated, 1 Released, 0 Tagged Harris, Grady M JR 8/23/2008 9:05 AM White Marlin R T C 70.00 ANN WARRICK, 76′ PAUL MANN (#007) Totals for Boat – 3ContinueContinue reading “2008 Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament results Scott Kidd makes list and gets a Bike!!!!”

  Kite fishing: Results can be a breeze, even without the wind | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com

  Virginia Pilot Article 1228.5 Blue Marlin Sport Fishing – Pending North Carolina record Atlantic Blue Marlin caught Pirate’s Cove Billfish Final Results  See More Pictures: Pirates Cove

Pirates Cove just Weighs a  1229lb Blue boated By MIMI. Capt. Mike King Carolina Beach NC. on board Trey Irvine’s Mimi Fort Lauderdale Fla. Also on board Paul Spencer builder of the boat. 140 in length 84 in girth 20 in tail.   Here are some pictures taken by Chase Spence at Pirate’s Cove:  ContinueContinue reading “Pirates Cove Billfish Tournament 1229 LBS Blue Marlin on MIMI”

99 Boats Total2 Boats Fished   97 Boat LayedNo fish were caught today Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament Day 3 Leader Board Pirate’s Cove Big Game Tournaments

    Gloucester, Virginia native Capt. Jeff James of Reel Deal Holds 2nd through Day 2.   Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament August 13 Results Sportfisherman.com Pirates Cove Billfish Tournament Pictures

  Warrior, One of the local Virginia Beach Boats coming back on Day One. Congratulations to Captain Jeff James on Reel Deal holding 2nd on Day 1. Pirates Cove Billfish Tournament August 12th Results Sportfisherman.com Day 1 Pictures Sportfisherman.com Rigging Day Pictures  

  Capt Ryan has the Chesapeake Bay On Fire!! Just take a look his fishing posts below:     Check out his fishing reports at the link Below: Midnight Sun Forums: Meet Mr. Mack

  http://www.stevesbaitandtackle.com/NewsReports.php?id=48991c8f62466

  These pictures have not been alterted from the orginal photos. Congrats to Robert Lockwood and the Crew of Last Run….What a feat!!! Sportfisherman White Marlin Open

Congrats to Mike Standing & Crew with a     Nope….That’s a dolphin!   No, No………I’m sure that’s a tuna! There it is 110.5 lb Mako!!! Congrat to Donnie Sormener on Waterman with Capt Mike Standing… 2008 White Marlin Open Day 2 Coverage – Page 13 – Sport Fishing Forum

  Way to go guys. 2008 White Marlin Open Day 2 Coverage – Page 12 – Sport Fishing Forum

 2008 White Marlin Open Day 2 Coverage – Page 5 – Sport Fishing Forum

Below is the link to the report: Hey Whitey- Aug 2nd!!! – Tidal Fish Fishing Message Boards, Fishing Reports and Fishing Talk

  Tarpon fishing in Virginia has provided some interesting fish stories lately. Paul Rideout of Franklin offered one of the best. An avid summer pier fisherman, Rideout recently worked the end of the Little Island Fishing Pier in Sandbridge, trying to catch one of the big king mackerel swarming around the area. Two tarpon tusslesContinueContinue reading “Two tarpon tussles of the first rank”

Call for Details At:Anchor Yacht Basin1048A Turkey Point RoadEdgewater, Maryland 21037+1 (410) 269-6674+1 (410) 269-6784chesapeake21@earthlink.nethttp://www.anchoryachtbasin.com

  TOP JUNIOR ANGLER FOR THE MEATFISH DIVISION- HUNTER BAYNE (AGE 13) WEIGHING A 29.9 POUND DOLPHIN TOP JUNIOR ANGLER FOR THE BILLFISH DIVISION- WILIAM WANGEL (AGE 13) RELEASING 1 WHITE MARLIN  FIVE JUNIOR ANGLERS RELEASED WHITE MARLIN THIS WEEKEND: IN ADDITION TO WILLIAM,  THEY WERE, BRYCE ST. CLAIR, GRAYSON ST. CLAIR, HUNTER BAYNE, ANDContinueContinue reading “2008 VIRGINIA BEACH INVITATIONAL MARLIN TOURNAMENT RESULTS”

  Fishing forecast for week of July 25 – Aug. 1 | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com

Paul Kleckner pulls out this nice 5lb 1oz Speckled Trout off Chicoteague Island this past weekend.  

Wayne and Jean Enroughty pick up 5 spanish  and 6 blues on an afternoon outing, aboard Miss Daisy, last friday.

  Hailey and Hunter Haycox Release their first Billfish on the Episode, a 60-foot Viking sportfisher owned by Haycox’s father, Rick.   Young siblings catch first billfish on the same grand-slam outing | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com

Congratulations to Mike Standing’s Of Waterman Sportfishing for 1st Place Victory & Anthony Derose of Special D for 2nd at The Virginia Beach Tuna Tournament!!   Top 5 After 3 Days:   Waterman 141.3 lbs Special D 138.6 lbs Big Head 134.8 lbs Finnseeker 134.2 lbs Marlin Maniac 134.0 lbs See all results at: Virginia Beach Tuna Tournament

    Best Aggregate of the Day: BIG HEAD 81.7 lb Bluefin & 53.1 Bluefin 134.8 total Marlin Maniac 79.5 Bluefin & 54.5 Yellowfin 134.0 total Faith 57.5 Bluefin & 52.3 Yellowfin 109.8 total Top 3 for 2 Days Fishing: Big Head 134.8 lbs Finseeker 134.2 lbs Marlin Manaic 134.0 lbs Largest Tuna on DayContinueContinue reading “Virginia Beach Tournament July 11th Results”

  Finseeker                134.2 lbs Canyon Express       131.9 lbs Gannet                       97.0 lbs Merseades                  87.6 lbs Bandit                         84.6 lbs Leading Dolphin Bandit                         10.3 lbs    Verbal Report was only seven boats fished today. Congrats to all the Anglers. Look forward to day two results.

  See all the reports and Picture on Midnight Sun Fish Forum from Virginia Beach: Midnight Sun Forums: Va. Beach fishing

  Yes, this past Sunday yet another blue marlin to report from Hatteras!!!……this one does enter the official release column for the Reel Escape Team!! This was number 4 in as many weeks just about and it seems the season just keeps getting better and better!!!!!!!  Still waiting for the photo to make its wayContinueContinue reading “REEL ESCAPE BLUE MARLIN REPORT AND RETURN TO VA NOTICE!!!!!!!”

Robin Britton Pulls a few croakers out of the Mattaponi until her rod snaps.     Help her find a replacement.

  Wayne Enroughty, Tim Smith, Marvin Haislip, take a Saturday onboard Warrior with Kevin Bremer and Joe Woodington with only 2 gaffers. Wayne pulls in a 33 lb. Citation. Marvin gets Orange Crush Award Friday Night.

  Fishing forecast for the week of June 26-July 2 | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com

Virginia Pilot corrected Lee Tolliver’s article on Virginia Pilotonline with  Leo Olivarez record spade below.   Here is the updated article: Beach man lands spadefish that might be a world record | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com   Below is the  updated article of our previous blog with Timothy Davidson holding his freshwater drum at Kerr Lake.ContinueContinue reading “Updated Spade Picture: Beach man lands spadefish that might be a world record”

  Virginia Pilot: While fishing for bluefish to use as flounder bait, Leo Olivarez landed a spadefish that weighed 9 pounds, 13 ounces. (Courtesy photo) Beach man lands spadefish that might be a world record | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com

    Paul Kleckner caught this citation speckle trout weighing 5 pounds using the "special bait" we got in more of the special bait which has been catching a variety of fish.   See the Rest of the Reports @: Captain Steve’s Bait & Tackle Fishing Report

  Fishing forecast for week of June 19-26 | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com

  These pics are Great!!!  

  Fishing forecast for week of June 12-17 | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com

With a little Captain’s Meeting controvery of who can YOYO in the tournament, Marlin Maniac pulls a modest 7th place. Here are some pics at the ASA Awards Banquet.         Here are the standings:Boatshow Direct Standings  ASA Angler of the Year Standings  

Wayne Enroughty and Crew Chartered Succession Sportfishing & Pics up a 52lb Dolphin and Release a 300lb Blue Marlin!!! Russ Porter claimed both opportunities. Here are some pics of the action:   Great Work Guys!! Please check out Sucession Sportfishing: Sucession Sportfishing

Wayne Enrougty, Johnny Burke & Capt. Tim Smith took a trip to the Chesapeake Light Tower this morning, Picked up twpo spades over 8lb-6ozs. Had several others before heading back to Saltponds. Here are couple pics:

Joe Sibley, "Quickstep" Mike Hudgins, & Hugh Morris Picked up these nice Specs on Sunday. A couple of citations in the Mix.       Hugh Morris holds the puppy drum. Joe & Mike holding the Specs. Spec weight in picture are 5lb 12oz, 6lb 11oz, 5lb 7oz   Great Catch Guys!!!

    Article – ANGLER CATCHES DOLPHIN FROM PERSONAL CRAFT   Read report in Brian’s own words on Tidalfish.com

  Capt. Tim Smith of Silver Fox with crew of Wayne Enroughty and Deb Hodges pick up 6 spades on top of the Chesapeake Light Tower. Here are some great pics of todays catch:      

  Glenn Kelley and Crew brought in over 50 dolphin and a 500lb Class Blue Marlin on the Charter Outrigger. Capt. Aaron Wright was on top of his game today. Below are some picks when they got back in cell phone range:    

    We made our first spade fishing trip to the Chesapeake tower. We had lines in the before 6am. It took a little while before my crew landing our first spade it was a very small one but it and few others made into the box. We did get a few that push 8lbs.ContinueContinue reading “Chesapeake Angler Spadefish Trip”

  Fished out of OI on Sunday with Phil, Dave, Ray, David, and Mando. It was a smooth ride to the 680 line a lot of sea life. Lines in at 6am first bite small gaffer on a North State Tackle Dr. Jekyll Diver Lures Blue/Pink 3oz.. The Next bite was a few minutes later wasContinueContinue reading “Chesapeake Angler Charters: Mondo’s 107lb big eye tuna and some other fish”

  With a total Weight of 52.9 llb, Team Marlin Maniac takes 1st Place at Bahrs!!!     Team Hapi Daze Takes 2nd with 50.35 lbs.   Below is the link to The Full Bahr’s Landing Results: American Striper Assocaition Bahr’s Landing 2008 Results American Striper Assocation Top Angler of the Year Standings