Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report

The Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report is your best resource for the Virginia Beach Fishing Report, Ocean View Fishing Report, Norfolk Fishing Report, Lynnhaven Inlet Fishing Report, and everywhere in between.

For the anglers looking for an Eastern Shore Fishing Report, Hampton fishing report, Buckroe Beach Fishing Report, or York River fishing report, look no further. Every week we bring you a report for those anglers interested in a Cape Charles fishing report and a Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel fishing report and for every location in the Lower Chesapeake Bay. For our guys looking for the Virginia fishing report, we’ve got you covered.

Starting out we catch up with Captain Robbie Bryan aboard Reel Release Sportfishing to learn about what’s happening out at the wrecks and beyond, with seabass, flounder, triggerfish and even some unique catch such as Angel Sharks! We also hear a little about the much anticipated Bluefin Tuna bite! Captain Robbie runs a 30 foot custome Privateer with a comfortable cabin up front to keep you warm on the ride out, to book an upcoming trip, visit his website: Reel Release Booking or give him a call 757-705-1366. 

Next we talk with Captain Austin Hayne with FinaoSportfishing about what’s happening in the bay with the Striper and Tautog. While he’s not seeing the activity he wants just yet, he’s hopeful that cooler temps with yield better results in the near future. He talks about the insane amount of juvenile seabass that are making it nearly impossible to get a bait down to the Tog’s near the bottom. To get booked, visit Finao Sportfishing online or call today 757-530-4009

Finally, we connect with Captain CL Marshall, with Tangier Sound Charters as he makes his way home from an incredible day of fishing up on the Choptank River, along with Captain Alan Ring of Reel Faith Fishing Charters. They targeted Striped Bass and had an amazing day following the birds and bait. To get booked, contact them today, Captain CL (410) 251-7341 and Captain Alan (410) 430-9458 

It's all brought to you whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts. Remember to text the word “LCBFR” to to 779-435-2918 or visit us online at www.greatdaysoutdoors.com/lcbfr to be added to our email list and we'll send you the new show each week! All Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report Email Subscribers receive a PROMO CODE for a FREE AFTCO Camo Sunglasses Cleaner Cloth with the purchase of any products!

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Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle 

The Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report is your best resource for the Virginia Beach Fishing Report, Ocean View Fishing Report, Norfolk Fishing Report, Lynnhaven Inlet Fishing Report, and everywhere in between.

For the anglers looking for an Eastern Shore Fishing Report, Hampton fishing report, Buckroe Beach Fishing Report, or York River fishing report, look no further. Every week we bring you a report for those anglers interested in a Cape Charles fishing report and a Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel fishing report and for every location in the Lower Chesapeake Bay. For our guys looking for the Virginia fishing report, we’ve got you covered.

This week we're talking to Captain Chris Ludford about the upcoming adjustments to recreational fishing regulations, specifically Cobia. On 11/12/24 the FINFISH MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE met, whom Chris is a part of, to collaborate with the team from Fisheries Management Division of VMRC, to help guide decision making that will be voted on in the near future. This is an educational segment to learn about how these organizations work together, the value of their work, why certain adjustments are being made, and how we can get involved as recreational anglers.    

Next, we get the opportunity to catch up with "Jet Ski Brian" Lockwood, to hear about his recent tournament for Striped Bass aka Rockfish, as well as dive into the ins and outs of targeting that incredible table fare in the James River. 

Finally, we talk Speckled Trout in the Elizabeth River with captain Travis Kemp, from Foolproof Fishing. He shares several tips and techniques on how to target speckled trout in the tannin waters of the Elizabeth. To book a trip, contact via phone 252-435-5967 or email [email protected]   

It's all brought to you whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts. Remember to text the word “LCBFR” to to 779-435-2918 or visit us online at www.greatdaysoutdoors.com/lcbfr to be added to our email list and we'll send you the new show each week! All Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report Email Subscribers receive a PROMO CODE for a FREE AFTCO Camo Sunglasses Cleaner Cloth with the purchase of any products!

Sponsors:

Convert Solar

Sam Rust Seafood 

Great Days Outdoors

KillerDock

Hilton's Realtime-Navigator

AFTCO

Airmedcare 

Saltsgone 

Toadfish 

Pure Flats 

Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle 

The Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report is your best resource for the Virginia Beach Fishing Report, Ocean View Fishing Report, Norfolk Fishing Report, Lynnhaven Inlet Fishing Report, and everywhere in between. 

For the anglers looking for an Eastern Shore Fishing Report, Hampton fishing report, Buckroe Beach Fishing Report, or York River fishing report, look no further. Every week we bring you a report for those anglers interested in a Cape Charles fishing report and a Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel fishing report and for every location in the Lower Chesapeake Bay. For our guys looking for the Virginia fishing report, we’ve got you covered.

This week we're talking to Captain Bill Pappas Jr. with Playin Hookey Charters about some recent offshore trips to the Triangle Wrecks targeting Seabass, ‘Cadillac’ Mahi Mahi, flounder, blueline tilefish and more! He also shares insights about the slot red drum bit that is hot right now in the bay! Get booked and get hooked, for walk on’s text “PHCVB” to 757-522-2239 and for booking visit Playin Hookey Booking Site 

Next, we get the opportunity to join Captain Eric Meyers aboard Heads~N~Tails charters by Captn'Eric Meyers to dive into Speckled Trout fishing. He and mate Ryan Porter along with friend Randy Morton, are casting lures and pop n corks in real time while we discuss the best ways to target those fish in the Lynnhaven river. To book, visit Heads N Tails Booking Site  

Finally, we get to speak with the owners of our newest sponsor, Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle, Connie & Brady and learn about their story and how they came together to continue the legacy of your local shop! We discuss their focus on services and products that the local community wants and needs as well as the details of the exciting month long Speckled Trout release tournament! Click here to sign up: Troutzilla Tournament stop by the shop today or call 757-481-7157

It's all brought to you whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts. Remember to text the word “LCBFR” to to 779-435-2918 or visit us online at www.greatdaysoutdoors.com/lcbfr to be added to our email list and we'll send you the new show each week! All Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report Email Subscribers receive a PROMO CODE for a FREE AFTCO Camo Sunglasses Cleaner Cloth with the purchase of any products!

Sponsors:

Convert Solar

Sam Rust Seafood 

Great Days Outdoors

KillerDock

Hilton's Realtime-Navigator

AFTCO

Airmedcare 

Saltsgone 

Toadfish 

Pure Flats 

Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle

The Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report is your best resource for the Virginia Beach Fishing Report, Ocean View Fishing Report, Norfolk Fishing Report, Lynnhaven Inlet Fishing Report, and everywhere in between.

For the anglers looking for an Eastern Shore Fishing Report, Hampton fishing report, Buckroe Beach Fishing Report, or York River fishing report, look no further. Every week we bring you a report for those anglers interested in a Cape Charles fishing report and a Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel fishing report and for every location in the Lower Chesapeake Bay. For our guys looking for the Virginia fishing report, we’ve got you covered.

This week we're talking to Bobby Kostinas with Top Notch Sportfishing Charters | Virginia Beach VA. We discuss his experience as a mate and the excitement of targeting billfish, specifically blue marlin. To book a trip or connect with Bobby, visit their website Top Notch Charter Fishing or give them a call 757-681-8068

Next, we catch up with Captain Kaleb Underwood from Nauti-Dog FB Page & Nauti-Dog IG Page to hear his insights on striped bass fishing in the bay. Captain Kaleb shares his best techniques for targeting this prized species in the Lower Chesapeake Bay. To reach out or book a charter, visit his socials or give him a call 757-641-9199

Finally, we spoke with Captain Kenny Mills with Sea Shift Sportfishing Va Beach. He dives into the current bite for speckled trout and puppy drum in Rudee Inlet, sharing tips and conditions ideal for these catches. To connect or book a trip with Captain Kenny, check em out their socials or give them a call at 757-681-1099

It's all brought to you whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts. Remember to text the word “LCBFR” to to 779-435-2918 or visit us online at www.greatdaysoutdoors.com/lcbfr to be added to our email list and we'll send you the new show each week! All Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report Email Subscribers receive a PROMO CODE for a FREE AFTCO Camo Sunglasses Cleaner Cloth with the purchase of any products!

Sponsors:

Convert Solar

Sam Rust Seafood 

Great Days Outdoors

KillerDock

Hilton's Realtime-Navigator

AFTCO

Airmedcare 

Saltsgone 

Toadfish 

The Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report is your best resource for the Virginia Beach Fishing Report, Ocean View Fishing Report, Norfolk Fishing Report, Lynnhaven Inlet Fishing Report, and everywhere in between.

For the anglers looking for an Eastern Shore Fishing Report, Hampton fishing report, Buckroe Beach Fishing Report, or York River fishing report, look no further. Every week we bring you a report for those anglers interested in a Cape Charles fishing report and a Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel fishing report and for every location in the Lower Chesapeake Bay. For our guys looking for the Virginia fishing report, we’ve got you covered.

This week we're talking to Captain Zach Castro with Knot Tuggin Sportfishing | Virginia Beach VA . We discuss a few recent mahi, tuna and billfish trips as well as the challenge of being a boat owner when things don’t go as planned. During a recent trip, the drive shaft on the port motor sheared off, causing his wheel to be lost forever! To book a future trip with Captain Zach, call 757-685-6873 

Next, we catch up with Jesse Wilkins from Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle | Virginia Beach VA to hear tips and tricks for targeting speckled trout, puppy drum & striper in the rivers nearby the Lower Chesapeake Bay, the lynnhaven river, elizabeth river, lafayette river, james river. Jesse deep dives into tackle, lures & strategy that will help you on your next inshore trip! Go visit this Saturday for the hooked on halloween event or call 757-481-7517. 

Finally, we go into an in depth discussion with Zach Mcallister from SaltsGone. You won’t want to miss this conversation, learn all the benefits, application and protection that this one of a kind product offers! visit online at Salts Gone or anywhere on social media for great content.  

It's all brought to you whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts. Remember to text the word “LCBFR” to to 779-435-2918 or visit us online at www.greatdaysoutdoors.com/lcbfr to be added to our email list and we'll send you the new show each week! All Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report Email Subscribers receive a PROMO CODE for a FREE AFTCO Camo Sunglasses Cleaner Cloth with the purchase of any products!

Sponsors:

Convert Solar

Sam Rust Seafood 

Great Days Outdoors

KillerDock

Hilton's Realtime-Navigator

AFTCO

Airmedcare 

Saltsgone 

Toadfish 

The Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report is your best resource for the Virginia Beach Fishing Report, Ocean View Fishing Report, Norfolk Fishing Report, Lynnhaven Inlet Fishing Report, and everywhere in between.

For the anglers looking for an Eastern Shore Fishing Report, Hampton fishing report, Buckroe Beach Fishing Report, or York River fishing report, look no further. Every week we bring you a report for those anglers interested in a Cape Charles fishing report and a Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel fishing report and for every location in the Lower Chesapeake Bay. For our guys looking for the Virginia fishing report, we’ve got you covered.

This week we're talking to Captain Russ Kostinas aboard Top Notch Charter Fishing out of Rudee Inlet in Virginia Beach. Russ and team recently caught several billfish, a few tunas and several Mahi, including a remarkable 300+ pound Blue Marlin that they harvested due to the fish expiring during the fight. To contact and book: visit their website, call 757-681-8068 or email [email protected]

Next, we meet a new Captain, Robbie Bryan with Reel Release Sportfishing. He shares about their recent wreck fishing trips as well as a remarkable story of catching a 53” cobia on a diamond jig 35 miles offshore in 110 feet of water! If that wasn’t exciting enough, he shares about an incredible site just off the beach when some juvenile great white’s were tearing up a giant school of red drum! To get booked for an adventure with Captain Robbie, visit Reel Release Booking or call 757-705-1366     

Next we talk to Captain CL Marshall, with Tangier Sound Charters as well as Captain Matt with Sea Hawk Sports Center | Pocomoke City MD about what is going with the changing season and temp changes. The team at Sea Hawk does anything and everything from Trolling motors to rod repair. Captain Marshall runs a Mako 231 with a brand new Suzuki on the back and a trolling motor up front, his charter is great for anglers that want to be in on the action, casting and reeling fish in. Contact 410-251-7341 to book a trip.

It's all brought to you whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts. Remember to text the word “LCBFR” to to 779-435-2918 or visit us online at www.greatdaysoutdoors.com/lcbfr to be added to our email list and we'll send you the new show each week! All Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report Email Subscribers receive a PROMO CODE for a FREE AFTCO Camo Sunglasses Cleaner Cloth with the purchase of any products!

Sponsors:

Convert Solar

Sam Rust Seafood 

Great Days Outdoors

KillerDock

Hilton's Realtime-Navigator

AFTCO

Airmedcare 

Saltsgone

The Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report is your best resource for the Virginia Beach Fishing Report, Ocean View Fishing Report, Norfolk Fishing Report, Lynnhaven Inlet Fishing Report, and everywhere in between.

For the anglers looking for an Eastern Shore Fishing Report, Hampton fishing report, Buckroe Beach Fishing Report, or York River fishing report, look no further. Every week we bring you a report for those anglers interested in a Cape Charles fishing report and a Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel fishing report and for every location in the Lower Chesapeake Bay. For our guys looking for the Virginia fishing report, we’ve got you covered.

This week starts off with a conversation with Captain Bill Pappas Jr. talking about his recent experience daytime swordfishing out of Virginia Beach. We dive into the details of how to target them, where & what bait. On his first trip of the season, they went 4 for 4 of swords! To get booked, give him a call 757-619-3530 or go to: Playing Hookey Charters for walk-on’s: PHC Walk on charters 

Next, we jump into a special segment with one of our new sponsors, Sam Rust Seafood. We speak with subject matter expert Robby Edmonds, who shares insights into the inner workings of how a premier seafood wholesaler operates day to day. We also learn about the variety of species and options that are available and what the Sam Rust difference is all about, where family, history & sustainability comes together. To learn more and get connected, contact online and fill out a new customer form or call 757-838-7200 and a team member will put you in touch with a representative in your area. Follow their socials: Sam Rust FB & Sam Rust IG 

For the inshore report, we talk with Captain Travis Kemp from Foolproof Fishing about the recent trips they have had with great success on bull red drum, as well as sheepshead and inshore targeting puppy drum & speckled trout. Captain Travis will be shifting to the rivers of the Elizabeth once the weather turns cooler, so if you want to get on this world class bite, contact him at 252-435-5967

It's all brought to you whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts. Remember to text the word “LCBFR” to to 779-435-2918 or visit us online at www.greatdaysoutdoors.com/lcbfr to be added to our email list and we'll send you the new show each week! All Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report Email Subscribers receive a PROMO CODE for a FREE AFTCO Camo Sunglasses Cleaner Cloth with the purchase of any products!

Sponsors:

Convert Solar

Sam Rust Seafood 

Great Days Outdoors

KillerDock

Hilton's Realtime-Navigator

AFTCO

The Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report is your best resource for the Virginia Beach Fishing Report, Ocean View Fishing Report, Norfolk Fishing Report, Lynnhaven Inlet Fishing Report, and everywhere in between.

For the anglers looking for an Eastern Shore Fishing Report, Hampton fishing report, Buckroe Beach Fishing Report, or York River fishing report, look no further. Every week we bring you a report for those anglers interested in a Cape Charles fishing report and a Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel fishing report and for every location in the Lower Chesapeake Bay. For our guys looking for the Virginia fishing report, we’ve got you covered.

This week starts off with a conversation with Captain Andy Kim about the new team up with Reel Release & Sashimi Sportfishing Charter. We dive into several species like sea bass, flounder, blueline tilefish, golden tilefish, and we pause and dig deeper on the black bellied rosefish. Contact Captain Andy: 757-818-7380 or Captain Robbie: 757-705-1366 to get booked!

Talking weather, reporting, data analytics and more, we discuss Hilton’s Realtime Navigator with the creator himself, Tom Hilton. He educates on how to use the service, the features that matter to us fishermen, whether inshore, offshore or nearshore. There is also a capability to overlay with your Garmin plotter, giving you a huge advantage with getting located in good water. To learn more, visit: Hilton's Realtime-Navigator or call Tom: 713-530-2267

For the inshore report, we talk with Captain Eric Meyers, with Heads~N~Tails charters by Captn'Eric Meyers | Virginia Beach VA | Facebook, about red drum fishing, tackle setup, rod type, bait and tide cycle to target them in the rivers of the lynnhaven. To get booked and learn more, contact Captain Eric via: 757-573-9569 or visit: Booking Website          

It's all brought to you whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts. Remember to text the word “LCBFR” to to 779-435-2918 or visit us online at www.greatdaysoutdoors.com/lcbfr to be added to our email list and we'll send you the new show each week! All Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report Email Subscribers receive a PROMO CODE for a FREE AFTCO Camo Sunglasses Cleaner Cloth with the purchase of any products!

Sponsors:

Convert Solar

Sam Rust Seafood 

Great Days Outdoors

KillerDock

Hilton's Realtime-Navigator

AFTCO

The Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report is your best resource for the Virginia Beach Fishing Report, Ocean View Fishing Report, Norfolk Fishing Report, Lynnhaven Inlet Fishing Report, and everywhere in between.

For the anglers looking for an Eastern Shore Fishing Report, Hampton fishing report, Buckroe Beach Fishing Report, or York River fishing report, look no further. Every week we bring you a report for those anglers interested in a Cape Charles fishing report and a Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel fishing report and for every location in the Lower Chesapeake Bay. For our guys looking for the Virginia fishing report, we’ve got you covered.

This week we're talking to Captain Bill Pappas, with Playin Hookey Charters | Virginia Beach VA, he talks about the recent Mahi, Seabass and flounder bite as well as shares about his recipe for Tahi Macos, 5.1 star version! To get booked: Playin Hookey Boooking  

Next we talk with Dave Gill - stripah_snipah and his first mate aka wife Shawna Gill - baylifebreezes about their incredibly rare encounter and catch, of a Lower Chesapeake Bay Tarpon! We also discuss their roles as environmental professionals and sustainable fishing practices, great conversation with truly passionate fishermen! (and women!)  

For the inshore report, we talk with the Cobia Killer, Captain Aaron Beatson. He shares wisdom and tips on how to target Speckled Trout, Red Drum & Flounder in the inshore waters of both NC and VA. He shares about his passion for the community and how he is helping out by putting together the 1st annual Katlyn ‘Inshore Slam’ fishing tournament to help raise awareness and funds for the Halo project. Presented in partnership with Long Bay Pointe Bait & Tackle and Brady with To learn more: Event Information & to register: Click to register

It's all brought to you whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts. Remember to text the word “LCBFR” to to 779-435-2918 or visit us online at www.greatdaysoutdoors.com/lcbfr to be added to our email list and we'll send you the new show each week! All Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report Email Subscribers receive a PROMO CODE for a FREE AFTCO Camo Sunglasses Cleaner Cloth with the purchase of any products!

Sponsors:

Convert Solar

Sam Rust Seafood 

Great Days Outdoors

KillerDock

Hilton's Realtime-Navigator

AFTCO

The Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report is your best resource for the Virginia Beach Fishing Report, Ocean View Fishing Report, Norfolk Fishing Report, Lynnhaven Inlet Fishing Report, and everywhere in between.

For the anglers looking for an Eastern Shore Fishing Report, Hampton fishing report, Buckroe Beach Fishing Report, or York River fishing report, look no further. Every week we bring you a report for those anglers interested in a Cape Charles fishing report and a Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel fishing report and for every location in the Lower Chesapeake Bay. For our guys looking for the Virginia fishing report, we’ve got you covered.

This week we're talking to Captain Matt Mauldwin from Fathom Offshore (@fathomoffshore) • Instagram photos and videos team fishing boat ‘Clickthrough’. He and Adam Dye (Mate) talk about their experience sight fishing for Cobia in the Chesapeake Bay.  

To learn more about Fathom Offshore, visit their website and take advantage of a 10% discount on the home page: Fathom Offshore 

For great information on how to rig offshore lures, dive into their video content on their Youtube Channel: Fathom Offshore - YouTube 

It's all brought to you whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts. Remember to text the word “LCBFR” to to 779-435-2918 or visit us online at www.greatdaysoutdoors.com/lcbfr to be added to our email list and we'll send you the new show each week! All Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report Email Subscribers receive a PROMO CODE for a FREE AFTCO Camo Sunglasses Cleaner Cloth with the purchase of any products!

Sponsors:

Convert Solar

Sam Rust Seafood 

Great Days Outdoors

KillerDock

Hilton's Realtime-Navigator

AFTCO