Join the Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report for an informative and down-to-earth episode focused on wintertime inshore fishing and the small details that make a big difference on the water. This week’s show centers on practical knowledge, seasonal adjustments, and the kind of hard-earned experience that helps anglers stay successful when conditions get tougher.

This special Christmas gift is a 1:1 deep dive with local inshore expert angler and Tackle Shop team member, Jesse Wilkins from Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle | Virginia Beach VA 

Jesse talks us through several key components of inshore striper and trout fishing, tackle, line, reel, technique and more.  He teaches us the value of ‘Finding Your Sweep’ and how that plays a key role in getting more hookups!

We also learn about exciting new gear available at Long Bay Pointe where you can visit Jesse Mon-Thur, Sat & Sun 12-5 anytime to get his personal help on your gear needs. Give them a call today 757-481-7517.

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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 taking us through his INSANE bluefin tuna catch on the last day of commercial season, December 5th, 2025.  It was a true ‘men on a mission’ as the conditions were terrible and not safe for a small boat or inexperienced captain.  But, in true ‘where there’s a Bill there’s a way’, he and first mate Russ, sent it to the deep and found a monster to bring back home!  The upcoming weeks will bring many opportunities to get on for a walk on trip to chase a release Bluefin, Seabass or Triggerfish.  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, I go solo talking about my favorite trophy Striped bass, which involved a wild ride running back and forth across the CBBT, a blown motor, a friend with a boat, and some faith that we could make it happen!  I then share about my experience so far with Seakeeper ride systems, and what I believe the future of production boats will look like as that technology penetrates the boating world.

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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.

First up this week we talk with Captain CL Marshall, from Tangier Sound Charters to find out how the new boat has been performing, along with how and where he’s been targeting the striped bass! There is never a shortage of good intel, stories and delicious seafood when you’re with Captain CL, To get booked, give him a shout at 410-251-7341

Next we talk with Captain Eric Meyers about Head’s N Tails Charters about his 2 bluefin tuna trips so far this season. There will be much to talk about in the coming weeks as we watch NOAA closely to see what the regulation changes will or won’t be coming Jan 1, 2026. To book with Captain Eric, visit Heads N Tails Booking Website or call 757-573-9569. 

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:

Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle 

Shoreline Plastics

Great Days Outdoors

KillerDock

Hilton's Realtime-Navigator

AFTCO

Salts Gone 

Fish Bites 

Sea Tow

Black Buffalo

Stayput Anchor

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.

First up this week we catch up with our newest contributor captain Preston Hukill with Puttin’n Sportsfishing | Virginia Beach VA and get a recap of the Miles of Love fishing tournament, the conditions, the fishing and of course, the prizes and winners! To get booked call or text (336) 624-5294 

Next we talk to Captain Andy Kim of Sashimi Sportfishing & Captain Robbie Bryan aboard Reel Release Sportfishing to learn all about the joys of Tog fishing! This is a MUST listen, filled with educational tips on tackle, bait, location, tide, boat prep and more! Plus a lot of laughs as we get to interact with these two captains who have joined forces to form ‘REEL SASHIMI’ winter wreck and tog charters! Contact Captain Andy 757-818-7380 Or give Captain Robbie a call 757-705-1366, to get booked for your next wreck fishing adventure.

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:

Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle 

Shoreline Plastics

Great Days Outdoors

KillerDock

Hilton's Realtime-Navigator

AFTCO

Salts Gone 

Fish Bites 

Sea Tow

Black Buffalo

Stayput Anchor

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. He talks us through the recent swordfish he caught as well as a fire seabass and triggerfish bite! 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 catch up with a new contributor, captain Preston Hukill with Puttin’n Sportsfishing | Virginia Beach VA and he shares with us his tips and tricks for targeting trophy Speckled Trout and Redfish inside the lynnhaven river. He is also a big advocate for the Miles of Love foundation, which is hosting a speckled trout tournament this weekend! Follow them on the socials and look for an update in the next week. To get booked call or text (336) 624-5294 

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:

Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle 

Shoreline Plastics

Great Days Outdoors

KillerDock

Hilton's Realtime-Navigator

AFTCO

Salts Gone 

Fish Bites 

Sea Tow

Black Buffalo

Stayput Anchor

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. giving us a quick peek into evening red drum trip with two trophies measuring over 50” long!  He also talks tips and tricks for seabass and triggerfish, it’s all about the square thumb size bait, what?!  But hey, it works!!  He also tells us a KILLER blue crap sandwich recipe that has me super hungry.  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 catch up with Captain CL Marshall, from Tangier Sound Charters to find out how the new boat has been performing, along with how and where he’s been targeting the striped bass!  There is never a shortage of good intel, stories and delicious seafood when you’re with Captain CL,  To get booked, give him a shout at 410-251-7341

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:

Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle 

Shoreline Plastics

Great Days Outdoors

KillerDock

Hilton's Realtime-Navigator

AFTCO

Salts Gone 

Fish Bites 

Sea Tow

Black Buffalo

Stayput Anchor

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 crew have been on the mahi and swordfish lately, and Russ gives us a great deep dive into the rigging, location and tactics you need to know before going on your next sword fishing trip! To contact and book: visit their website, call 757-681-8068 or email [email protected]  

Next we catch up with Captain Robbie Bryan aboard Reel Release Sportfishing to hear about the recent wreck trips for Seabass, Trigger Fish and some other unique species. After some tips and tricks, we jump into a very interesting and controversial topic, cobia regulations and citation data as well as a possible change in our ability to target trophy rockfish and redfish. This is a must listen. To book, visit his website: Reel Release Booking or give him a call 757-705-1366. 

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:

Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle 

Shoreline Plastics

Great Days Outdoors

KillerDock

Hilton's Realtime-Navigator

AFTCO

Salts Gone 

Fish Bites 

Sea Tow

Black Buffalo

Stayput Anchor

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 catch up with "Jet Ski Brian" Lockwood, to hear about the advantages of fishing from a PWC, as he ventures out and targets puppy drum and striper in shallow waters near the MM bridge, rocks and ledges.  

We have heard many talk about it, it’s time to take a deep dive into the new technology that is Yamaha Helm Master, with the local certified expert Troy Marine.  Their Service and Parts Manager, Andrew Kiser takes us through the nuts and bolts of how the system works, its capabilities, and most importantly, reliability! 

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:

Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle 

Shoreline Plastics

Great Days Outdoors

KillerDock

Hilton's Realtime-Navigator

AFTCO

Salts Gone 

Fish Bites 

Sea Tow

Black Buffalo

Stayput Anchor

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 weeks show starts out with a trip across the pond to hear about the home town of Captain Bill Pappas with Playin Hookey Charters, Hawaii.  He shares a few highlights of he, Russ and LB’s time together!  Next we go into detail about the insane battle with massive 250+lb swordfish that he and Russ spent over 3 hours fighting.  Lastly, he shares some of the recent wreck trips, targeting Mahi, Seabass, Flounder, Triggerfish and more.  Get booked and get hooked! (757) 619-3530

Next, we talk with Captain Travis Kemp, with Foolproof Sportfishing to talk about the latest news on whats happening inside Lynnhaven and Little Creek with the puppy drum and Speckled Trout bite.  He provides some good insights and tips/tricks to target these fish as they begin to settle into deeper and warmer water to prepare to weather the colder months.  Captain Travis will also be competing in an upcoming Surfishing Drum tournament, where he has historically done very well, we wish him luck!  To book with Captain Travis, visit his instagram Foolproof IG and direct message him or call/text  252- 435-5967.

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:

Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle 

Shoreline Plastics

Great Days Outdoors

KillerDock

Hilton's Realtime-Navigator

AFTCO

Salts Gone 

Fish Bites 

Sea Tow

Black Buffalo

Stayput Anchor

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 welcome back a new Captain to the show, Tripp Seed with Bay Roamer Charters | Portsmouth VA and he shares about a few of his recent wreck trips using his new trolling motor and his lithium battery that has proven to be extremely long lasting so far!  He gives us some tips on how to catch trigger fish along with several other pieces of advice that you can take with you on your next wreck trip.  If you don’t have a boat, get booked, go visit his social media or call (757) 650-3718

Next we talk with Captain Eric Meyers about Head’s N Tails Charters latest treck to Florida, taking the 27’ skiff and his new Bride Jaime, all the way to Jupiter Florida to chase Tarpon, Snook, Jacks, Grouper, Sharks and more!  He also talks us through the changing temps here in the Lynnhaven and how we can prepare our tackle boxes to get after the Reds and Trout even in fast moving current!  To book with Captain Eric, visit Heads N Tails Booking Website or call 757-573-9569. 

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:

Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle 

Shoreline Plastics

Great Days Outdoors

KillerDock

Hilton's Realtime-Navigator

AFTCO

Salts Gone 

Fish Bites 

Sea Tow

Black Buffalo

Stayput Anchor