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.

First up this week is Captain Michael Hosang with Fishing4mortgages to hear about his epic trip to Costa Rica, targeting Tuna and Cubera Snapper. Then Captain Mike gives us a safety brief and shares a difficult story about how he and his dive buddy helped locate a diver who had passed away while diving alone. Finally, we dig into the safety surrounding Weather and Wave height, ‘knowing when to go’, talking abou thow to interpret the many different weather forecasts to better understand the likely timing and conditions of where you plan to fish or boat!

Contact him today for questions about your next mortgage need, or anything spearfishing related, Capt. Michael Hosang, 757-478-6122

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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.

We catch up with Captain Bill from Playin Hookey Charters to hear about his brand new Yamaha 350’s from Troy Marine. He talks us through all the new exciting features! He and Russ also went on an exploration trip to see where the Tog were biting. We also celebrate Captain’s health being clear and the ‘bad guy’ not being there. Lots to look forward to with this upcoming season, Get booked and get hooked! (757) 619-3530

Next, we catch up with Captain Colt North, with Litigator Sportfishing to hear about the winter maintenance they have been up to, a new trolling motor on the Intrepid, talking through advantages and performance of his Lithium batteries and of course, Kids Camps! We talk through the excitement that these kids get to experience, the learning, the comradery, and all that makes a great memory for your kid. Call him now, 757-345-9698, and book your kid’s dream fishing experience or your next charter.

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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.

Kicking off this week is a special kind of fishing tournament, for special young kids who are fighting cancer. If you love catching red fish, and being part of the fishing community that helps others, then go register or become a sponsor for Tight Lines for Tiny Fighters Fishing Tournament. This fundraiser will be giving all proceeds to help with families dealing with the challenge of pediatric cancer. In addition to being part of giving back in a big way, there are sponsor provided prizes as well as Calcutta’s that you can enter. With the help of Captain Josh Bourne - Wingman Guideservice & Captain Trip Seed - Bay Roamer, Ava Bourne is dedicating her time, energy and love coordinating to bring back this amazing event that started as her senior project last year and was a huge success, we hope you will join her and others to make the return of this event another big WIN!

Next we hear from Captain CL Marshall, of Tangier Sound Charters to find out what he has been up to as well as learn about the inspiration for his new published book, The Seasons of The Chesapeake, which you can purchase the paperback for you self now, from Barnes & Nobles. Captain CL also shares about their catches of crappie and yellow perch, using a very unique bobber trolling method that has proven effective that, even pickerel and blue catfish! He also shares some tips for the upcoming black and red drum season that marks the start of spring fishing for him! To get booked, give him a shout at 410-251-7341

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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’s episode is special, we sit down with local expert Connor Capps, of Capps Boatworks, Inc. | Virginia Beach VA, founded in 1986 and has servicing boaters in our area with the highest quality workmanship ever since.

Connor and I dig into the history of Capps, how his father Nelva Capps got started, which oddly enough, was due to a hurricane, a coast guard rescue, and a 74’ trawler sinking just off of Hatteras! It’s a really cool story that will have you on the edge of your seat.

Since Nelva's retirement, Capps Boatworks is now operated by his son Connor, who has continued the legacy his father built, that being quality workmanship, dedication to doing things the right way, no cutting corners, and keeping the commercial and recreational boaters out on the water where they want to be, and safely!

During this conversation, you’ll learn all the different lines of service they offer, from annual bottom paint and maintenance, to custom repairs and paint finishes, including fiberglass, wood and composites. 

Need a new transom, adding a bracket, or doing a fresh new gel coat? Go ahead and contact Capps today, visit their website, Capps Boatworks, call (757) 496-0311 or email [email protected]

Go to 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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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 Captain Eric Meyers, with Heads N’ Tails Charters, shares some incredible first hand experience with Bluefin Tuna, on spinning tackle!  Captain Eric, along with Greg Claud, Taylor Thompson, Austin Webb, Casey Ohmsen and his wife, Jeni Ohmsen of @shutterspeedva, trailered the Contender (one of their 4 boats) down to Hatteras, to go after the chance of hooking into a one of a kind sportish, using nothing more than spinning gear, poppers and stick baits.  This first hand account of what the action was like will have you on the edge of your seat.  The bite is still happening, so grab your stellas, 7’ 10” rods, and give him a call to book with Captain Eric, visit Heads N Tails Booking Website or call 757-573-9569. 

Next we talk to Captain Robbie Bryan aboard Reel Release Sportfishing to hear about their deep water adventures for trophy Black Seabass. He shares some great tips and tricks that will help you navigate to a winning spot, along with the tackle recipe to hold your wreck and eliminate tangles and breakoffs! The big comfy privateer does a great job getting you there and back comfortably. There is plenty of action in the coming months, with Tog, Reds and Cobia, let’s all pray for warmer weather. If you haven’t reserved your trip yet, 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!

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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.

Fuel tanks are not what you think at face value! Captain Bill unpacks the difference between tank size, capacity and usable fuel, you will learn alot about how and why this is an important piece of information to ‘know before you go’. 

Next, we hear about his recent trips, targeting the highly coveted and delicious Black Seabass, as well as get educated on some of the challenges we face with the current regulations, fishable time frames, and how out of town boats have an impact on the total reported catch during Virginia’s special February season. There is no finger pointing here, only education on what we believe should be adjusted so that working boats and recreational anglers alike can target the bounty. 

Lastly, Captain Bill talks us through the packaged deal, coming in at $41,500, for a set of Yamaha 300’s, with right at 3.5k hours, all maintenance, auto pilot, dual station cables and steering hoses, the whole package you need to upgrade your dying motors or project build. Contact him today for fishing, involvement, or the motors, Playin Hookey Charters. Get booked and get hooked! (757) 619-3530. 

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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SlipSki Solutions

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's special episode is a maintenance reminder for us all, annual maintenance is a key part of being a fisherman and boat owner. We cannot forget the little things, as they matter greatly when it comes to safe operation of the boat and a successful fishing season on the water. 

To walk us through what is important, we talk with the local certified expert from Troy Marine, Sales and Service Manager, Andrew Kiser. He also talks to us about the new wireless joystick for the helm master, as well as the importance of proper prep for when your outboard is up against sub freezing temperatures. 

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 

Shoreline Plastics

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Black Buffalo

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 Eric Meyers about Head’s N Tails Charters about the JUMBO Bluefin Tuna that he caught while fishing from his skiff out of NC! He walks us through his plan, the adventure, the bite, tackle and everything that went into connecting with this giant 100+ inch fish! The seabass and puppy drum season is right around the corner, to book with Captain Eric, visit Heads N Tails Booking Website or call 757-573-9569. 

Next we talk with Jeni Ohmsen, of @shutterspeedva to get the recap after the first ever ‘Tribute to the Bay’. She shares her unique perspective as the author and creator, of what it was like having all her extended family, aka the Charter Guides of the Lower Chesapeake Bay, all under one roof! It felt like something somehwere between a high school reunion and a Christmas part! She also talks about some of her favorite moments from the night and what to expect from Shutterspeed in the 2026 fishing season. Remember, Jeni offers free ride along’s, where you can have her aboard your vessel and get pro photos capturing the experience, available for purchase afterwards. For more info, give her a call! 757-536-7859 or visit her Link Tree   

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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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 Captain Travis Kemp, with Foolproof Sportfishing to talk about the latest news on what's happening with the gator Speckled Trout bite inside the Elizabeth River. He shares some really good tips on how to adjust your tackle, setup and method to get those big bites when it is really cold above and below the water. He also talks about how excited he is for the upcoming bull red and giant cobia, now is the time to book if you want to get a premier date, or a tournament date on the calendar. To book with Captain Travis, visit his instagram Foolproof IG and direct message him or call/text 252- 435-5967.

After a wild ride on FB live catching and releasing a GIANT Bluefin Tuna, we talk to Captain Bill Pappas with Playin Hookey Charters. He talks us through his location, tackle, speed, lure, and how he fought it to ensure a safe release and getting his DTX minnow back! Speaking of the green machine DTX, he tells us a classic wild Bill story about 2 giant MAKO sharks that were caught and released using that same exact lure. February seabass is around the corner, give him a shout today! Get booked and get hooked! (757) 619-3530

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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 is Captain Michael Hosang with Fishing4mortgages to hear about his epic Bluefin Tuna they caught on the ‘little boat that could’ 24’ Sea Hunt. He joined up with Captain Austin, Captain Zay, and Addicted Angler, to venture out and look for their shot at a trophy. They had a wild ride with a giant 500+ pounder! Tune in to listen to the action, as well as get some bonus insights on the current Mortgage landscape. Contact him today for questions about your next mortgage need, or anything spearfishing related, Capt. Michael Hosang, 757-478-6122

Next we talk to Captain Andy Kim of Sashimi Sportfishing to talk about deep water Tog fishing! This is a MUST listen, filled with educational tips on tackle, bait, location, tide, boat prep and more! Contact Captain Andy 757-818-7380 to get booked for your next wreck fishing adventure.

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