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.

The conversation this week is about the ‘little boat that could’. We talk with Michael Hosang with Fishing4Mortgages about his recent trip chasing and connecting with a giant bluefin tuna right off the coast of the lower chesapeake bay, just beyond the Chesapeake Light Tower, near the Windmills. He shares the tips and tricks he deployed, on a small 24’ center console, to successful locate, hook and land a BFT! We also get to hear a little about what’s going on in the mortgage world with rates. If you have a question, contact Michael Hosang - Tidewater Mortgage Services Inc. 

Additionally, follow him on Michael Hosang (@fishing4mortgages) • Instagram photos and videos and Facebook Michael Hosang and then go visit him at the boat show coming January 31-2nd, click here for info Mid-Atlantic Sports and Boat Show

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 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 we get ‘inside the minds’ of the mates!

Russ Morrow first mate aboard Playin Hookey Charters: Get booked and get hooked, for walk on’s text “PHCVB” to 757-522-2239 and for booking visit Playin Hookey Booking Site    

Ryan Porter first mate aboard Heads~N~Tails charters by Captn'Eric Meyers To book, visit Heads N Tails Booking Site  

Zay first mate aboard FinaoSportfishing, To get booked, visit Finao Sportfishing online or call today 757-530-4009      

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:

Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle 

Convert Solar

Sam Rust Seafood 

Great Days Outdoors

KillerDock

Hilton's Realtime-Navigator

AFTCO

Airmedcare 

Pure Flats 

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.

You won’t want to miss this information discussion with Tom Hilton of Hilton’s Realtime Navigator. We get to hear from Tom about some amazing things he is doing in the Gulf of America, deployed coast guard approved FADS, 14 in total, to create some incredible fishing opportunities for smaller center consoles, within reach and saving bigger vessels fuel. Check out the progress at Hitlon’s Texas FAD Network: http://www.texasfads.com/

Additionally, Tom shares the inside scoop on how their integration with common chart plotters, like Garmin, Furuno and Raymarine, can enable an angler to have chart overlays, with real time (data required via cell or starlink) updates, so you can navigate to the desired area based on what you’re seeing in real time! Truly a first of it’s kind, to learn more, visit: https://sat2nav.com/  

To subscribe: https://realtime-navigator.com/signup/index.php

For more info visit: Hilton's Realtime-Navigator 

For questions & support, call Tom: 713-530-2267

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 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 

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 New Year’s Episode, we are doing a deed dive with Robby Edmonds from Sam Rust Seafood learning about how the leader in quality and sustainable seafood, brings that fresh seafood from local waters, to local restaurant tables! We also learn about their recent visit with Steamboat Wharf Oysters getting out on the water with their team to learn how they develop an easy to shuck, deep cup, delicous oyster! We also find out about local restaraunts that are highlighted unique items from Virginia waters, such as Virginia Smooth Conch, aka ‘Channel Whelk’ and of course, the ruby red and delicious Bluefin Tuna. Follow Sam Rust on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with the latest from the regions largest independently owned and family operated seafood wholesaler!

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 

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 Christmas, we have a special gift of education and story time with Sussana Musick, Marine Biologist with the Virginia Institute of Marine Science. She shares the rich history, fun facts, and answers many frequently asked questions about the game fish tagging program. If you would like to get involved as a volunteer or have any questions about the program, visit them online at: VIMS Website or on social media: Virginia Game Fish Tagging Program. You can call 804-684-7166 or email [email protected]

Tune in to learn about cobia, flounder, tog, speckled trout, and many other cools species and some of the remarkable data that has been captured as well as how it helps conservation efforts and more!

And most importantly, have a very Merry Christmas!

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.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 

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 the amazing Bluefin Tuna bite that Captain Bill and mate Russ have been on! They have scored the Bluefin Tuna Hatrick, going 3 for 3 on their recent trips! Captain Bill shares about the commercial fishing process, as well as great tips and tricks to target these giants! 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 catch up with Captain Kaleb Underwood from Nauti-Dog FB Page & Nauti-Dog IG Page to talk about his trophy striped bass trips. 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

Lastly, 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 gives us a deep dive on how to be prepared with the right gear, available at Long Bay Pointe Bait & Tackle, to target speck’s in the colder months. To book, visit Heads N Tails Booking Site  

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 

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 Jay Brooks with Smoke Show Sportfishing about the exciting Bluefin Tune bite that has just begun here off of Virginia Beach. We discuss the technical nature of chasing these beasts, commercial harvest requirements, HMS permitting and more. To book a trip aboard the spacious and comfortable 54’ custom sportfish, contact them on their website: Smoke Show Website or call 757-797-9156   

Next, we talking to Michael Hosang with Fishing4Mortgages about spearfishing and what it would be like to be able to target a Bluefin Tuna, which is currently illegal. We discuss the pros & cons and what it might look like to find a compromise that enables an elite free diver to be able to add a trophy Bluefin Tuna to their bucketlist! Michael shares incredible stories of huge yellowfin on the west coast and in Costa Rica, and talks about just how remarkable of a challenge it is to target jumbo species like Tuna. If you want to learn more about spearfishing, or have a mortgage question, contact Michael Hosang - Tidewater Mortgage Services Inc. 

Lastly, we catch up with Captain Travis Kemp, with Foolproof Sportfishing to talk about deep water Speckled Trout fishing in the Elizabeth River. It’s an exciting time as the fishery seems to be heating up! We talk technical about rod/reel setup, line weight, lure, hook, sizing, retrieve method, depths, temps and more! Tune in for this great conversation and learn more about how to be successful on your next trip! To book with Captain Travis, visit his instagram Foolproof IG and direct message him or call/text 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

Airmedcare 

Saltsgone 

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 the amazing Bluefin Tuna fishery that is just kicking off nearshore of Virginia Beach coastline, anywhere from the windmills, to the Chesapeake Light Tower, to the NC buoy line, these mammoth size tuna’s are within reach for most anglers with a 25’ or greater center console! Captain Bill shares insights, stories and answers several ‘how to’ questions about these remarkable sport fish! 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 catch up with Captain Robbie Bryan aboard Reel Release Sportfishing to learn about what’s happening out at the wrecks with the Tautog and inshore bay waters with the trophy striped bass, aka rockfish. Captain Robbie discusses the technical side of wreck fishing for tog, the rigs, setup and how to anticipate the bite correctly. We also learn some interesting facts about what impact the snow melt has on the health of breeding grounds for striper. Capt. Robbie runs a 30 foot custom 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. 

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 

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 are excited to share a special segment with our Sponsor, Toadfish. We are talking with founder and lead creator Casey Davidson and learn about his passion for the business, why they exist, and the reason for the slogan ‘let’s put em back’. To learn more about Toadfish, or get your Christams shopping done, visit them online at Toadfish Website. They have an incredible Black Friday sale happening, so take advantage and stock up on some killer gear, tackle, tools and more!   

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.

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!

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