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 (web) Knot Tuggin Sportfishing & (FB) Knot Tuggin Facebook for the Offshore report targeting Tuna and mahi and talking about his 3rd place finish in the 2024 VB TUNA TOURNAMENT. Captain Zach provides some tips and tricks to use when targeting Tuna and Mahi. Contact: (757) 685-6873

Captain Richard Wasdin with ReelBlessed Sportfishing Charters brings us a nearshore report talking about how he targets Cobia, croaker, round head, red drum and flounder and techniques chumming for cobia. He describes his flounder setup and how to keep the bite once hooked up. He operates ReelBlessed Sportfishing Custom Fishing Rods building rods to cover several different species. Contact Captain Richard at 757-602-6303 or email [email protected] 

Lastly, we talk to Tye Griffith, a veteran fly fisherman representing Seven Fly Seven, fishing the Lower Chesapeake Bay area, Florida and Hawaii. He talks about his experiences catching Cobia and Red drum on the fly, the importance of good communication, thoughtful boat layout and more! For a local fly guide, contact Captain Chris Newsome with Bay Fly Fishing, LLC Bay Fly Fishing Instagram 804-815-4895 [email protected]. For an adventure in Tampa Florida, check out Tampa Fly Fishing Guide - Ethan Kiburz or for Hawaii, Hawaii on the Fly.  

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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're talking to Jay Brooks with Smoke Show Sportfishing for the Offshore report targeting Blue Marlin, Tuna as well as several inshow species for half day trips such as ribbonfish and spanish mackerel. Smoke Show offers several types of trips, contact 757-301-0076 or email [email protected] 

For the nearshore report, we hear from a local legend, Jet Ski Brian, where we discuss how he started his journey fishing from a jetski, and how he uses that custom PWC to target several species from Wahoo, to Tautog, Red Drum and Flounder, all from the comfort of his specially outfitted jet ski. Give it a try, contact PWC FISHING in Newport News, PWC Main Website. Follow Brian M. Lockwood on Facebook for all his fishing adventures!  

The final report is a spearfishing report with Michael Hosang from fishing4mortgages with Tidewater Mortgage Services, where we get into all the details of gear, safety and where and how to target species in the Lower Chesapeake Bay like Cobia, Sheepshead, Spadefish and more. www.Fishing4Mortgages.com | [email protected] | 757-478-6122 | Spearfishing gear: https://makospearguns.com/ | Local Spearfishing Charter: https://krakenchartersva.com/ | Va Beach Spearfishing Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/vbs.lostboys.life

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Anglers & Sponsors - contact Kim Johnson from ODUAA and Mark Lozier of Oceans East, who are hosting the 6th ODU Alumni - Monarch Cobia Classic 2024 Monarch Cobia Classic Facebook Page and learn about the ODU Alumni Association Website and who these funds benefit. To become a sponsor of this event, click here for Sponsorship Information Contact: Kimberly Johnson [email protected] (757) 683-3123

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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're talking to Captain Colt North with Litigator Sportfishing for the Offshore report targeting Tuna and Blueline Tile fish. Captain Colt goes into detail about the water temps, location and electronics setup he likes to use when targeting those species. 757-345-9698

Captain Jack Limroth from King Tide Charters brings us the nearshore report and we talk about dos and don’ts of all things Sheepshead fishing. We discuss the tackle setup, the baits of choice and the strategy for finding those fish and getting hooked up to those delicious toothy mouthed jailbirds! Captain Jack also shares the importance of sustainable fishing, he suggests we limit our harvest to 2 per person to help preserve the population. 757-687-9973

The final report is a Cobia report from Captain Austin Hayne with Finao Sportfishing & TWITCH WITH FINAO LIVE, where we dig deep into all things Cobia fishing, technique, bait, netting, and more. This segment will give you some great tips on how to prepare for the upcoming tournament season or your next adventure targeting this exciting and explosive sportfish. 757-530-4009

Lastly, we talk with Kim Johnson from ODUAA and Mark Lozier of Oceans East, who are hosting the 6th ODU Alumni - Monarch Cobia Classic 2024 Monarch Cobia Classic Facebook Page and learn about the ODU Alumni Association Website and who these funds benefit. To become a sponsor of this event, click here for Sponsorship Information Contact: Kimberly Johnson [email protected] (757) 683-3123

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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.

The 2024 Monarch Cobia Classic- July 11-13th, become a Sponsor OR register your team now! Learn more at: ODU Alumni - Monarch Cobia Classic 2024 & Monarch Cobia Classic & ODU Alumni Association Contact: Kimberly Johnson [email protected] (757) 683-3123

This week we're talking to Captain Zach Castro with (web) Knot Tuggin Sportfishing & (FB) Knot Tuggin Facebookfor the Offshore report targeting Tuna. Captain Zach shares key insights for lures, safety and boat operation, to improve your chances of raising and catching those delicious yellowfin and jumbo big-eye that swim off our coast. When he’s ‘Knot’ running the tugboat, he offers up to 6 person charters onboard a spacious and well appointed 35’ Carolina Classic that is a proven tuna killing machine. Contact: (757) 685-6873

The final report is an inshore report from Captain Kenny Mills with Sea Shift Sportfishing, targeting cobia and redfish, discussing strategy for how captains can work together, communicate and catch as many bull red drum as possible! Contact: (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!

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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're talking to Captain Jake Boltz with FLY'N FISH Sportfishing for the Offshore report targeting Blueline Tile & Seabass, as well as some bonus bull Red Drum Schools nearshore on their troll back to the marina. We also discussed their participation assisting the Mid-Atlantic Whale Monitoring Project in the project targeting and tracking whale activity way offshore, beyond the canyon ledge. Contact Captain Jake via their Web page or by phone at (757)-769-9545.  

The final report is an inshore report from Captain Jack Limroth, onboard King Tide Charters, LLC (@kingtide_charters)  (757)-687-9973, where we get into what's biting near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay and Oceanfront, with cobia and red drum being the primary species targeted. We discuss strategy for how to cast, what lures to use, the rod and reel setup, the line type and weight as well as an in depth discussion about safe release practices. Captain Jack shares how he and his mate William, along with Captain Travis Kemp, with Foolproof Fishing Charters (252) 435-5967, managed to catch and release 43 cobia in a single day!  

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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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 Colt North with Litigator Sportfishing for the Offshore report targeting blue Marlin. Captain Colt tells us about some of the important details regarding water temp and depth, when locating the bait you want to see nearby when trying to bring those big blues into your spread. Exciting story about an epic day they had going 2 for 3 on big blues over 400lbs!

Captain Bill Pappas Jr. onboard Playin Hookey Charters brings us the nearshore report and we talk about what’s been happening with the Black Seabass fishing on the wrecks, he shares some great tips on how to target those fish once you’re on the wreck, along with the tackle and bait of choice to be successful. Playin Hookey also took a family bottom fishing inshore, and helped the father, who is BLIND, catch his personal best Cobia! We wrap up this report with Captain Bill sharing his fried Coconut Sea Bass recipe and man it sounds tasty!  

The final report is an inshore report from Captain Eric Meyers on Heads n Tails Fishing Charters where we get into what's biting inside the Lynnhaven Inlet, with big chopper bluefish being the primary species targeted, discussing strategy for how to rig your lures to avoid getting bit off, along with tips on the best lures and plugs to use to entice a bite from these explosive fish! 

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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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 Jake Boltz with Fly N Fish Sportfishing for the offshore report targeting Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Marlin, Mahi, Seabass, spadefish and flounder. Captain Jake talks about how they combine technology with their knowledge on the water to find the right water to target their desired species. He also talks about the tackle and strategies they use while offshore.

Captain Austin Hayne with FINAO Sportfishing brings us a report on the Striped Bass and Bluefish action that has been happening at night near the mouth of the rivers and inside the Chesapeake Bay, we talk about the key elements he looks for to put together a successful trip. He discusses lure type, rod/reel setup and line size that he uses while targeting stripers. 

The final report is also with Captain Austin Hayne, he talks about a recording early season Cobia and Red Drum bite that he experienced off the coast of Virginia Beach as those fish start their migration north into the Chesapeake Bay. He talks about what size and color jigs he likes to use, how to work that lure to get a bite and a few big fish stories from their adventure.

With the fishing season heating up, it is critical to take care of your boat's safety and maintenance items before heading out on that next fishing trip. Local expert Brad Herndon with Oyster Cove Boatworks, gives us his top 5 list for both safety and maintenance items that all boaters should take care of before starting their season.

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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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. onboard Playin’ Hookey for the Offshore report targeting tuna, mahi, seabass, golden tile, blueline tile, rosefish & grouper.

The final report is an inshore report from Captain Eric Meyers, on Heads N’ Tails Charters where we get into what's biting inside the lynnhaven inlet in shallower waters, puppy drum being the primary species targeted, discussing strategy for what structure to look for, depth, current & lure color. 

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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