Featured Tautog Guides
Expert captains ready to take you on your next adventure in Virginia.


Takedown Sportfishing
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Playin Hookey Charters
Virginia Beach Fishing Charter that runs out of Rudee inlet. Sportfishing, family fishing, inshore fishing, offshore fishing, swordfishing, tuna fishing, seabass, Tautog, Cobia, flounder, group charters.


Class Act Charters LLC
Class Act Charters runs the best Fishing Charter. Learn more about Chesapeake Bay Fishing Charter, Black Drum, Bluefish., Cobia, Redfish, Sea Bass, Sheepshead, Spadefish, Spanish Mackerel, Striped Bass, Tautog, Chesapeake Bay Fishing Charter, Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, chesapeake bay fishing seasons
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Tautog
Tautog fishing in VA: focus on seasonal forage and water conditions near Big Island. Use natural presentations and adjust depth with temperature and current.
How to Catch Tautog
Tautog Fishing Regulations in Virginia
Open Season
January 1 – March 31 and April 1 – December 31
Daily Bag Limit
4 per person
Size Limit
16-inch minimum
License Required
Saltwater fishing license
Check current regulations for any in-season adjustments.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the Virginia state wildlife agency before fishing.
