Fishing Guides in Newport News, Virginia
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What's Biting in Newport News
8 species reported in the Newport News area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.
What's Biting By Month
Month-by-Month Fishing in Newport News, VA
Fishing in Newport News in January
January is a slower stretch for fishing around Newport News — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Newport News in February
February is a slower stretch for fishing around Newport News — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Newport News in March
3 species are active in and around Newport News in March: Flounder, Tuna, Striped Bass. Book one of Newport News's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Newport News in April
8 species are active in and around Newport News in April: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Newport News's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Newport News in May
8 species are active in and around Newport News in May: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Newport News's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Newport News in June
8 species are active in and around Newport News in June: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Newport News's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Newport News in July
7 species are active in and around Newport News in July: Weakfish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Newport News's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Newport News in August
6 species are active in and around Newport News in August: Weakfish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Bluefish. Book one of Newport News's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Newport News in September
8 species are active in and around Newport News in September: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Newport News's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Newport News in October
5 species are active in and around Newport News in October: Flounder, Tuna, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass. Book one of Newport News's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Newport News in November
2 species are active in and around Newport News in November: Tautog, Striped Bass. Book one of Newport News's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Newport News in December
December is a slower stretch for fishing around Newport News — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Newport News
Newport News, Virginia offers saltwater, brackish, saltwater fishing with 8 species reported in the area and 2 local guides ready to take you out. The best months to fish are April, May, June, September.
Best Months
Water Types
What You Can Catch in Newport News
Mahi Mahi
Chasing Mahi off Newport News means heading offshore, typically beyond the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, where the Gulf Stream's influence brings warmer, bluer water. Summer and early fall are prime time, as that's when these colorful predators follow the baitfish schools.
Full mahi mahi guide for Newport News →Striped Bass
The Chesapeake Bay and its surrounding waters near Newport News, Virginia, offer excellent striped bass fishing opportunities. The James River, in particular, is a known hotspot, especially during the spring spawning run.
Full striped bass guide for Newport News →Fisheries near Newport News
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Types of Fishing in Newport News
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