Chesapeake, VA Fishing Trip — April
Your Chesapeake, VA Fishing Trip
April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 73°F / Low 53°F3.8" rain · 7 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in April
8 species
ExcellentStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
ExcellentFlounder
Various
GoodMahi Mahi
Various
GoodWeakfish
Various
GoodTautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
GoodBluefish
Trolling · Casting
GoodBlack Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
GoodTuna
Trolling · Chunking
April Weather in Chesapeake
73°F
Avg High
53°F
Avg Low
3.8"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
58 Guides Near Chesapeake
No guides are based in Chesapeake, but these guides operate nearby.
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150
Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.
What's Biting By Month
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Virginia Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$23
Non-Resident$47
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Freshwater and saltwater licenses sold separately. Trout license additional.
Species Regulations
Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:18-24 inch slot limit, except in the tidal Potomac River where the slot limit is 20-26 inches
Possession of striped bass or hybrid striped bass is prohibited on Gaston Lake and its tributaries from April 1 through May 31. Check local advisories for specific water bodies.
Flounder
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per person
Size Limit:16-inch minimum
Regulations can change frequently; always check the VMRC website before fishing.
Mahi Mahi
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Weakfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per person
Size Limit:16-inch minimum
Possession limit is one fish.