Chincoteague, VA Fishing Trip — April
Your Chincoteague, VA Fishing Trip
April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 63°F / Low 50°F5.5" rain · 8 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in April
8 species
ExcellentStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
ExcellentFlounder
Various
GoodMahi Mahi
Various
GoodWeakfish
Various
GoodTuna
Trolling · Chunking
GoodBlack Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
GoodTautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
GoodBluefish
Trolling · Casting
April Weather in Chincoteague
63°F
Avg High
50°F
Avg Low
5.5"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
8 Guides Matched
$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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What to Bring
Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:
Essentials
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Polarized sunglasses
- Hat or visor
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Non-marking shoes or deck shoes
Food & Personal
- Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
- Snacks or lunch
- Cooler for your catch
- Motion sickness medication (if needed)
- Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
- Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)
For inshore Fishing
- Light rain jacket
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.