Chincoteague, VA Fishing Trip — August
Your Chincoteague, VA Fishing Trip
August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 78°F / Low 70°F2.5" rain · 7 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in August
8 species
ExcellentMahi Mahi
Various
ExcellentTuna
Trolling · Chunking
ExcellentBluefish
Trolling · Casting
GoodWeakfish
Various
GoodBlack Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
GoodTautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
FairStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
FairFlounder
Various
August Weather in Chincoteague
78°F
Avg High
70°F
Avg Low
2.5"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
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
Mahi Mahi
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Tuna
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person per trip for bluefin tuna (with sub-limits based on size class); yellowfin, bigeye, and albacore tuna have a combined limit of 3 per person per trip.
Size Limit:Bluefin tuna have specific size restrictions that vary throughout the year. Consult current regulations.
Regulations for tuna fishing, especially bluefin, are subject to frequent in-season adjustments by NOAA Fisheries. Anglers must have an HMS permit and report catches.
Bluefish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person
Size Limit:No minimum size limit
Anglers must use inline non-offset circle hooks when fishing for bluefish with natural bait.
Weakfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per person
Size Limit:16-inch minimum
Possession limit is one fish.