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Chincoteague, VA Fishing Trip — March

Your Chincoteague, VA Fishing Trip

March2 peopleFamily Trip
High 56°F / Low 43°F4.6" rain · 7 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in March

8 species
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
TunaGood
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
FlounderGood
Flounder
Various
Mahi MahiFair
Mahi Mahi
Various
WeakfishFair
Weakfish
Various
Black Sea BassFair
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
TautogFair
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
BluefishFair
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting

March Weather in Chincoteague

56°F
Avg High
43°F
Avg Low
4.6"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

8 Guides Matched

Huntress Charters - Huntress Charters
Huntress Charters

Huntress Charters

5(84)Top Rated

See what to bring and what not to bring when you gear up for a fishing trip with Huntress Charters!

Chincoteague, Virginia
Jim's Dream Charter Fishing - Jim's Dream Charter Fishing
Jim's Dream Charter Fishing

Jim's Dream Charter Fishing

5(13)Top Rated

Jim's Dream Charter Fishing will take you on Full and Half Day Inland Fishing and Full Day Offshore Wrech Fishing from The Curtis Merritt Harbor Marina Chincoteague VA. Jim's Dream is also available for a Chincoteage Island Pony Swim Cruise. Go to www.jimsdream.com for more information.

Chincoteague, Virginia
Never Enough Sport Fishing, LLC - Never Enough Sport Fishing, LLC
Never Enough Sport Fishing, LLC

Never Enough Sport Fishing, LLC

5(4)Top Rated

Chicoteague Island VA Charter Fishing

Chincoteague, Virginia
Fish Tales - Fish Tales
Fish Tales

Fish Tales

5(2)Top Rated

Explore our fishing charters for the ultimate fishing experience. Join us for unforgettable fishing trips on the open water.

Chincoteague, Virginia
Fishawn Charters - Fishawn Charters
Fishawn Charters

Fishawn Charters

4.5(2)Top Rated
Chincoteague, Virginia
Wayne Lewis Charters - Wayne Lewis Charters
Wayne Lewis Charters

Wayne Lewis Charters

5(1)Top Rated

JS Expedition: Chincoteague & Assateague Island Boat Tours

Chincoteague, Virginia
Captain Steve's Bait and Tackle - Captain Steve's Bait and Tackle
Captain Steve's Bait and Tackle

Captain Steve's Bait and Tackle

4.7Top Rated
Chincoteague, Virginia
Island Queen Inland Charters - Koski, Charlie
Koski, Charlie

Island Queen Inland Charters

Chincoteague, Virginia

inshore
Chincoteague, Virginia
$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

Peak
1 / 2

Striped Bass

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Mahi Mahi

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Weakfish

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Tuna

saltwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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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.

Buy License Online — Virginia

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.

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.

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

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