Norfolk, VA Fishing Trip — July
Your Norfolk, VA Fishing Trip
July2 peopleFamily Trip
High 89°F / Low 76°F4.3" rain · 16 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
What’s Biting in July
8 species
ExcellentMahi Mahi
Various
ExcellentBluefish
Trolling · Casting
ExcellentTuna
Trolling · Chunking
ExcellentBlack Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
GoodStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
GoodWeakfish
Various
GoodTautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
FairFlounder
Various
July Weather in Norfolk
89°F
Avg High
76°F
Avg Low
4.3"
Rainfall
16
Rainy Days
Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of 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 / offshore / freshwater Fishing
- Rain jacket or windbreaker
- Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
- Bug spray
- Rain gear
- 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
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.
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.
Black Sea Bass
Season:May 15 - December 31
Bag Limit:15 per person
Size Limit:13-inch minimum
Specific seasons and limits may vary by year, check current regulations.