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Tangier, VA Fishing Trip — April

Your Tangier, VA Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 61°F / Low 53°F4.2" rain · 8 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Hybrid Striped BassGood
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various

April Weather in Tangier

61°F
Avg High
53°F
Avg Low
4.2"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

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

34 Guides Near Tangier

No guides are based in Tangier, but these guides operate nearby.

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Tidewater Charters, LLC - Tidewater Charters, LLC
Tidewater Charters, LLC

Tidewater Charters, LLC

4.9(97)Top Rated

Ready to fish with a premier Chesapeake Bay Fishing Charters service? Join Captain Tyler Nonn on the Chesapeake Bay & Eastern Shore fisheries today!

Cape Charles, Virginia
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
Midnight Sun Charters - Midnight Sun Charters
Midnight Sun Charters

Midnight Sun Charters

5(36)Top Rated

Fishing Action

Reedville, Virginia
Capt. Billy's Charters - Capt. Billy's Charters
Capt. Billy's Charters

Capt. Billy's Charters

4.9(29)Top Rated

Looking for a marina that offers fishing charter services? We’ve got you covered. For detailed information about our offers, contact us

Heathsville, Virginia
Bay Quest Charters - David Rowe
David Rowe

Bay Quest Charters

5(25)Top Rated

Bay Quest Charters Fishing Season Are April Through December On The Chesapeake Bay And Potomac River. Fish With The Best Aboard Bay Quest!

freshwater
Lottsburg, Virginia
Chucks Charters - Chucks Charters
Chucks Charters

Chucks Charters

5(14)Top Rated

Searching for a fun activity to do in Richmond, Virginia? We offer Chesapeake Bay offshore charter boat fishing on two modern boats at affordable rates. Click here to contact us to learn more, or give us a call at 804-529-6450 to book a trip today!

Lottsburg, Virginia
Top Dog Charters - Top Dog Charters
Top Dog Charters

Top Dog Charters

5(14)Top Rated
Cape Charles, Virginia
Fisher's Bay Charters - Fisher's Bay Charters
Fisher's Bay Charters

Fisher's Bay Charters

5(13)Top Rated
Reedville, 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
Atlantic Coast Fishing Charters - Atlantic Coast Fishing Charters
Atlantic Coast Fishing Charters

Atlantic Coast Fishing Charters

5(11)Top Rated

We offer sport fishing trips along the East Coast at prime locations and times. We are located on the Deltaville Virginia side of the Chesapeake Bay .

Hartfield, Virginia
Crabbe’s Charter Fishing - Crabbe’s Charter Fishing
Crabbe’s Charter Fishing

Crabbe’s Charter Fishing

4.8(12)Top Rated
Heathsville, Virginia
Mathews Deadrise Charters - Mathews Deadrise Charters
Mathews Deadrise Charters

Mathews Deadrise Charters

5(7)Top Rated

Mathews Deadrise Charters offers history, oyster farm tours and fishing charters on the Chesapeake Bay from Mathews County, Virginia. Charter captain and waterman, Trey Sowers, also owns and operates Chapel Creek Oyster Company off the Piankatank River.

Grimstead, Virginia
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$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

Largemouth Bass

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Crappie

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

Hybrid Striped Bass

Various
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F
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J
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Also Consider Fishing In...

Virginia Beach29 guides · 67 miNorfolk8 guides · 64 miChincoteague8 guides · 33 miCape Charles5 guides · 38 miHampton4 guides · 57 miReedville4 guides · 16 mi

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 freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

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

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Some waters have special regulations; consult the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources regulations.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per day
Size Limit:No more than 1 over 24 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.

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