Virginia Beach, VA Fishing Trip — August

Your Virginia Beach, VA Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 80°F / Low 70°F3.5" rain · 12 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in August

23 species
Mahi MahiExcellent
Mahi Mahi
Various
TunaExcellent
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
BluefishExcellent
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
TautogGood
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
Giant Sea BassGood
Giant Sea Bass
Various
SpotGood
Spot
Various
Shortnose SturgeonGood
Shortnose Sturgeon
Various
WeakfishGood
Weakfish
Various
White Sea BassGood
White Sea Bass
Various
Cownose RayGood
Cownose Ray
Various
Atlantic SturgeonGood
Atlantic Sturgeon
Various
ScupGood
Scup
Various
Spotted GarGood
Spotted Gar
Various
Spotted SeatroutGood
Spotted Seatrout
Various
Starry FlounderGood
Starry Flounder
Various
CroakerGood
Croaker
Various
Black DrumGood
Black Drum
Various
Black Sea BassGood
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
FlounderFair
Flounder
Various
Spotted BassFair
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Gulf SturgeonFair
Gulf Sturgeon
Various
Winter FlounderLow
Winter Flounder
Various

August Weather in Virginia Beach

80°F
Avg High
70°F
Avg Low
3.5"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

29 Guides Matched

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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.

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

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.

Tautog
Season:January 1 – March 31 and April 1 – December 31
Bag Limit:4 per person
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Check current regulations for any in-season adjustments.

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