Virginia Beach, VA Fishing Trip — February

Your Virginia Beach, VA Fishing Trip

February2 peopleFamily Trip
High 51°F / Low 37°F5.5" rain · 15 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in February

23 species
Winter FlounderGood
Winter Flounder
Various
Spotted SeatroutGood
Spotted Seatrout
Various
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
TunaFair
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
FlounderFair
Flounder
Various
TautogFair
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
Spotted BassFair
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Starry FlounderFair
Starry Flounder
Various
Black DrumFair
Black Drum
Various
Mahi MahiLow
Mahi Mahi
Various
BluefishLow
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
Giant Sea BassLow
Giant Sea Bass
Various
SpotLow
Spot
Various
Shortnose SturgeonLow
Shortnose Sturgeon
Various
WeakfishLow
Weakfish
Various
White Sea BassLow
White Sea Bass
Various
Cownose RayLow
Cownose Ray
Various
Atlantic SturgeonLow
Atlantic Sturgeon
Various
ScupLow
Scup
Various
Spotted GarLow
Spotted Gar
Various
CroakerLow
Croaker
Various
Gulf SturgeonLow
Gulf Sturgeon
Various
Black Sea BassLow
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging

February Weather in Virginia Beach

51°F
Avg High
37°F
Avg Low
5.5"
Rainfall
15
Rainy Days

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

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

Winter Flounder
Season:Closed
Bag Limit:0
Size Limit:No minimum size

Winter Flounder is currently closed to harvest in Virginia waters.

Spotted Seatrout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per person per day
Size Limit:14-24 inch slot limit, only one fish greater than 24 inches may be possessed

Consult the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) website for the most up-to-date regulations and any potential closures.

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.

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