Virginia Beach, VA Fishing Trip — October
Your Virginia Beach, VA Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
What’s Biting in October
23 species
ExcellentTautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
ExcellentSpotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
GoodStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
GoodTuna
Trolling · Chunking
GoodFlounder
Various
FairMahi Mahi
Various
FairBluefish
Trolling · Casting
FairGiant Sea Bass
Various
FairSpot
Various
FairShortnose Sturgeon
Various
FairWeakfish
Various
FairWhite Sea Bass
Various
FairCownose Ray
Various
FairWinter Flounder
Various
FairAtlantic Sturgeon
Various
FairScup
Various
FairSpotted Gar
Various
FairSpotted Seatrout
Various
FairStarry Flounder
Various
FairCroaker
Various
FairBlack Drum
Various
FairBlack Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
LowGulf Sturgeon
Various
29 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.
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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
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.
Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum
Largemouth and spotted bass are combined for creel and length limits.
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.