Plan a Fishing Trip to Cape Charles, VA

5 guidesBest months: April, May, June, September

What's Biting in Cape Charles Right Now

Striped Bass
Goodboth
Trolling, Casting, Live Bait Fishing
Tuna
Goodsaltwater
Trolling, Chunking, Live Baiting
Flounder
GoodVarious
Mahi Mahi
FairVarious
Weakfish
FairVarious
Tautog
Fairsaltwater
Bottom fishing, Jigging, Live bait fishing
Black Sea Bass
Fairsaltwater
Bottom Fishing, Jigging, Live Bait
Bluefish
Fairsaltwater
Trolling, Casting, Live Baiting

What to Bring

Check with Cape Charles guides 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 offshore / inshore Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
  • Light rain jacket

Virginia Fishing License

License: Saltwater fishing license

White Sea Bass are a prohibited species in Virginia. Any caught must be immediately released.