Plan a Fishing Trip to Virginia Beach, VA

29 guidesBest months: May, June, April, July

What's Biting in Virginia Beach Right Now

Striped Bass
Goodboth
Trolling, Casting, Live Bait Fishing
Tuna
Goodsaltwater
Trolling, Chunking, Live Baiting
Flounder
GoodVarious
Spotted Bass
Goodfreshwater
Casting, Jigging, Trolling
Winter Flounder
GoodVarious
Spotted Seatrout
GoodVarious
Starry Flounder
GoodVarious
Black Drum
GoodVarious
Mahi Mahi
FairVarious
Tautog
Fairsaltwater
Bottom fishing, Jigging, Live bait fishing
Bluefish
Fairsaltwater
Trolling, Casting, Live Baiting
Giant Sea Bass
FairVarious
Spot
FairVarious
Shortnose Sturgeon
FairVarious
Weakfish
FairVarious
White Sea Bass
FairVarious
Cownose Ray
FairVarious
Atlantic Sturgeon
FairVarious
Scup
FairVarious
Spotted Gar
FairVarious
Croaker
FairVarious
Gulf Sturgeon
FairVarious
Black Sea Bass
Fairsaltwater
Bottom Fishing, Jigging, Live Bait

Top Fishing Guides in Virginia Beach

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What to Bring

Check with Virginia Beach 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 inshore Fishing

  • 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.