Plan a Fishing Trip to Virginia Beach, VA

29 guidesBest months: May, June, April, July

What's Biting in Virginia Beach Right Now

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

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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.