by James Ritch | Aug 19, 2022 | Fishing Report, Sports
By Bill Hall — The calendar may still say summer, but the movements of the fish populations are more consistent with the beginning of the autumn season. Cobia and spadefish numbers continue to decline inside the Chesapeake Bay, with the fish beginning to stage at the...
by James Ritch | Jul 15, 2022 | Fishing Report, Sports
By Bill Hall – Cobia catches diminished slightly in number over the last week. Whether this is a temporary lull in the fishery or an indication that the fishery has peaked remains to be seen. Inshore flounder fishing continues to be good as long as the water clarity...
by James Ritch | May 29, 2022 | Fishing Report, Sports
By Bill Hall – While the recent air temperatures may have felt more like August than May, the recent fishing action has been equally as hot. Black drum fishing has been very good, with anglers starting to recognize the importance of releasing some of these...
by James Ritch | May 13, 2022 | Features, Fishing Report
By Bill Hall – The calendar may read May, but the recent winds have felt more like March and the showers have been more reminiscent of April, as the local fishing action was severely affected from the effects of last weekend’s slow moving nor’easter. Windy conditions...
by James Ritch | May 6, 2022 | Fishing Report, Headlines
By Bill Hall – As of May 1, the minimum length for legal summer flounder in Virginia waters is 16 inches. The possession limit remains at four fish per person. Prior to May 1, the minimum length was set at 16.5 inches. Upper Shore – Captain Matt Abell, at the Sea...
by James Ritch | Apr 29, 2022 | Features, Fishing Report
By Bill Hall – The recent stretch of nice weather, combined with two large flounder tournaments, produced a surge of activity on the water. Last weekend brought about a noticeable increase in boat traffic, with many local anglers putting their boats in the water for...
