Fall Surf Fishing on Assateague Island: Stripers, Blues, and Drum
Assateague Island's fall surf season delivers migrating striped bass, bluefish, and red drum to miles of wild, undevelop...
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Chincoteague Fishing
Chincoteague Island is famous for its wild ponies and world-class fishing in the bays, channels, and offshore waters of Virginia's Eastern Shore. The island's sheltered backwaters hold flounder, speckled trout, and redfish, while the nearby offshore waters produce excellent tuna, marlin, and shark fishing.
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What's Biting in Chincoteague?
See which species are available each month, color-coded by activity level.
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Species Glossary
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Chincoteague Fish Species
10+ species organized by fishing type. Click any species to learn more.
Inshore Species
Fish the bays, flats, and passes close to shore.
Nearshore Species
Target reefs, wrecks, and structure within a few miles of land.
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Fishing Charter Types in Chincoteague
Understanding the different charter types will help you book the perfect trip for your group.
INSHORE
Fish the bays, flats, and passes close to shore. Target redfish, speckled trout, flounder and more in calm, protected waters.
View Inshore ChartersNEARSHORE
Fish the reefs, wrecks, and structure 1-9 miles offshore. Target snapper, grouper, cobia and more over natural and artificial reefs.
View Nearshore ChartersDEEP SEA FISHING
Deep sea fishing 20+ miles out. Chase tuna, marlin, mahi mahi, wahoo and other pelagic gamefish in blue water.
View Deep Sea Fishing ChartersTROLLING
Cover water by dragging lures or bait behind a moving boat to target pelagic species.
View Trolling ChartersBOTTOM FISHING
Drop baits to the ocean floor to target snapper, grouper, and other reef dwellers.
View Bottom Fishing ChartersFLY FISHING
Sight-cast with fly rods on the flats for redfish, trout, and tarpon.
View Fly Fishing ChartersSURF FISHING
Fish from the beach or wade into the surf to target pompano, whiting, and redfish.
View Surf Fishing ChartersKAYAK FISHING
Paddle out for a more intimate fishing experience on bays and nearshore waters.
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Chincoteague Fishing Blog
Local insights, seasonal reports, and expert tips for fishing in Chincoteague.
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Chincoteague Fishing Reviews
Flounder Slamming in the Channels
Worked the channels between Chincoteague and Assateague islands and the Flounder were stacked up on every ledge. Drifted Gulp baits and put our limit in the box by mid-morning. Several doormat-sized fish over 22 inches made it a trip to remember.
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Captain Wayne
July
Flounder
Speckled Trout in the Back Bays
Fished the back bays behind Chincoteague Island on a calm June morning and the Speckled Trout were all over the grass flats. Caught them on soft plastic jigs with a steady retrieve. Ended the trip with 15 beautiful trout and some slot Redfish.
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Captain Elena
June
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Offshore Canyon Trip Delivered Big
Ran offshore out of Chincoteague to the Washington Canyon and found a temperature break loaded with Yellowfin Tuna and Mahi. Put eight yellowfin in the box and lost a White Marlin at the leader. An epic offshore day from the Eastern Shore.
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Captain Hank
August
Yellowfin Tuna
Mahi Mahi
Redfish on the Flats Were Amazing
Sight-fished for Redfish on the shallow flats near Chincoteague Bay and had an incredible day. The water was clear enough to spot tailing fish at 50 yards. Landed six bull Reds with the biggest going 42 inches. A true Eastern Shore gem.
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Captain Sonia
September
Redfish
White Marlin Madness
Made the run to the canyons out of Chincoteague and the White Marlin were fired up on the troll. We raised nine fish and released five on ballyhoo and spreader bars. Also boxed some nice Mahi on the way in. Outstanding bluewater fishing.
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Captain Todd
August
White Marlin
Mahi Mahi
Surf Fishing Assateague Was Perfect
Hit the beach on Assateague Island at sunrise and the Flounder were right in the wash. Also caught some beautiful Speckled Trout casting cut bait into the sloughs. Chincoteague is a hidden gem for surf fishing on the Eastern Shore.
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Captain Ingrid
May
Flounder
Speckled Trout
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