by James Ritch | Jun 10, 2022 | Sports
By Bill Hall – The recent appearance of Spanish mackerel in the lower bay means that all of the expected summertime species have arrived into Virginia waters. Cobia fishing continues to heat up, even though the legal season to keep a fish doesn’t arrive until June 15....
by James Ritch | Jun 3, 2022 | Sports
By Bill Hall – Spadefish and cobia have made their seasonal appearance in the lower Chesapeake Bay. Cobia, however, are illegal to possess until the legal season opens June 15. A recreational permit is also required for an angler to keep a cobia. The permits are free...
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 20, 2022 | Features
By Bill Hall – Fishing over the weekend was either surprisingly good or expectedly bad depending on who you spoke to. Tautog season closed Sunday, May 15, and remains closed until July 1. Unfortunately, the run of windy weather prevented a lot of anglers from...
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...
