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June 24, 2026

The voice of Accomack and Northampton counties on Virginia’s Eastern Shore

Fishing from the Shore

Fishing from the Shore

By Bill Hall – High water temperatures and lower oxygen levels have combined to impact a lot of the local fishing activity negatively. Fishing early in the morning, especially during the latter portion of a rising  tide, will often improve your odds of catching....
Fishing from the Shore

Fishing from the Shore

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...
Fishing From The Shore

Fishing From The Shore

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...
Fishing From the Shore

Fishing From the Shore

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...
Fishing from the Shore

Fishing from the Shore

By Bill Hall – Fishing on both sides of the peninsula continues to improve, with only the April winds limiting the action. Black and red drum have been landed from the Chesapeake Bay BridgeTunnel all the way up into the waters of southern Maryland, with most of the...