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Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report

Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report

Written by: Great Days Outdoors
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The Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, hosted by Luke Barton, provides a weekly fishing report to anglers in our area. Local charter guides share what's biting on their trips, along with expert advice on how to be successful on your next trip. This show also promotes sustainable fishing practices in hopes to preserve this world-class fishery for generations.

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Episodes
  • Bluefin Tuna on Spinning Gear and Deep Water Black Seabass
    Feb 24 2026

    The Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report is your best resource for the Virginia Beach Fishing Report, Ocean View Fishing Report, Norfolk Fishing Report, Lynnhaven Inlet Fishing Report, and everywhere in between.

    For the anglers looking for an Eastern Shore Fishing Report, Hampton fishing report, Buckroe Beach Fishing Report, or York River fishing report, look no further. Every week we bring you a report for those anglers interested in a Cape Charles fishing report and a Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel fishing report and for every location in the Lower Chesapeake Bay. For our guys looking for the Virginia fishing report, we’ve got you covered.

    This week Captain Eric Meyers, with Heads N’ Tails Charters, shares some incredible first hand experience with Bluefin Tuna, on spinning tackle! Captain Eric, along with Greg Claud, Taylor Thompson, Austin Webb, Casey Ohmsen and his wife, Jeni Ohmsen of @shutterspeedva, trailered the Contender (one of their 4 boats) down to Hatteras, to go after the chance of hooking into a one of a kind sportish, using nothing more than spinning gear, poppers and stick baits. This first hand account of what the action was like will have you on the edge of your seat. The bite is still happening, so grab your stellas, 7’ 10” rods, and give him a call to book with Captain Eric, visit Heads N Tails Booking Website or call 757-573-9569.

    Next we talk to Captain Robbie Bryan aboard Reel Release Sportfishing to hear about their deep water adventures for trophy Black Seabass. He shares some great tips and tricks that will help you navigate to a winning spot, along with the tackle recipe to hold your wreck and eliminate tangles and breakoffs! The big comfy privateer does a great job getting you there and back comfortably. There is plenty of action in the coming months, with Tog, Reds and Cobia, let’s all pray for warmer weather. If you haven’t reserved your trip yet, give Captain Robbie a call 757-705-1366, to get booked for your next wreck fishing adventure.

    www.greatdaysoutdoors.com/lcbfr to be added to our email list and we'll send you the new show each week! All Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report Email Subscribers receive a PROMO CODE for a FREE AFTCO Camo Sunglasses Cleaner Cloth with the purchase of any products!

    Sponsors:

    KillerDock

    Hilton's Realtime-Navigator

    AFTCO

    Black Buffalo

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Fuel Tank 411, Seabass Fishing & Motors 4 Sale
    Feb 15 2026

    The Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report is your best resource for the Virginia Beach Fishing Report, Ocean View Fishing Report, Norfolk Fishing Report, Lynnhaven Inlet Fishing Report, and everywhere in between.

    For the anglers looking for an Eastern Shore Fishing Report, Hampton fishing report, Buckroe Beach Fishing Report, or York River fishing report, look no further. Every week we bring you a report for those anglers interested in a Cape Charles fishing report and a Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel fishing report and for every location in the Lower Chesapeake Bay. For our guys looking for the Virginia fishing report, we’ve got you covered.

    Fuel tanks are not what you think at face value! Captain Bill unpacks the difference between tank size, capacity and usable fuel, you will learn alot about how and why this is an important piece of information to ‘know before you go’.

    Next, we hear about his recent trips, targeting the highly coveted and delicious Black Seabass, as well as get educated on some of the challenges we face with the current regulations, fishable time frames, and how out of town boats have an impact on the total reported catch during Virginia’s special February season. There is no finger pointing here, only education on what we believe should be adjusted so that working boats and recreational anglers alike can target the bounty.

    Lastly, Captain Bill talks us through the packaged deal, coming in at $41,500, for a set of Yamaha 300’s, with right at 3.5k hours, all maintenance, auto pilot, dual station cables and steering hoses, the whole package you need to upgrade your dying motors or project build. Contact him today for fishing, involvement, or the motors, Playin Hookey Charters. Get booked and get hooked! (757) 619-3530.

    www.greatdaysoutdoors.com/lcbfr to be added to our email list and we'll send you the new show each week! All Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report Email Subscribers receive a PROMO CODE for a FREE AFTCO Camo Sunglasses Cleaner Cloth with the purchase of any products!

    Sponsors:

    Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle

    KillerDock

    Hilton's Realtime-Navigator

    AFTCO

    Black Buffalo

    SlipSki Solutions

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Annual Maintenance, Freezing Temps, Helm Master Joystick
    Feb 10 2026

    The Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report is your best resource for the Virginia Beach Fishing Report, Ocean View Fishing Report, Norfolk Fishing Report, Lynnhaven Inlet Fishing Report, and everywhere in between.

    For the anglers looking for an Eastern Shore Fishing Report, Hampton fishing report, Buckroe Beach Fishing Report, or York River fishing report, look no further. Every week we bring you a report for those anglers interested in a Cape Charles fishing report and a Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel fishing report and for every location in the Lower Chesapeake Bay. For our guys looking for the Virginia fishing report, we’ve got you covered.

    This week's special episode is a maintenance reminder for us all, annual maintenance is a key part of being a fisherman and boat owner. We cannot forget the little things, as they matter greatly when it comes to safe operation of the boat and a successful fishing season on the water.

    To walk us through what is important, we talk with the local certified expert from Troy Marine, Sales and Service Manager, Andrew Kiser. He also talks to us about the new wireless joystick for the helm master, as well as the importance of proper prep for when your outboard is up against sub freezing temperatures.

    www.greatdaysoutdoors.com/lcbfr to be added to our email list and we'll send you the new show each week! All Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report Email Subscribers receive a PROMO CODE for a FREE AFTCO Camo Sunglasses Cleaner Cloth with the purchase of any products!

    Sponsors:

    Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle

    Shoreline Plastics

    KillerDock

    Hilton's Realtime-Navigator

    AFTCO

    Black Buffalo

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    47 mins
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