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Things to know!
Below you'll find fishing reports and blog posts. Some of this information may be helpful to you, and if you have any questions, please contact us, and I'll be happy to help in any way that I can. Please read the "pinned" posts before we head out on your trip!
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Catch and Release
The life and health of the Bay is at stake. I strongly prefer to practice C+R. The days of pictures where docks are filled with fish...
Chris Malgee
Feb 16, 20222 min read
342
The targeted species
These are the fish that we're likely to come across, and can specifically target throughout the year. Inshore and backcountry fishing in...
Chris Malgee
Feb 16, 20223 min read
496
Frequently Asked Questions
The most common questions and answers regarding going out on a guided fishing trip How many people can come on the trip? The boat is...
Chris Malgee
Feb 16, 20223 min read
233
May 2025 Fishing Report
A look towards the fly and light tackle fishing available in the Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Hampton Roads area during the month of May
Chris Malgee
Apr 304 min read
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April 2025 Fishing Report
Spring bringing the marsh back to life Just a week and a half ago, we were still in a winter pattern, with the primary concern of most of...
Chris Malgee
Apr 14 min read
76
March 2025 Fishing Report
Update to the fishing here in Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads area for light tackle and fly-fishing in March
Chris Malgee
Mar 34 min read
73
February Fishing Report
A monthly update to fishing conditions near Virginia Beach and Norfolk
Chris Malgee
Feb 13 min read
69
January 2025 Fishing Report
Virginia Beach fishing report for January 2025
Chris Malgee
Jan 33 min read
54
December 2024 Fishing Report
December fishing report for Virginia Beach inshore.
Chris Malgee
Dec 1, 20243 min read
39
November Fishing Report 2024
Hampton Roads and Virginia Beach fishing and fly fishing report for November 2024
Chris Malgee
Nov 1, 20244 min read
53
October 2024 Fishing Report
Fly fishing and spin fishing shallow water in Virginia saltwater for redfish, trout, striped bass, and more
Chris Malgee
Oct 2, 20244 min read
67
September 2024 Fishing Report
Latest fishing report for Virginia's shallow water fishery for light tackle and fly anglers.
Chris Malgee
Sep 2, 20244 min read
108
August 2024 Fishing Report
Update to the fishing for this month inshore and backcountry for the Virginia Beach area
Chris Malgee
Aug 4, 20243 min read
95
May 2024 Fishing Report
We finally seem to have a solid warm trend that will stay with us, and the water is really coming to life. We’re losing much of that...
Chris Malgee
May 5, 20244 min read
98
April 2024 Fishing Report
Hampton=Roads Saltwater Fishing Report for April 2024
Chris Malgee
Mar 29, 20244 min read
335
March 2024 Fishing Report
For the first time in a while, the fishing from the beginning of the month will be pretty different from the end. March is the time of...
Chris Malgee
Mar 4, 20243 min read
121
Casting Away the Drama
Over the past few years, the fly-angling circle in Hampton Roads has been reeling (pun intended) from in-fighting over an effective style...
Chris Malgee
Feb 18, 20246 min read
532
February Fishing Report
February, as usual, is essentially the same as January. Not a lot of new patterns happening while the cold remains over our area. ...
Chris Malgee
Feb 12, 20244 min read
91
January Inshore Report
We finally got enough cold to really push the fish down, but tightly schooled fish are still feeding on the warmer days, and have moved...
Chris Malgee
Jan 5, 20243 min read
71
December Inshore Report
Fishing Report December 11, 2023
Chris Malgee
Dec 11, 20233 min read
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