Spearfishing Tuna, Dive Safety, Weather 101

Golden Tile, Tough Tuna Fishing and Inside the World of Commercial Scallop Fishing!

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, talks us through some recent trips targeting Yellowfin Tuna and Blueline Tilefish, and lucking into some incredible citation size Golden Tilefish, aka Poor Man’s Lobster! He gives us tips and tricks on tackle, bait, and ideal depths and bottom features to get on a tilefish bite! Captain Eric has 4 boats in the fleet, a 32’ Contender for Offshore and Nearshore, 2 27’ Skiffs, one with a tower, for Bay and inshore, and a smaller bay boat for getting into really skinny water. To get booked, visit Heads N Tails Booking Website [https://vallypro.com/p/661700627fb0aba268dc83a4?fbclid=IwY2xjawEq4ZpleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHacKmn--lwwu1cMFBTgQveDzMdU_91OT0jSjPbOe99CmKIE0aL4JL2jjEg_aem_f_RetqP4YokmtYl30jVR0A] or call 757-573-9569.  Next, we have the honor of getting invited on board the 83’ FV Italian Princess, a purpose built scallop fishing operation! This interview is special to me, because I have always loved the full circle of ocean to table, and in this segment, we get an inside look at what it takes to harvest, clean, sort, pack, sell & distribute a beautiful wild caught scallop! Providing the absolute freshest wild caught scallops, Captain Charles Wiscott [https://www.facebook.com/charles.wiscott]aka the ‘Offshore Cowboy, talks to us about the level of precision, care and sweat equity that goes into bringing big tasty scallops to your local restaurant and dinner table! Follow his adventures on FB, he cooks, captains and overcomes daily challenges to ensure the best products are brought back to the dock! Sponsors: Gilbert Eyecare [https://gilberteyecare.com/] DEKit Hampton Roads [https://www.facebook.com/p/DEKit-Hampton-Roads-Va-61571947427079/] Hilton's Realtime-Navigator [https://realtime-navigator.com/] AFTCO [https://www.aftco.com/] Sea Tow [https://seatow.com/] Black Buffalo [https://www.facebook.com/BlackBuffaloUSA] EMS Endeck PVC Decking [https://pages.easternmetal.com/greatdays] Pure Flats - Slick Lures [https://pureflats.com/] SlipSki Solutions [https://www.slipski.com/]

Two Small Tuna, One BIG Check! Cobia, Red Drum, and Spanish Mackerel!

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 we're talking to Captain Zach Castro with Knot Tuggin Sportfishing | Virginia Beach VA [https://www.facebook.com/knottugginsportfishing]. He takes us DEEP into the mindset of being a tactical yellowfin tuna fishermen & how he and his crew managed to finish 3rd place overall calcutta’s and 5th place overall in the 2026 VBTT. He takes us through the terminal tackle, trolling speeds, boat RPM’s of Center Console’s vs. Stern Drive boats, and more. This segment is packed with great insights on how you can improve your catch potential when targeting Tuna in blue water. If you want to catch Tuna, this segment is for you! To book a future trip with Captain Zach, call 757-685-6873  Next up, we catch up with an absolute crusher nearshore and in the bay, Captain Travis Kemp, with Foolproof Fishing [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091486092519] to talk about the recent Cobia, Drum and Spanish Mackerel bite. Captain Travis is a real student of the fishery, we go deep into analyzing the water, current, tide and more to figure out when the best times and areas are to target cobia. He also shares some exciting times encountering a giant bull red school on the surface! To book with Captain Travis, visit his instagram Foolproof IG [https://www.instagram.com/foolprooffishing?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR24k4mrXyTyPdstcUfQw3En0w3RUs3rceeN6uuUaHt3oLMIDlcSmAUItck_aem_QKz9mWHnuOKdNHN_ZgaeIA] and direct message him or call/text 252- 435-5967. Sponsors: DEKit Hampton Roads [https://www.facebook.com/p/DEKit-Hampton-Roads-Va-61571947427079/] EMS Endeck PVC Decking [https://pages.easternmetal.com/greatdays] Pure Flats - Slick Lures [https://pureflats.com/] SlipSki Solutions [https://www.slipski.com/] Black Buffalo [https://blackbuffalo.com/] Hilton's Realtime Navigator [https://realtime-navigator.com/] Sea Tow [https://seatow.com/greatdays/]

High Temps & Navigational Hazards, Tuna, Mahi, Flounder & Cobia

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. First up this week is Captain Bill Pappas [https://www.facebook.com/bill.j.pappas] from Playin Hookey Charters [https://www.facebook.com/playinhookeycharters] talking with us about the new navigational challenges that exist just outside Rudee inlet with the boats working on the offshore wind project. He also hits us with a heart pounding account of saving a vessel in distress! Plus of course, some tuna & Mahi talk! Visit Playin Hookey Online [https://l.facebook.com/l.php?h=AUAUYR6xrCD3XlDGMmGV47EM-qsm6TdIPnVc5Y7PsA1tR11QDJOdvWQGRGrf-VUuANiAfZ_Tik6eSHMcgx8oaPKkY4JDy_78ASu8Ep6prVkZndJBk68GQ26vVE9edXa6TeHFCl4HVb2wJhqn1pqr&u=http%3A%2F%2Fplayinhookeycharters.com%2F] or call (757) 619-3530 Next we talk to Captain Andy Kim of Sashimi Sportfishing [https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=sashimi+sportfishing+llc] to talk about our recent Flounder trip together out to the windmill bases, plus an update on the cobia bite! Captain Andy always shares some killer tips and tricks for both species, you won’t want to miss this. Contact Captain Andy 757-818-7380 to get booked for your next wreck fishing, cobia, or spanish mackerel 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: EMS Endeck PVC Decking [https://pages.easternmetal.com/greatdays] Pure Flats - Slick Lures [https://pureflats.com/] AFTCO [https://www.aftco.com/] SlipSki Solutions [https://www.slipski.com/] Black Buffalo [https://blackbuffalo.com/] Hilton's Realtime Navigator [https://realtime-navigator.com/] Sea Tow [https://seatow.com/greatdays/]

Underwater at the Windmills, Sheepshead, Cobia & Tournament Winner

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. First up this week is Captain Michael Hosang with Fishing4mortgages [https://l.facebook.com/l.php?h=AT33ZbLf3xAqBC8XVLatelauTA6uPihKeHwtcpkvYDkvlzuIte_mTF3-JZNcTChDI6mCB-F6f2CgNz6Mf3VZLvL0ZjPaC9hxnczM8ItYpCXMhCAphdYjbJ4LIWBJBF1lEA&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ffishing4mortgages%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExQ05vb0RnSjlIV21qMWd1awEekQQJu3-k4MK1cdaOSp1Dyvy7w-34ptkpMppnddY9Yl5-XGQlTIWVkbS4tT8_aem_Iw9lLzhm0DF1hfCmmfDAfg] as he takes us for an indepth look at the windmill bases. We learn about the temp changes, the species he sees, Tog, Sheepshead, Cobia, and several more. Captain Mike shares his best practices for equipment, safety and mindfulness when it comes to sustainable harvesting. He also has the best buckets known to mankind! Check him out on insta, FB and for more info on diving and mortgage advice, call/text at 757-478-6122 Next we hear from a new contributing captain, Alex Brown, out of the Eastern Shore of VA. Where he and his team entered and WON 1st Place in the Cobia East Fishing Tournament. He talks us through the entire day, the bite, the tough decision to keep or release, and the moment when time stood still, and 1 ounce was all that mattered. Captain Alex runs a 27’ contender purpose built for Cobia, Reds, the Wrecks and more. He can be followed on Instagram @adrenalinesportfishing_ or you can reach him via email alexbrown4403@gmail.com [alexbrown4403@gmail.com] or by phone 757-695-0942 Sponsors: EMS Endeck PVC Decking [https://pages.easternmetal.com/greatdays] Pure Flats - Slick Lures [https://pureflats.com/] AFTCO [https://www.aftco.com/] SlipSki Solutions [https://www.slipski.com/] Black Buffalo [https://blackbuffalo.com/] Hilton's Realtime Navigator [https://realtime-navigator.com/] Sea Tow [https://seatow.com/greatdays/]

Hooked on Puppy Drum, Offshore Tuna and Tournament!

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 we have Mike Robey, with Hooked on Hope VB [https://www.facebook.com/hookedonhopevb], talking with us about the hot redfish bite he has been experiencing in the Lynnhaven River, as well as the reason he started Hooked on Hope in the first place. He shares some tips on how to muscle those big slot reds out from under the docks as well as gives us an overview of all the exciting prizes, raffles and activities that will be going on with this years 7th annual Spanish Mackerel Tournament [https://vbmackerel.com/], some incredible people making a REEL impact on the lives of families dealing with pediatric cancer. To get involved, or questions about the event, call Mike today at 757-472-7212 Next, Captain Bill gives us the 411 on all things offshore Tuna aboard Playin Hookey Charters [https://www.facebook.com/playinhookeycharters]! He has had some awesome action lately as the warm water has pushed them within reach from Rudee. Captain Bill also gives us one of the BEST tuna recipes we can try next time we get our hands on some fresh tuna loins. As always, he leaves us with some solid tips and tricks to help improve our catch chances next time we are out on the blue water in search of a bit! To get booked and get hooked, call him now: 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: EMS Endeck PVC Decking [https://pages.easternmetal.com/greatdays] Pure Flats - Slick Lures [https://pureflats.com/] AFTCO [https://www.aftco.com/] SlipSki Solutions [https://www.slipski.com/] Black Buffalo [https://blackbuffalo.com/] Hilton's Realtime Navigator [https://realtime-navigator.com/]