Chincoteague Virginia Offshore Fishing
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Chincoteague, Virginia: A Premier Offshore Fishing Destination
The waters surrounding Chincoteague, Virginia, offer exciting opportunities for offshore fishing enthusiasts. While the spring is often marked by windy weather that restricts fishing activities beyond the inlet, those occasional calm days can be rewarding. Anglers can target species like tautog and sea bass around local shipwrecks and artificial reefs.
As June approaches, massive bluefish make their appearance along the 20-fathom line. This hotspot is usually a 25-30 nautical mile journey from the inlet. Following closely behind the bluefish, various shark species, including the sought-after mako, start to show up. Species like sandbar, tiger, thresher, blue, blacktip, bull, and hammerhead sharks can also be found. Anglers typically chum with ground fish and use wire leaders baited with fresh bluefish, trout, mackerel, bonita, or false albacore.
By mid-June, the arrival of bluefin tuna, drawn to cooler waters, adds to the excitement. Early in the season, these tuna are caught alongside bluefish by trolling. As July rolls in, many switch tactics to target tuna with cut butterfish. During this time, yellowfin tuna and dolphinfish also become popular targets, with many anglers heading as far as Washington, Poorman's, and Norfolk Canyons. These trips can exceed 70 nautical miles, although productive fishing often occurs 25-30 nautical miles from shore.
In late summer, offshore fishing takes another turn. Tuna form larger schools and become more voracious, increasing the odds of a successful catch. Marlin, wahoo, and large dolphinfish also become more prevalent. However, the season is influenced by hurricanes, which can bring unpredictable weather. Still, patient anglers often find perfect fishing days extending into the fall.
By October, many turn their attention back to sea bass, flounder, and tautog. As waters cool, red drum and striped bass, also known as rockfish, migrate down the coast. With offshore fishing winding down, most anglers either take a break or shift to inshore fishing for striped bass, which continues through the winter.
For more information on local fishing and outdoor adventures, visit Maryland and Virginia Saltwater Fishing.
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