While you don't normally think of fishing when vacationing in Virginia, Virginia Beach happens to be one of the premier fishing destinations in the United States. Many fishing charters offer year round service for 1/2 day, full day, and multi day charters. Families will find it a great way to spend time together, while many fishing enthusiasts will think they were in heaven.
Sites like GuideandCharter.com allow you to find charters before you go to save money and time, however do fret, many charters will book same day trips if you are lucky and happen to find them on the dock. Fishing species range from redfish to shark and everything in between. Make sure you ask the charter what you can expect to catch as many go for different species.
2010 Mid-Atlantic Rockfish Shootout - Jan. 7 - 9th
(757) 491-8000 The 7th Annual Mid-Atlantic Rockfish Shootout returns to Virginia Beach January 7th to the 9th. Get ready to reel as the largest Rockfish Tournament in the country comes to the Beach. Over 1,000 anglers will battle it out for the top bragging rights and a guaranteed CASH prize of $100,000. This year will have two divisions - one for live bait and one for artificial bait. Register your team today. Please see our website for more information.
2010 Rockfish Frostbite Challenge - Jan. 14 - 17th
(757) 689-2694 / (757) 576-4013 Thursday, January 14th: Registration 4- 7pm / Captains Meeting at 7:00pm with the party continuing on til 9:00pm. / Sunday, January 17th: Awards Banquet. The banquet will begin at 6:00pm and continue until10:00pm, with the award presentations beginning at 8:30pm. Give-Aways start at 7pm and will continue throughout the night. HOOKS at Rudee Inlet in Virginia Beach will be the host of all events. Weigh scales are at Fisherman’s Wharf Marina and Long Bay Pointe Marina.
Virginia Beach Fishing Permits
Fishing permits are required by law for all fishing in Virginia Beach. Fishing permits can be obtained quick and easy online at: www.dgif.virginia.gov Or you can visit any local Tackle Shop or WalMart.
Fishing Piers
14th St Pier - 428-2333 Resort Area
$5 Adults / kids 6-11 $2.75 / Kids under 6 FREE / Open 24 hours
Lynnhaven Pier - 481-7071 Chesapeake Bay
$5 Adults / Kids 6-11 $2.75 / under 6 FREE / Open 24 hrs
Little Island Pier - 426-7200 - Sandbridge Beach
$5 Adults / Kids 8 & under FREE / Open 5:30am-11:00pm