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Planning your next fishing trip in Chesapeake, United States ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, nearby tide chart, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
  • Use the Tide Clock section to sync bite times with high and low tide chart.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Chesapeake, Virginia sits at the southern end of the legendary Chesapeake Bay system, giving anglers access to productive inshore saltwater, brackish creeks, and freshwater rivers and lakes. From speckled trout and red drum in the Elizabeth River to largemouth bass and crappie in Lake Cahoon and Lake Meade, Chesapeake offers year-round fishing opportunities for boaters, kayak anglers, and bank fishermen. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Chesapeake include: Lynnhaven Inlet, Rudee Inlet, Sandbridge Beach, Cape Henry, Elizabeth River, Back Bay, etc. see full list

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Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:36 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
    Sunrise:
  • Sunset:
    Nautical Twilight ends:
  • Moonrise:
  • Moonset:
  • Moon over:
  • Moon under:
  • Visibility:
    84%
  • Waning Gibbous - 84% illuminated Waning Gibbous
Next New Moon in ~10 days on 14th June
  • Distance to earth:
    399,671 km
    Proximity:
    14.1 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Chesapeake
Full Moon
Sun, 31 May
New Moon
Sun, 14 Jun
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    03:13 am - 05:13 am
  • minor Time:
    08:09 am - 10:09 am
  • major Time:
    03:33 pm - 05:33 pm
  • minor Time:
    10:57 pm - 12:57 am
All times are displayed in the America/New_York timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -4 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). Blue areas indicate high and low tides. The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waning Gibbous at 84% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -1 hour and -24 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Thu, 4 Jun 15:08 • 36.819, -76.275

Tides Times for Fishing: Thu, 4 Jun

The Tideclock displays the tide status and the hours until the next tide. Currently the tide is falling and the next low tide is in 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Tide Graph
12:12 am 06:48 am 12:41 pm 06:38 pm AM PM 3.02 ft 0.39 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
Times
Tide Time Height
high 12:12 am 3.02 ft
low 06:48 am 0.39 ft
high 12:41 pm 2.53 ft
low 06:38 pm 0.52 ft
Tide Coefficient at 12:12 am is 112
Tide Coefficient at 12:41 pm is 80
For fishing, stronger tides are often favourable as they cause stronger currents and more motion on the sea bed. The above tidal coefficients give us an indication of how strong the tides are compared to their average. A value over 90 indicates very strong tides, known as spring tides. A low value indicates weak tides, known as neap tides. The tidal coefficient can range from 20 to 120 with a mean value of 70. A higher number usually indicates better fishing.
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Current Fishing Weather

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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
Selected Weather Station: Chesapeake, US
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
Date Major Bite Times Minor Bite Times Sun Moon Moonphase Tide Times
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S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
low: , 0.36 ft
high: , 2.53 ft , Coeff: 80
low: , 0.43 ft
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S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
high: , 3.02 ft , Coeff: 112
low: , 0.39 ft
high: , 2.53 ft , Coeff: 80
low: , 0.52 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
high: , 2.95 ft , Coeff: 108
low: , 0.43 ft
high: , 2.56 ft , Coeff: 83
low: , 0.56 ft
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 2.85 ft , Coeff: 101
low: , 0.43 ft
high: , 2.59 ft , Coeff: 85
low: , 0.62 ft
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 2.76 ft , Coeff: 95
low: , 0.43 ft
high: , 2.69 ft , Coeff: 91
low: , 0.59 ft
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 2.69 ft , Coeff: 91
low: , 0.36 ft
high: , 2.85 ft , Coeff: 101
low: , 0.56 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 2.62 ft , Coeff: 87
low: , 0.3 ft
high: , 3.02 ft , Coeff: 112
low: , 0.43 ft
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S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
high: , 2.59 ft , Coeff: 85
low: , 0.2 ft
high: , 3.22 ft , Coeff: 124
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Chesapeake

Chesapeake, Virginia fishing is all about diversity. The city is threaded with the Elizabeth River, Northwest River, and Intracoastal Waterway, and sits minutes from the lower Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean. That mix of saltwater, brackish, and freshwater gives local anglers shots at red drum and speckled trout one day, then largemouth bass and slab crappie the next.

Seasonal patterns drive most fishing in Chesapeake. In spring, rising water temperatures push speckled trout, red drum, and school-size striped bass into the Elizabeth River, Southern Branch, and nearby inlets. Work soft-plastic paddletails or jerk shads on 1/8–1/4 oz jig heads along channel edges, riprap, and marsh points on a moving tide. Freshwater lakes and city reservoirs fire up at the same time; largemouth bass stage on points and secondary creek channels, hitting suspending jerkbaits, lipless crankbaits, and Texas-rigged soft plastics.

Summer shifts much of the action to low-light periods. Inshore, target trout, puppy drum, and flounder at dawn and dusk around bridge pilings, dock lines, and grass edges. Live mud minnows or small mullet under a popping cork are deadly in the creeks and along marsh banks. In deeper channels, jigging Gulp! on light heads near bottom produces flounder and croaker. In freshwater, focus on shade and current: bass and bluegill slide under overhanging trees, docks, and cypress knees in lakes like Lake Drummond and the Northwest River. Finesse worms, wacky rigs, and small spinnerbaits excel here, while cut bait or chicken livers on the bottom find channel and blue catfish in river holes.

Fall is peak time in the Chesapeake area. Cooling water consolidates bait and gamefish. Stripers school in the rivers and along the Intracoastal; work topwater walking baits at first light and late evening, then switch to swimbaits and diving plugs as the sun climbs. Red drum and speckled trout feed aggressively on shrimp and mullet—cover water with 3–4 inch paddle tails in natural bait colors and vary your retrieve until you dial in what they want. Freshwater lakes see some of their heaviest bass and crappie of the year; slow-roll medium crankbaits along rocky banks and vertical jig small tubes or hair jigs over brush piles and bridge pilings.

Winter doesn’t shut Chesapeake fishing down; it simply concentrates fish. Deep holes in the Elizabeth River are famous for holding cold-season speckled trout and stripers. Light jigs tipped with scented soft plastics, worked slowly near bottom, are the standard approach. For freshwater, look for bass and crappie holding on the deepest structure available; vertical presentations with jigs or drop-shot rigs pay off when fish are sluggish.

Across all seasons, success in Chesapeake comes from reading tide, structure, and water clarity. Target current seams where moving water sweeps past points, bridge pilings, and channel bends. In dirty water, lean on darker baits and vibration-heavy lures; in clear water, downsize, lighten your leader, and stay stealthy. Whether you launch a bass boat, paddle a kayak, or fish from public piers and shorelines, Chesapeake offers consistent, close-to-town fishing with trophy potential in every direction.

The Best Fishing Spots around Chesapeake

Lynnhaven Inlet

A productive inlet system feeding the lower Chesapeake, known for speckled trout, red drum, flounder, sheepshead, and seasonal bluefish and Spanish mackerel. Tidal creeks, marsh drains, and bridge pilings shine on moving water; fall is prime for trout and puppy drum, while summer favors flounder and sheepshead. Shore casting at access points and bridge walkways complements small-boat and kayak fishing that also intercepts fish transitioning to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel.

Rudee Inlet

Right off the Virginia Beach oceanfront, this inlet offers year-round opportunities for speckled trout, red drum, flounder, and bluefish, with a notable trout bite in cooler months. Jetties, seawalls, and docks create ambush points on tide changes. Shore anglers work the rocks and walkways, while small boats and kayaks probe channel edges and drop-offs before fish move along Sandbridge Beach or out to nearshore reefs.

Sandbridge Beach

This Virginia Beach stretch south of the resort area is a surf-casting favorite for red drum and black drum during spring and fall runs, with summertime shots at pompano, sea mullet (kingfish), Spanish mackerel, and bluefish. Cut bait and jigs fished around troughs and bars produce, and calm clear days can reveal sight-feeding fish that also roam near Rudee Inlet.

Cape Henry

Where the Chesapeake meets the Atlantic, rips and merging currents create classic ambush water for Spanish mackerel, bluefish, cobia, and seasonal red drum, with nearby bars holding flounder. Boaters drift and troll the tide lines, while shoreline access along the adjacent beaches can intercept passing schools moving between Lynnhaven Inlet and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel.

Elizabeth River

An urban tidal river system flowing through Norfolk and Portsmouth, famed for a strong cool-season speckled trout fishery, plus red drum, striped bass, and flounder around bridges, shipyard structure, and creek mouths. Moving tides and warm-water discharges can concentrate bait, and small craft or shoreline spots near marinas and parks let anglers reach productive eddies comparable to those in Lynnhaven Inlet.

Back Bay

A shallow coastal lagoon south of Virginia Beach with predominantly fresh to brackish water, popular for largemouth bass, crappie, chain pickerel, bowfin, and seasonal white perch. Spring and early summer shine as vegetation grows and fish stage on edges and cuts; kayaks and small boats excel in the maze of canals and marshes, offering a quiet alternative to the oceanfront traffic of Sandbridge Beach.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Chesapeake area

Wharf's or Jetties are good places to wet a line and meet other fishermen. They often produce a fresh feed of fish and are also great to catch bait fish. As they are often well lit, they also provide a good opportunity for night fishing. There are 2 wharf(s) in this area.

Chemphalt Wharf - 2.22397301579km , Naval Hospital Wharf (historical) - 3.99415809469km

Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 7 main harbours in this area.

Gosport Creek - 2.27870713482km, Tidewater Marina - 3.1476372924km, Waterside Marina - 3.15133244854km, Holiday Harbor - 3.43664824664km, Freemason Harbor - 3.94460947256km, Scott's Creek Marina - 4.91645233775km, East Haven - 7.43242685788km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Chesapeake. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Scuffeltown Creek - 1.71920726476km , Pescara Creek - 1.91677820704km , Chemphalt Wharf - 2.22397301579km , Gosport Creek - 2.27870713482km , Gilligan Creek - 2.29727318467km , Spotico Creek - 2.39358628013km , Newtons Creek (historical) - 2.65652967291km , Steamboat Creek - 2.68789777247km , Ohio Creek - 2.71462621711km , Paradise Creek - 2.8722937401km , Tidewater Marina - 3.1476372924km , Waterside Marina - 3.15133244854km , Southern Branch Elizabeth River - 3.22378076987km , Eastern Branch Elizabeth River - 3.22378076987km , Indian River - 3.39265465058km , Holiday Harbor - 3.43664824664km , Freemason Harbor - 3.94460947256km , Naval Hospital Wharf (historical) - 3.99415809469km , Moseley Creek - 4.1019665107km , Blows Creek - 4.19504493996km , Scott Creek - 4.63485803274km , Milldam Creek - 4.8988797915km , Scott's Creek Marina - 4.91645233775km , Saint Julian Creek - 5.39255463776km , Tarrant Creek (historical) - 5.66722850834km , Newton Creek - 5.77066997293km , Mill Dam Creek - 6.32724524949km , Nosehs Creek - 6.64702484931km , Lambert Creek (historical) - 6.90589320983km , Hodges Creek - 6.93007342208km , Western Branch Elizabeth River - 7.12632265737km , Mains Creek - 7.40681581702km , East Haven - 7.43242685788km , Wayne Creek - 7.73970310099km , Pattersons Creek - 7.95486005845km , Knitting Mill Creek - 8.02114267269km , Baines Creek - 8.25496003763km , Lake Taylor Dam - 8.34379384029km , Taylor Dam - 8.34379384029km , Lilly Creek - 8.4744127794km

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