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Planning your next fishing trip in Virginia Beach, 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.

Virginia Beach, Virginia offers one of the most diverse saltwater fisheries on the U.S. East Coast, with access to the Chesapeake Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, and numerous inshore waterways. Anglers can target everything from speckled trout and red drum in the back bays to striped bass, cobia, tuna, and marlin offshore, making Virginia Beach a year-round fishing destination for both inshore and deep sea fishing enthusiasts. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Virginia Beach include: Rudee Inlet, Lynnhaven Inlet, Sandbridge Beach, First Landing State Park, Back Bay, North Landing River, Lake Smith, 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 14:44 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:
    27%
  • Waxing Crescent - 27% illuminated Waxing Crescent
Next Full Moon in ~10 days on 29th June
  • Distance to earth:
    376,114 km
    Proximity:
    69.5 %
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 Virginia Beach
New Moon
Sun, 14 Jun
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
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    03:55 am - 05:55 am
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    09:47 am - 11:47 am
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    04:29 pm - 06:29 pm
  • minor Time:
    11:11 pm - 01:11 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 Waxing Crescent at 27% 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. Currently we have a minor fishing time. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -6 hour and -42 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Fri, 19 Jun 10:46 • 36.853, -75.978

Tides Times for Fishing: Fri, 19 Jun

The Tideclock displays the tide status and the hours until the next tide. Currently the tide is rising and the next high tide is in 1 hour and 22 minutes.
Tide Graph
06:00 am 12:09 pm 06:11 pm AM PM 3.48 ft -0.36 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
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Tide Time Height
low 06:00 am -0.36 ft
high 12:09 pm 3.48 ft
low 06:11 pm 0 ft
Tide Coefficient at 12:09 pm is 109
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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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.
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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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Waxing Crescent
low: , -0.46 ft
high: , 3.44 ft , Coeff: 107
low: , -0.2 ft
high: , 4.04 ft , Coeff: 140
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Waxing Crescent
low: , -0.36 ft
high: , 3.48 ft , Coeff: 109
low: , 0 ft
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S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
high: , 3.71 ft , Coeff: 122
low: , -0.2 ft
high: , 3.48 ft , Coeff: 109
low: , 0.23 ft
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First Quarter Moon
high: , 3.35 ft , Coeff: 102
low: , -0.07 ft
high: , 3.48 ft , Coeff: 109
low: , 0.39 ft
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First Quarter Moon
high: , 3.02 ft , Coeff: 84
low: , 0.1 ft
high: , 3.51 ft , Coeff: 111
low: , 0.49 ft
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S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
high: , 2.76 ft , Coeff: 70
low: , 0.23 ft
high: , 3.54 ft , Coeff: 113
low: , 0.52 ft
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
high: , 2.56 ft , Coeff: 59
low: , 0.3 ft
high: , 3.58 ft , Coeff: 115
low: , 0.52 ft
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
high: , 2.46 ft , Coeff: 54
low: , 0.36 ft
high: , 3.61 ft , Coeff: 116
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach fishing is defined by access to three major environments: the lower Chesapeake Bay, the Atlantic surf, and deep offshore canyons. That variety creates reliable, year-round action. In spring, inshore waters around Lynnhaven Inlet, Rudee Inlet, and the Elizabeth River system warm up first, drawing speckled trout, red drum, and flounder. Light spinning tackle with 1/4–3/8 oz jig heads and soft plastics, MirrOlure-style hard baits, and live mud minnows or shrimp fished along marsh edges, drop-offs, and dock pilings consistently produce fish.

By late spring and early summer, the bite accelerates in the lower Chesapeake Bay near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (CBBT). Here, current-swept pilings, rock islands, and nearby shoals hold flounder, sheepshead, spadefish, and stripers. Precise boat positioning is critical: hover upcurrent of structure, drop baits straight down, and let them swing naturally. For sheepshead around pilings, use stout tackle with small, sharp hooks and fiddler crabs or sand fleas; maintain tight line and strike at the slightest tick.

Summer brings prime Virginia Beach cobia fishing across the Bay and along the oceanfront. Sight-casting from tower boats is a staple tactic: cruise along buoys and color changes on sunny days, keeping a heavy spinning rod rigged with an 1–2 oz jig and large soft plastic eel or live eel. Cast well ahead of cruising fish rather than at their heads, and work lures with steady, sweeping motions. When anchored on shoals or channel edges, deploy chum and stagger baits at different depths using fish-finder rigs and large circle hooks.

Closer to the beach, summer action includes Spanish mackerel, bluefish, and the occasional king mackerel. Troll small Clark spoons and mackerel trees behind No. 1 or 2 planers or inline sinkers at 5–7 knots just off the Virginia Beach oceanfront and around Sandbridge. When birds are working, run upcurrent, shut down early, and drift into breaking fish casting metals or small plugs. Under the lights of the oceanfront piers and CBBT at night, speckled trout and schoolie stripers respond well to soft plastics swum just below the surface.

Offshore, Rudee Inlet charters run to the Norfolk Canyon and other deep structures for tuna, mahi, wahoo, and billfish from late spring through early fall. Trolling spreads with skirted ballyhoo, sea witches, and small lures along temperature breaks and weedlines is the standard approach. Focus on areas with sharp temp changes, bait marks, and bird life. Keep a pitch bait rod ready with a live bait or naked ballyhoo for fish that appear unexpectedly in the spread.

Fall is transition season and arguably the most consistent time for Virginia Beach inshore fishing. Cooling water concentrates red drum, speckled trout, and stripers along creek mouths, oyster bars, and channel edges. Work moving water windows—first two hours of incoming or outgoing tide—and prioritize wind-blown banks that push bait into ambush zones. In winter, tautog and black sea bass on wrecks and the CBBT dominate; drop crab or clam baits on double-drop rigs tight to the structure and be prepared to re-anchor repeatedly until you land directly on the piece.

Throughout Virginia Beach, success hinges on reading tide and current, adjusting weight so rigs just tap bottom, and constantly repositioning to stay on active fish. Combining detailed charts, a reliable fishfinder, and a willingness to move is the most reliable formula for consistent catches across this diverse fishery.

The Best Fishing Spots around Virginia Beach

Rudee Inlet

Rudee Inlet is a year-round urban fishery where jetties, docks, and current seams hold speckled trout, red drum, flounder, and seasonal bluefish and Spanish mackerel; in cooler months, trout concentrate in deeper bends and around lights at night. It’s a favorite for small-boat and kayak anglers drifting live baits or casting artificials, while shore anglers work the rocks and seawalls—plus it’s the gateway to offshore trolling grounds out of Virginia Beach.

Lynnhaven Inlet

Fed by marsh creeks and sand flats, Lynnhaven Inlet offers classic inshore action for speckled trout, puppy drum, flounder, and sheepshead around docks and bridge pilings, with summer passes of Spanish mackerel and bluefish near the inlet mouth. Work moving tides along grass edges and oyster structure; boaters and waders alike find steady bites, and it’s minutes from the open Chesapeake near Lesner Bridge and the CBBT.

Sandbridge Beach

Stretching south of the resort strip, Sandbridge Beach is prime surf water for spring and fall red drum runs, summer spot and croaker, and roaming bluefish and Spanish mackerel when bait schools push close; cut baits and fish-finder rigs cover the troughs, while spoons and jigs shine on clear days. It’s a go-to alternative when the Virginia Beach Oceanfront is crowded, with easy access near dunes and public walkovers.

First Landing State Park

Along the Chesapeake Bay shoreline at First Landing State Park, anglers wade and cast from beaches and marsh edges for speckled trout, puppy drum, flounder, and summer spot and croaker, with smooth water that’s ideal on windy ocean days. The Narrows and bay-side flats fish best on moving tides, and the area is a scenic alternative to busier access points near Cape Henry and Lesner Bridge.

Back Bay

Back Bay’s expansive, shallow waters and grass beds hold largemouth bass, black crappie, chain pickerel, and seasonal runs of white perch, with bowfin and gar mixed in; spring and early summer topwater over vegetation can be explosive. It’s popular with kayaks and shallow-draft boats launching near Little Island Park and Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, and offers a tranquil contrast to the nearby surf.

North Landing River

A smooth, cypress-lined stretch of the Intracoastal Waterway, the North Landing River yields largemouth bass, bowfin, crappie, and bluegill in its creeks and cuts, with best bites around spring spawn and early fall. Tannic water and pads call for power-fishing or finesse along laydowns; it’s a favorite for small-boat and kayak anglers staging from ramps toward Albemarle Sound and Currituck Sound.

Lake Smith

In northern Virginia Beach, Lake Smith offers suburban convenience with solid largemouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill around shoreline wood, docks, and coves; spring prespawn and early summer mornings are particularly productive. Quiet coves suit kayaks and small craft, while bank access around park areas lets shore anglers cover water without leaving the city toward Lake Lawson or Lake Whitehurst.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Virginia Beach 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 1 wharf(s) in this area.

Fisherman's Wharf Marina - 2.39281612235km

Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 3 beaches and bays in this area.

Linkhorn Bay - 4.56250302989km , Broad Bay - 7.40922422375km , Lynnhaven Bay - 9.6041079417km

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 2 main harbours in this area.

Rudee's Inlet Station Marina - 2.38779493383km, Fisherman's Wharf Marina - 2.39281612235km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Virginia Beach. 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.

Lake Holly - 1.66158084918km , Great Neck Creek - 2.30359204312km , Rudee's Inlet Station Marina - 2.38779493383km , Fisherman's Wharf Marina - 2.39281612235km , Lake Rudee - 2.44083432083km , Rudee Inlet - 2.70185786729km , Lake Wesley - 2.73287241619km , Crystal Lake - 3.24488370275km , Little Neck Creek - 3.26734268717km , Lake Christine - 3.86495220083km , Deary Cove - 4.08416162826km , Linkhorn Bay - 4.56250302989km , Rainey Gut - 4.61855699394km , Lovetts Marsh - 5.36069740934km , East's Cove - 5.87006461412km , Lake Redwing - 6.77707530393km , Malbon Swamp - 6.87645349697km , The Desert - 7.02881968088km , Great Neck Dam - 7.12401985605km , James Swamp - 7.22860337425km , Dey Cove - 7.24379749321km , Broad Bay - 7.40922422375km , Wolfsnare Creek - 7.48805132487km , London Bridge Creek - 7.68441660745km , Pinetree Branch - 7.82937951422km , Brown Cove - 7.88062165254km , Avery Island - 8.06313759228km , Long Creek - 9.09728120555km , Eastern Branch Lynnhaven River - 9.23453754704km , Brock Cove - 9.30968385405km , Poorhouse Cove - 9.56152823879km , Lynnhaven Bay - 9.6041079417km , Lake Tecumseh - 9.82267558812km , Scopus Marsh - 9.94751481122km , Keeling Drain - 10.42307967019km , Kings Lake Dam - 10.66387975056km , Humes Island - 10.84661226097km , Keeling Cove - 11.25079143871km , Hebden Cove - 11.27950844693km , Fish House Island - 11.33228894349km

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