Another good Summer day as the croaker have arrived.  We have weighed in our biggest bluefin so far 135 pound bluefin from a charter with Tools of the Trade.  In the surf the spots and kingfish were around.  Small hooks OC surfballs fishbites squid and shrimp did the trick.  At Memorial Park the croaker have shown up in numbers.  Flounder fishing is still going well although the keeping ratio is about 1-10 right now.  We are having a great catching season.  The wrecks are still productive.  Stop on in for all your fishing needs.  We also have plenty of FIREWORKS as the Fourth of July is coming upon us.  Thats the report for tonight.  Tight Lines!

Cooper and Riley the only 2 people who caught fish showed their dads how to fish today. They reeled in a 135 pound bluefin citation tuna and a 21 pound yellowfin and released a skipjack too. They also had a BIG mako following with a 14 inch bitemark which freyed the leader. It was their first trip of many going offshore. Cooper recomends taking a charter with Capt. Kevin Merritt aboard "Tools of the Trade"
Cooper and Riley the only 2 people who caught fish showed their dads how to fish today.  They reeled in a 135 pound bluefin citation tuna and a 21 pound yellowfin and released a skipjack too.  They also had a BIG mako following with a 14 inch bitemark which freyed the leader.  It was their first trip of many going offshore.  Cooper recomends taking a charter with Capt. Kevin Merritt aboard "Tools of the Trade"

Barbara Cytrynowics from Florida caught this triggerfish fishing off a dock on South Main Street. We have seen more triggers caught this year than in the past.

Barbara Cytrynowics from Florida caught this triggerfish fishing off a dock on South Main Street.  We have seen more triggers caught this year than in the past.

Barbara Cytrynowics from Florida caught this triggerfish fishing off a dock on South Main Street. We have seen more triggers caught this year than in the past.

Barbara Cytrynowics from Florida caught this triggerfish fishing off a dock on South Main Street.  We have seen more triggers caught this year than in the past.

Keara and Kiana Kerns from Greencastle PA with their first ever croaker catch. A good one at that fishing the Chincoteague Channel they also had 12 throwback flounder in the mix.

Keara and Kiana Kerns from Greencastle PA with their first ever croaker catch.  A good one at that fishing the Chincoteague Channel they also had 12 throwback flounder in the mix.

Papou and Izid getting some fresh tomatoes from the garen.

Papou and Izid getting some fresh tomatoes from the garen.

The Derr family aboard the "Reel Drag" from Rosedale Md. had about 20 throwbacks some bluefish and this 20'' keeper caught by Robby age 11 fishing the Inlet.

The Derr family aboard the "Reel Drag" from Rosedale Md. had about 20 throwbacks some bluefish and this 20'' keeper caught by Robby age 11 fishing the Inlet.

Kailee Fletcher and Melissa Johnson from NY with a 20'' flounder caught drifting the Chincoteague Channel this morning.

Kailee Fletcher and Melissa Johnson from NY with a 20'' flounder caught drifting the Chincoteague Channel this morning.

Zach with his first ever 2 keepers 21” caught on 06/27/2009 Wallops Island
Zach with his first ever 2 keepers 21” caught on 06/27/2009 Wallops Island.

These three lovely ladies, Pat Shineman from PA, her sister, Sara Pomish from Michigan, with the 20" flounder, and their good friend, Traci Lorio, from NY are regular visitors to Chincoteague. They're a fun group on a getaway weekend and must love being on the water because after fishing Sat. afternoon with "Chincoteage View" they were going cruising with Capt. Barry that evening.

These three lovely ladies, Pat Shineman from PA, her sister, Sara Pomish from Michigan, with the 20" flounder, and their good friend, Traci Lorio, from NY are regular visitors to Chincoteague. They're a fun group on a getaway weekend and must love being on the water because after fishing Sat. afternoon with "Chincoteage View" they were going cruising with Capt. Barry that evening.

Here's the Stinnett's, Dad Scott, Mom Bonnie, Josh(soon on his way to Parris Island to become a Marine, Thanks Josh) and Mikaela, with her nice flounder. Mikaela not only had the biggest, she had the most, too. Mon & Dad were thinking they would leave Mikaela behind on their next trip but on second thought, since they like to eat fish, said they would bring her along caught with Chincoteague View with Capt/ Mike.

Here's the Stinnett's, Dad Scott, Mom Bonnie, Josh(soon on his way to Parris Island to become a Marine, Thanks Josh) and Mikaela, with her nice flounder. Mikaela not only had the biggest, she had the most, too. Mon & Dad were thinking they would leave Mikaela behind on their next trip but on second thought, since they like to eat fish, said they would bring her along caught with Chincoteague View with Capt/ Mike.

Rich Gonzoph caught 20 flounder today,but only 1 keeper.19 1/2 inches. It was very windy out there.Went through a lot of smelts.

Rich Gonzoph caught 20 flounder today,but only 1 keeper.19 1/2 inches. It was very windy out there.Went through a lot of smelts.

hey guys.....figured i would forward you the pics from the end of our wonderful week of vacation on the island. the first photo is the whol pa posse with 55 croakers and 10 pig fish. the second is my son nick fillman with 2 triggers and the third is my keeper fluke...all caught from the memorial park pier!...the park sure saved our fishin' excursions this week with th surf being so tough...thanks again for all your help each and every year!...jerry fillman...macungie pa......see ya in august!

Some more triggers from Memorial Park.

Nice flounder caught by Jerry.

hey guys.....figured i would forward you the pics from the end of our wonderful week of vacation on the island. the first photo is the whol pa posse with 55 croakers and 10 pig fish. the second is my son nick fillman with 2 triggers and the third is my keeper fluke...all caught from the memorial park pier!...the park sure saved our fishin' excursions this week with th surf being so tough...thanks again for all your help each and every year!...jerry fillman...macungie pa......see ya in august! Thanks for the report!

John Chenault with a few nice mahi-mahi!

John Chenault with a few nice mahi-mahi!

John Chenault with a few nice mahi-mahi!

Our super crab special 4 handlins one net and bait for $9.99 crab not included. There are plenty out there so you can get your own...

Our super crab special 4 handlins one net and bait for $9.99 crab not included.  There are plenty out there so you can get your own...

The Frank Ward crew loaded up with triggers on a wreck trip with Capt/ Joe Huffman

The Frank Ward crew loaded up with triggers on a wreck trip with Capt/ Joe Huffman

The Frank Ward crew loaded up with triggers on a wreck trip with Capt/ Joe Huffman

Its starting to feel alot like Summer.  The weather has been great the past few days.  In the bay the croakers have shown up in a few more numbers, there are also still flounder around.  The Fillman family did well at Memorial Park catching over 50 croakers, they had 10 pigfish(tropical looking fish) that actually sound like a pig when you bring them in and a couple flounder too.  The wrecks were hot again with some triggerfish, spadefish, and flounder caught.  Offshore fishing has also been hot here lately; in the Canyons there have been a number of yellowfin caught.  The Rippeon crew from Frederick Md. brought in some nice mahi mahi today.  In the surf the fishing has finally started to pick up into Summer mode with alot of spot around Rick K. from Richmond, VA was bringing them in 2 at a time , here were also a few kingfish and snapper blues caught too.  Stop on by for the latest and greatest in fishing equipment.

Riptide from Frederick Md. with some nie dolphin caught near the Parking Lot

Riptide from Frederick Md. with some nie dolphin caught near the Parking Lot

Doreen Gonzoph caught this beautiful 21" flounder at the mouth of Queen Sound using Capt. Steve's smelts. They seem to be the ticket.

I had a great birthday my wife made a cheerio krispie cake and we had another great dinner on the deck.

I had a great birthday my wife made a cheerio krispie cake and we had another great dinner on the deck.

Capt. Joe with FISH-n-FUN had another productive days on the inshore wrecks catching triggerfish, spades, and flounder!
Capt. Joe with FISH-n-FUN had another productive days on the inshore wrecks catching triggerfish, spades, and flounder!

I had a great birthday fishing with Mr. Rol and Mrs. Lin on the wrecks. We had so many triggerfish we were letting em go, 4 keeper flounder, and a nice tautog for good measure. Thanks for taking me out.

I had a great birthday fishing with Mr. Rol and Mrs. Lin on the wrecks.  We had so many triggerfish we were letting em go, 4 keeper flounder, and a nice tautog for good measure.  Thanks for taking me out.

Mike and Bill from De had another great day fishing aboard "Tools of the Trade" they had a mako release(aprox. 75 pounds) they also had some yellowfin tuna and mahi mahi trolling. They even had the shark on the troll. Makos are the fastest swimming sharks.

Mike and Bill from De had another great day fishing aboard "Tools of the Trade" they had a mako release(aprox. 75 pounds) they also had some yellowfin tuna and mahi mahi trolling. They even had the shark on the troll. Makos are the fastest swimming sharks.

Mike and Bill from De had another great day fishing aboard "Tools of the Trade"  they had a mako release(aprox. 75 pounds) they also had some yellowfin tuna and mahi mahi trolling.  They even had the shark on the troll.  Makos are the fastest swimming sharks.

This Mother and foal have been seen frequently on the way to the beach the last few days.

This Mother and foal have been seen frequently on the way to the beach the last few days.

Christopher Party with 19 1/2 & 21 in Flounder from the 91 caught on Driftaway Charters

Christopher Party with 19 1/2 & 21 in Flounder from the 91 caught on Driftaway Charters

Fishing was good once again today.  I even got a chance to break free from the shop and ho[ped on a Charter with Capt. Brett.  We had a good day drifting the Chincoteague Channel catching over 30 flounder with 3 keepers.  The whole charter fleet seemed to be doing well on the flounder.  If you would like to book a trip stop by the shop, and we can get you hooked up with a Captain.  They provide everything all you need to bring is something to eat or drink while you are out there.  In the surf the spot made an appearance using bloodworms, fishbites they were hitting good in the afternoon.  There were also a couple rays, skates, and small flounder caught out there.  The wreck fishing is starting to heat up and tautog are back in season, they have been closed for about a month now.  We have some great looking minnows, and fresh bunker, and all your fishing needs.  The MSSA Tunament starts today so we should see some nice fish brought in the next few days.  Thats the report for toDAY.  Tight Lines!

Rick from Ohio caught this nice 24.5" flattie weighing 5 lbs on the Island Queen with Capt. Charlie. Rick from Ohio caught this nice 24.5" flattie weighing 5 lbs on the Island Queen with Capt. Charlie.

Tyler Hauk from Thurmont, Md. caught 2 19'' flounder fishing off the rocks at Queen Sound. Devonte Flowler from Elkton, Md. qith a 16'' flounder caught on the Saxis Pier.

Devonte Flowler from Elkton, Md. qith a 16'' flounder caught on the Saxis Pier. Arch Hilditch and Earl Smith with 3 keepers 19.5 to 21'' fishing aboard Driftaway Charters with Capt. Brett. We had a great trip catching a lot of flounder!

Arch Hilditch and Earl Smith with 3 keepers 19.5 to 21'' fishing aboard Driftaway Charters with Capt. Brett.  We had a great trip catching a lot of flounder! Here's Harry Ashbridge from Apple Valley, Minnesota with a 23", 3-3/4# flounder he caught on Wed. morning. He was fishing with his friends Gary Grazier from Reading, Bob Dunkel from Rehoboth and Orville Burton from Atlantic. Orville says that he and Bob should have the corner seats, where Gary and Harry were sitting, next time since they caught most of the fish. We didn't point out to Orville that Bob had a keeper yesterday while sitting in the middle. Good friends have a good time!

Here's Harry Ashbridge from Apple Valley, Minnesota with a 23", 3-3/4# flounder he caught on Wed. morning. He was fishing with his friends Gary Grazier from Reading, Bob Dunkel from Rehoboth and Orville Burton from Atlantic. Orville says that he and Bob should have the corner seats, where Gary and Harry were sitting, next time since they caught most of the fish. We didn't point out to Orville that Bob had a keeper yesterday while sitting in the middle. Good friends have a good time! Here's Bob Dunkel from Delaware with a nice flounder he caught on the Tuesday morning trip. He was fishing with his cousin, Gary Grazier and friends Harry Ashbridge and Orville Burton. We fished for more than 3 hours, catching lots of flounder, but Bob's fish didn't come along until the end of the trip, well worth the wait.

Here's Bob Dunkel from Delaware with a nice flounder he caught on the Tuesday morning trip. He was fishing with his cousin, Gary Grazier and friends Harry Ashbridge and Orville Burton. We fished for more than 3 hours, catching lots of flounder, but Bob's fish didn't come along until the end of the trip, well worth the wait. Garrett Rohrbaugh from Emmitsburg, Md. with another keeper flounder fishing at Queen Sound 20'' he's got the touch.

Garrett Rohrbaugh from Emmitsburg, Md. with another keeper flounder fishing at Queen Sound 20'' he's got the touch.