Another nice day in Chincoteague with a little bit of wind. I got a chance to go fishing in the afternoon with Leo O. and caught one keeper striped bass with a 6 inch chartuse tsunami. We got in some nice Calcutta shirts and hats.-Jimmy V

Rockfish are being caught in the back bays by the bridges. Today 4 were brought by the shop the biggest one weighing 19 pounds. The couple was out for a short time and caught their limit. Yesterday was also good in the afternoon and at night. It's good to see some action. The best way to catch them is to use 4-6 inch swim bait and reel in very slowly. Good luck and enjoy the pictures. Jim

The weather has been a little cold this past week and only a few people went fishing, and I only heard of one short rockfish caught and nothing was weighed in at the shop.

We received our big order of over 400 boxes of inventory so that has been keeping us busy. Come by and see some of our new products and how we remodeled the shop.

Many anglers have been coming to stock their tackle boxes for Flounder Fishing and to get their fishing license. When you come in to get a boat license remember to have your registration number to complete the license; You can receive a %245 discount on your boat ramp fee if you purchase your license first and take it to the Town of Chincoteague
%40 6155 Community Dr.

Saltwater Fishing licenses are required for fishing all salt water in Virginia for people ages 16-65. The only places you do not need a license is a pier that has a blanket license like Memorial Park.

Surf Fishing at Assateague Wildlife Refuge and a property that you are renting which is waterfront or hotel, or anyone fishing on a licensed boat.

Hope this helps some people out.

Jim

Here is our local fishing report section. The surf fishing has been good for spiny dogfish and there have been rockfish caught off the beach trolling. In the bay the first flounder were caught at Four Mouths. There were also some rockfish caught in the back bay using swimbaits.
Capt. Leo and Jim V. says hello to the twins.