Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report

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The Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, hosted by Luke Barton, provides a weekly fishing report to anglers in our area. Local charter guides share what's biting on their trips, along with expert advice on how to be successful on your next trip. This show also promotes sustainable fishing practices in hopes to preserve this world-class fishery for generations.

  1. Sword Fish Deep Dive, Mahi, Seabass, Triggerfish and Citation Data Review

    2 DAYS AGO

    Sword Fish Deep Dive, Mahi, Seabass, Triggerfish and Citation Data Review

    The Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report is your best resource for the Virginia Beach Fishing Report, Ocean View Fishing Report, Norfolk Fishing Report, Lynnhaven Inlet Fishing Report, and everywhere in between. For the anglers looking for an Eastern Shore Fishing Report, Hampton fishing report, Buckroe Beach Fishing Report, or York River fishing report, look no further. Every week we bring you a report for those anglers interested in a Cape Charles fishing report and a Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel fishing report and for every location in the Lower Chesapeake Bay. For our guys looking for the Virginia fishing report, we’ve got you covered. This week we're talking to Captain Russ Kostinas aboard Top Notch Charter Fishing out of Rudee Inlet in Virginia Beach. Russ and crew have been on the mahi and swordfish lately, and Russ gives us a great deep dive into the rigging, location and tactics you need to know before going on your next sword fishing trip! To contact and book: visit their website, call 757-681-8068 or email TopNotchCharterFishing@gmail.com   Next we catch up with Captain Robbie Bryan aboard Reel Release Sportfishing to hear about the recent wreck trips for Seabass, Trigger Fish and some other unique species. After some tips and tricks, we jump into a very interesting and controversial topic, cobia regulations and citation data as well as a possible change in our ability to target trophy rockfish and redfish. This is a must listen. To book, visit his website: Reel Release Booking or give him a call 757-705-1366.  www.greatdaysoutdoors.com/lcbfr to be added to our email list and we'll send you the new show each week! All Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report Email Subscribers receive a PROMO CODE for a FREE AFTCO Camo Sunglasses Cleaner Cloth with the purchase of any products! Sponsors: Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle  Shoreline Plastics Great Days Outdoors KillerDock Hilton's Realtime-Navigator AFTCO Salts Gone  Fish Bites  Sea Tow Black Buffalo Stayput Anchor

    1h 14m
  2. Puppy drum and Striper hitting inshore and a deep dive into Yamaha Helm Master

    24 OCT

    Puppy drum and Striper hitting inshore and a deep dive into Yamaha Helm Master

    The Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report is your best resource for the Virginia Beach Fishing Report, Ocean View Fishing Report, Norfolk Fishing Report, Lynnhaven Inlet Fishing Report, and everywhere in between. For the anglers looking for an Eastern Shore Fishing Report, Hampton fishing report, Buckroe Beach Fishing Report, or York River fishing report, look no further. Every week we bring you a report for those anglers interested in a Cape Charles fishing report and a Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel fishing report and for every location in the Lower Chesapeake Bay. For our guys looking for the Virginia fishing report, we’ve got you covered. This week we catch up with "Jet Ski Brian" Lockwood, to hear about the advantages of fishing from a PWC, as he ventures out and targets puppy drum and striper in shallow waters near the MM bridge, rocks and ledges.   We have heard many talk about it, it’s time to take a deep dive into the new technology that is Yamaha Helm Master, with the local certified expert Troy Marine.  Their Service and Parts Manager, Andrew Kiser takes us through the nuts and bolts of how the system works, its capabilities, and most importantly, reliability!  www.greatdaysoutdoors.com/lcbfr to be added to our email list and we'll send you the new show each week! All Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report Email Subscribers receive a PROMO CODE for a FREE AFTCO Camo Sunglasses Cleaner Cloth with the purchase of any products! Sponsors: Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle  Shoreline Plastics Great Days Outdoors KillerDock Hilton's Realtime-Navigator AFTCO Salts Gone  Fish Bites  Sea Tow Black Buffalo Stayput Anchor

    1h 25m
  3. Battling massive Swordfish, Yamaha Sponsorship, Inshore Redfish & Speckled Trout

    17 OCT

    Battling massive Swordfish, Yamaha Sponsorship, Inshore Redfish & Speckled Trout

    The Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report is your best resource for the Virginia Beach Fishing Report, Ocean View Fishing Report, Norfolk Fishing Report, Lynnhaven Inlet Fishing Report, and everywhere in between. For the anglers looking for an Eastern Shore Fishing Report, Hampton fishing report, Buckroe Beach Fishing Report, or York River fishing report, look no further. Every week we bring you a report for those anglers interested in a Cape Charles fishing report and a Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel fishing report and for every location in the Lower Chesapeake Bay. For our guys looking for the Virginia fishing report, we’ve got you covered. This weeks show starts out with a trip across the pond to hear about the home town of Captain Bill Pappas with Playin Hookey Charters, Hawaii.  He shares a few highlights of he, Russ and LB’s time together!  Next we go into detail about the insane battle with massive 250+lb swordfish that he and Russ spent over 3 hours fighting.  Lastly, he shares some of the recent wreck trips, targeting Mahi, Seabass, Flounder, Triggerfish and more.  Get booked and get hooked! (757) 619-3530 Next, we talk with Captain Travis Kemp, with Foolproof Sportfishing to talk about the latest news on whats happening inside Lynnhaven and Little Creek with the puppy drum and Speckled Trout bite.  He provides some good insights and tips/tricks to target these fish as they begin to settle into deeper and warmer water to prepare to weather the colder months.  Captain Travis will also be competing in an upcoming Surfishing Drum tournament, where he has historically done very well, we wish him luck!  To book with Captain Travis, visit his instagram Foolproof IG and direct message him or call/text  252- 435-5967. www.greatdaysoutdoors.com/lcbfr to be added to our email list and we'll send you the new show each week! All Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report Email Subscribers receive a PROMO CODE for a FREE AFTCO Camo Sunglasses Cleaner Cloth with the purchase of any products! Sponsors: Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle  Shoreline Plastics Great Days Outdoors KillerDock Hilton's Realtime-Navigator AFTCO Salts Gone  Fish Bites  Sea Tow Black Buffalo Stayput Anchor

    1h 2m
  4. Sea Bass, Triggerfish & Pro Tips with Top Virginia Captains

    13 OCT

    Sea Bass, Triggerfish & Pro Tips with Top Virginia Captains

    The Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report is your best resource for the Virginia Beach Fishing Report, Ocean View Fishing Report, Norfolk Fishing Report, Lynnhaven Inlet Fishing Report, and everywhere in between. For the anglers looking for an Eastern Shore Fishing Report, Hampton fishing report, Buckroe Beach Fishing Report, or York River fishing report, look no further. Every week we bring you a report for those anglers interested in a Cape Charles fishing report and a Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel fishing report and for every location in the Lower Chesapeake Bay. For our guys looking for the Virginia fishing report, we’ve got you covered. This week we welcome back a new Captain to the show, Tripp Seed with Bay Roamer Charters | Portsmouth VA and he shares about a few of his recent wreck trips using his new trolling motor and his lithium battery that has proven to be extremely long lasting so far!  He gives us some tips on how to catch trigger fish along with several other pieces of advice that you can take with you on your next wreck trip.  If you don’t have a boat, get booked, go visit his social media or call (757) 650-3718 Next we talk with Captain Eric Meyers about Head’s N Tails Charters latest treck to Florida, taking the 27’ skiff and his new Bride Jaime, all the way to Jupiter Florida to chase Tarpon, Snook, Jacks, Grouper, Sharks and more!  He also talks us through the changing temps here in the Lynnhaven and how we can prepare our tackle boxes to get after the Reds and Trout even in fast moving current!  To book with Captain Eric, visit Heads N Tails Booking Website or call 757-573-9569.  www.greatdaysoutdoors.com/lcbfr to be added to our email list and we'll send you the new show each week! All Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report Email Subscribers receive a PROMO CODE for a FREE AFTCO Camo Sunglasses Cleaner Cloth with the purchase of any products! Sponsors: Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle  Shoreline Plastics Great Days Outdoors KillerDock Hilton's Realtime-Navigator AFTCO Salts Gone  Fish Bites  Sea Tow Black Buffalo Stayput Anchor

    1h 12m
  5. Flounder & Cobia Tips, Charter Insights, and Conservation Strategies

    3 OCT

    Flounder & Cobia Tips, Charter Insights, and Conservation Strategies

    The Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report is your best resource for the Virginia Beach Fishing Report, Ocean View Fishing Report, Norfolk Fishing Report, Lynnhaven Inlet Fishing Report, and everywhere in between. For the anglers looking for an Eastern Shore Fishing Report, Hampton Fishing Report, Buckroe Beach Fishing Report, or York River Fishing Report, look no further. Every week we bring you a report for those anglers interested in a Cape Charles Fishing Report and a Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Fishing Report and for every location in the Lower Chesapeake Bay. For our guys looking for the Virginia Fishing Report, we’ve got you covered. First this week, we catch up with Captain Robbie Bryan with Reel Release Sportfishing. Robbie shares an excellent flounder report, noting some of the best action he’s seen in years with consistent fish in the 20–22 inch range and trophies pushing 30 inches. He also talks opening day cobia, tough sight-fishing conditions, and how salinity changes pushed fish deeper. Robbie dives into conservation tips, why patience is key when setting the hook on flounder, and how anglers can help sustain the cobia fishery by being selective in harvest. Next, we hear from Captain Colt North with Litigator Sportfishing. Colt kicks things off with a fun recap from North Carolina, where he and his crew enjoyed red-hot yellowfin tuna action, boating fish up to 70 pounds on ballyhoo/sea witch rigs. Back in the Bay, he reports strong flounder fishing with limits coming off bucktail/Gulp rigs around wrecks and pilings, along with the arrival of spadefish and sheepshead. He also gives an update on cobia, which are present but not quite fired up yet due to fluctuating temps. Colt highlights his summer Litigator Kids Camps, offering ages 8–16 the chance to learn hands-on techniques across cobia, drum, reef, and inshore fishing.  Sponsors: Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle  Shoreline Plastics Great Days Outdoors KillerDock Hilton's Realtime-Navigator AFTCO Salts Gone  Fish Bites  Sea Tow Black Buffalo Stayput Anchor

    1h 19m
  6. Sea Bass, Sonar Adjustment & Inshore Puppy Drum

    26 SEPT

    Sea Bass, Sonar Adjustment & Inshore Puppy Drum

    The Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report is your best resource for the Virginia Beach Fishing Report, Ocean View Fishing Report, Norfolk Fishing Report, Lynnhaven Inlet Fishing Report, and everywhere in between. For the anglers looking for an Eastern Shore Fishing Report, Hampton fishing report, Buckroe Beach Fishing Report, or York River fishing report, look no further. Every week we bring you a report for those anglers interested in a Cape Charles fishing report and a Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel fishing report and for every location in the Lower Chesapeake Bay. For our guys looking for the Virginia fishing report, we’ve got you covered. First this week, we catchup with Captain Kenny Mills with Sea Shift Sportfishing Va Beach. We learn some seabass tips and tricks while hearing about his recent trips to the nearshore wrecks, he also shares some great tips about how to adjust your sonar to get dialed in on the bite.  To connect or book a trip with Captain Kenny, check em out their socials or give them a call at 757-681-1099  Next we talk with Captain Eric Meyers about Head’s N Tails Charters latest adventures, using the new 27’ skiff has been a game changer to run 4-6 person inshore trips very comfortably.  He talks us through his setup and conditions to target puppy drum inshore of the Lynnhaven river.  To book with Captain Eric, visit Heads N Tails Booking Website or call 757-573-9569.  www.greatdaysoutdoors.com/lcbfr to be added to our email list and we'll send you the new show each week! All Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report Email Subscribers receive a PROMO CODE for a FREE AFTCO Camo Sunglasses Cleaner Cloth with the purchase of any products! Sponsors: Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle  Shoreline Plastics Great Days Outdoors KillerDock Hilton's Realtime-Navigator AFTCO Salts Gone  Fish Bites  Sea Tow Black Buffalo Stayput Anchor

    1h 1m
  7. The Truth About Salvage: Avoiding the Surprise Bill No Boater Wants

    26 SEPT

    The Truth About Salvage: Avoiding the Surprise Bill No Boater Wants

    In this episode of the Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, host Joe Baya and co-host Butch Thierry dive deep into a topic every boat owner needs to understand: the critical differences between boat towing and salvage, and how to ensure you’re truly covered when the unexpected happens on the water. Joe and Butch are joined by Captain Joseph Frohnhofer III, CEO of Sea Tow Services International, who brings decades of maritime experience and industry insight to the conversation. Captain Frohnhofer breaks down what “salvage” really means, how it differs from a standard tow, and why understanding your insurance policy’s fine print can save you from costly surprises. The discussion covers real-world scenarios where boaters thought they were protected—only to find out the hard way that insurance or towing memberships didn’t cover salvage situations. Captain Frohnhofer shares practical advice on how to review your policy, ask the right questions of your insurance provider, and prepare your boat ahead of storm season to minimize risk. Listeners will also hear personal stories from the hosts and guest, including close calls on the water, lessons learned from storms, and tips for creating a solid storm plan. The episode wraps up with actionable steps every boater can take to protect their vessel, their wallet, and the environment. Whether you’re a seasoned captain or a weekend warrior, this episode is packed with expert guidance, cautionary tales, and essential information to help you navigate the complexities of boat ownership and stay prepared for whatever the Gulf throws your way. Tune in and make sure you’re ready for the next time you hit the water!

    43 min
  8. Last days of Cobia Season 2025 and wreck fishing for Tog, Seabass, Triggerfish & Flounder

    19 SEPT

    Last days of Cobia Season 2025 and wreck fishing for Tog, Seabass, Triggerfish & Flounder

    The Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report is your best resource for the Virginia Beach Fishing Report, Ocean View Fishing Report, Norfolk Fishing Report, Lynnhaven Inlet Fishing Report, and everywhere in between. For the anglers looking for an Eastern Shore Fishing Report, Hampton fishing report, Buckroe Beach Fishing Report, or York River fishing report, look no further. Every week we bring you a report for those anglers interested in a Cape Charles fishing report and a Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel fishing report and for every location in the Lower Chesapeake Bay. For our guys looking for the Virginia fishing report, we’ve got you covered. This week we meet a new Captain to the show, Tripp Seed with Bay Roamer Charters | Portsmouth VA and we get some cool background on how he serves the community as a fire fighter & professional charter guide.  We learn about this new boat ‘Dr. Dre’ which is a shout out to his awesome wife, a Doctor in Veterinary Medicine.  Tripp has to run at the end when duty calls, but first we get an inside look into his boat, the cobia fishing recently, and his thoughts on what to expect in years to come with the new windmill bases out there and the migration pattern.  Visit his social media or call (757) 650-3718 Next we talk to Captain Andy Kim of  Sashimi Sportfishing  We dive into several species like sea bass, flounder & Triggerfish.  Captain Andy shares several great tips and gets us educated on how we can be more effective while wreck fishing. Contact Captain Andy: 757-818-7380 to get booked! www.greatdaysoutdoors.com/lcbfr to be added to our email list and we'll send you the new show each week! All Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report Email Subscribers receive a PROMO CODE for a FREE AFTCO Camo Sunglasses Cleaner Cloth with the purchase of any products! Sponsors: Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle Great Days Outdoors KillerDock Hilton's Realtime-Navigator AFTCO Fish Bites Sea Tow Black Buffalo Stayput Anchor

    1h 10m
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The Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, hosted by Luke Barton, provides a weekly fishing report to anglers in our area. Local charter guides share what's biting on their trips, along with expert advice on how to be successful on your next trip. This show also promotes sustainable fishing practices in hopes to preserve this world-class fishery for generations.

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