Virginia Beach

[dc410]

I'm going to be going to Virginia Beach for a family vacation shortly. I was thinking of dabbling in some surf fishing in the early mornings before everyone else is up and around. From some of my research this seems like this may be a doable thing. I have absolutely no idea what I am doing when it comes to saltwater flyfishing. Figuring on just throwing some big Clousers or Half and Halfs. If anybody has any information or experience in surf fishing this area I would really appreciate some insight. I have already done some research about saltwater licenses for Virginia but I am not totally sure that surf fishing is allowed on all areas of Virginia Beach. Thanks.

 

[Fishidiot]

Surf fishing is allowed at Sandbridge (or at least it used to be during the off season). Just walk the beach early in the morning and cast a Clouser Minnow in the wash and you ought to be able to connect with a flounder or three. Other fish are around but may be spotty close to shore - this could include speckled trout, redfish, small bluefish, and perhaps some other stuff. A 3" long, green over white Clouser will catch 'em all.

I don't know if it's still there but when I lived down there about a decade ago, there was a great aquarium in Virgina Beach. If it's still there, it's worth a visit.

I've got a ton of salt gear - shoot me a PM if you'd like to borrow some.

 

[Fishidiot]

Here's the museum/aquarium. Very nice place.

Aquarium