catchless Posted April 4, 2020 Report Share Posted April 4, 2020 Just relocated to Newport News to be near my grandaughters, bought a map of the lower Chesapeake Bay and looking for suggestions where to fish from the bank or beach. I am dying to try some surf fishing. The fishing piers seemed closed for now and I am getting cabin fever. Have a vast selection of gear and have studied rigging for surf casting, just need some spots to try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbinvb Posted April 5, 2020 Report Share Posted April 5, 2020 (edited) Google maps is great for these questions. Look for points and public parks, as there are a handful of public piers around that area that require no admission fee. I think Monitor-Merrimac overlook park is worth a look, maybe Fort Monroe too. I'm only familiar with the VB side of the Bay Edited April 5, 2020 by cbinvb add Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danta Posted April 5, 2020 Report Share Posted April 5, 2020 be safe out there an remember social distance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catchless Posted April 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2020 thanks for the response. I bought a Lower Chespeake Bay map there is so much area to consider. Went to Huntington Beach near the James River bridge the last 2 days, was the only one there, Social distancing is working. Have the fish adopted that philosphy as well. There are so many places to fish here is is overwhelming. I am visiting tackle stores as well as search the internet. The fishing piers seem closed due to the pandemic (good practice) and I am looking for a prime flounder spot and a surf casting location. I am happy being on the shore enjoying nature but I like to bring home a fish occasionally. I catch and release most times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danta Posted April 13, 2020 Report Share Posted April 13, 2020 good to hear you are having fun.fish on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJS Posted April 17, 2020 Report Share Posted April 17, 2020 (edited) Catchless, I have been in Williamsburg for 2 years. I am still exploring and figuring stuff out and I have been fishing VA and NC beaches for years. To find the places you are talking about, you need to spend some time looking around. Head towards the beach. Out to the Eastern Shore. Down South. There are plenty of spots. As far as the “prime flounder spot”, you and every other fisherman in Hampton Roads. Edited April 17, 2020 by CJS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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