Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Fishing Report Today

Artificial Lure here with your Chesapeake Bay, Virginia fishing report for Sunday, November 9th, 2025. The sun rose at 6:38 AM this morning and we’ll have about 10 and a half hours of daylight, with sunset set for 5:12 PM. If you’re heading out, the skies are clear with crisp November air and west winds swinging around to northwest at 10-15 knots by afternoon—great conditions but pack an extra layer against that chill.

Tides are prime for action today. Low tide hit just before dawn around 4:02 AM, and the high tide rolls in about 10:29 AM, peaking near 3.2 feet at the Ch...

Artificial Lure here from Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, bringing you your Saturday fishing report for November 8th, 2025.

The day started crisp and clear on the bay, with sunrise at 6:41 AM and sunset coming at 5:03 PM according to Tide-Forecast.com. We’ve got 10 hours and 22 minutes of daylight to get your lines wet. Weather conditions are cooperative—light northwest winds around 5 to 10 knots and waves holding at about 1 foot or less after a Small Craft Advisory expired at 5 a.m. this morning, per WBOC Weather. Temps are starting out in the low 50s, climbing to the low 60s by midday, so d...

Artificial Lure here with your November 7th Chesapeake Bay fishing report. Out on the Bay around Virginia today, chilly fall mornings are setting in, but the sun is shining and skies are fair—prime time for bundled-up anglers. According to WBOC’s morning weather report, we’re seeing crisp temps, light winds, and the leaves still coming down. Sunrise came at 6:38AM, sunset will hit early at 4:58PM, so make those fishing plans count during the daylight hours.

For tidal movement, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel area gave us a low tide around 5:21 this morning and high tide right...

Artificial Lure here with your Thursday, November 6, Chesapeake Bay fishing report, straight from the water and the docks.

**First up, the crucial details:**
Today’s sunrise rolled in at 6:59 a.m., and you’ll catch the last light slipping out right at 6:43 p.m.—daylight’s fading fast this time of year along the Virginia capes.

**Tides are running classic fall patterns.**
Guard Shore and much of Virginia’s Bay side saw a low tide around 3:16 a.m., high at 8:41 a.m., then a midday slack before another low at 3:22 p.m. If you’re fishing t...

Artificial Lure here with your Chesapeake Bay fishing report for Wednesday, November 5th, 2025. Sunrise hit at 6:31 AM and you can expect sunset about 5:03 PM tonight. Today’s weather is proper fall: brisk air in the low 50s with west winds around 10 to 15 knots early, tapering to calmer breezes by tonight—just remember there’s a Small Craft Advisory in effect from 6 a.m. till 6 p.m., so hang tight if you’re in a smaller rig. Waves are running 2 to 3 feet according to WBOC’s latest marine update.

Turning to tides, Chesapeake Beach saw a solid morning high right afte...

Here’s your Chesapeake Bay fishing report for Tuesday, November 4, 2025. It’s Artificial Lure here, and this one’s for all the salty hands and dock talkers along Virginia’s lower Bay.

Skies this morning started cloudy with temps hovering in the upper 50s, climbing toward 62 by afternoon. Expect a stiff northwest wind, 15–20 knots, with water chop rough enough that a Small Craft Advisory stands until at least 1 PM, as reported in the latest Marine Forecast from NOAA. Bundle up if you’re braving the spray.

Tides at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel run as follows: we had low tide...

# Artificial Lure's Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report

Well folks, it's Monday morning, November 3rd, and I'm here to tell you the bite is absolutely screaming in and around the Bay right now. Water temps have dropped to a crisp 58 degrees inside Rudee Inlet, and the fish are feeding like there's no tomorrow.

Let me break down what's happening out there. The speckled trout bite is outstanding this month—some of the best action we've seen. You want hot spots? Head straight to Lynnhaven Inlet, Rudee Inlet, or the Fort Monroe stretch of the James River. Puppy drum ar...

Artificial Lure here, checking in with your Chesapeake Bay, Virginia fishing report for Sunday, November 2nd, 2025.

The sun popped over the horizon at 6:29 this morning and we’re looking at a sunset right around 5:05pm, so anglers have a tighter window with that fall daylight. Tides are classic for this time of year along the Virginia pilot's dock in Lynnhaven Inlet: high just before sunrise at 5:35am, then low right before lunch, and another high rolling in at 5:56pm—plan your moves for those major changes to maximize the bite. Moon’s on the rise in late afternoon at 3:1...

Artificial Lure here, reporting from the banks of Chesapeake Bay, Virginia on a crisp Saturday morning, November 1st, 2025. It’s shaping up to be classic fall fishing—cool, breezy, and full of promise for the weekend bite.

**Weather & Water Conditions**
Marine forecasts from WBOC Weather are calling for waves about 2 to 3 feet, with a Small Craft Advisory lasting until 6 a.m. this morning, so take caution if you’re heading out early. Winds are blowing steady out of the west, adding a little chop that’s perfect for stirring up baitfish and getting the game fish fired up. Skie...

This is Artificial Lure with your Friday, October 31st, 2025, Chesapeake Bay fishing report.

We’re off to a brisk, blustery start today—bay anglers, be mindful. According to NOAA, we've had a Small Craft Advisory through early morning, rolling right into a Gale Warning until 6 PM. Gusts will hit up to 45 knots with bay waves 3 to 5 feet, making conditions sporty and testing your mettle if you're heading out. Bay water’s cooled to the mid-50s, which puts fall fishing in high gear and fires up those predator species. Sunrise is at 7:27 AM and sunset at 6:07 PM, with a high...

Artificial Lure here with your Chesapeake Bay fishing report for Thursday, October 30th, 2025.

Sunrise rolled in at 7:26 a.m. today, with sunset coming up early at 6:07 p.m. Tides are subtle, with a low coefficient of around 41, meaning only light current action—so you’ll want to work those tide turns for any serious bite, especially around the highs and lows set for early morning and midafternoon. For the Lower Bay and Virginia Beach, high tide is just past 8 a.m. and again close to 9:20 p.m., with lows mid-morning and afternoon. That means your best shot for stro...

This is Artificial Lure with today’s Chesapeake Bay, Virginia fishing report for Wednesday, October 29, 2025—broadcast straight from the water’s edge, where the Bay breeze tells all.

Starting with tides: at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, high tides are rolling in at 1:47am and 2:18pm, while low slack hits at 7:55am and again at 8:51pm. Sunrise hit at 7:25am and you’ll lose your last rays by 6:09pm. That means your prime windows for action, especially for bait-chasers, are those first couple hours after sunrise and just before sunset, when the low light has predators most active according to tide...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, fishing report for Tuesday, October 28th, 2025.

Another classic fall morning’s greeted us here on the Bay. Sunrise came at 7:24 and you’ll have good light right through to sunset at 6:11. The weather’s cool and calm to start: morning temps in the low 50s inching up to the mid-60s as the day wears on, with light winds shifting northeast and a chance for increasing chop this afternoon, so if you’re heading out, be smart and plan to beat those building winds before late afternoo...

Here’s today’s Chesapeake Bay fishing report for Monday, October 27, 2025.

We kicked off at sunrise, 7:23 AM, with a brisk fall chill—air temperatures starting in the high 50s, rising into the mid-60s by midday, with light northerly winds around 5 knots and calm waters. Sunset tonight will be at 6:12 PM. The tidal schedule is in anglers’ favor: low tide hit just before 6 AM, and you’ll see a high around 12:35 PM. That incoming tide through the late morning into early afternoon usually brings a feeding window for most species, so plan your top efforts from 10:30 to 1:30 today.

Chesapeake Bay sunrise came at 7:21 this morning, and if you got out early you were greeted by calm, cool fall air and a sky teasing a bit of overcast. Sunset tonight is set for 6:14, so you’ve got a solid autumn day to chase the bite. Tides are rolling on the moderate side: low tide at 7:22 AM, high at 12:53 PM, and back to low at 8:22 this evening, so that midday push should set up well for peak action, especially around structure and creek mouths, according to Tide-Forecast.

Water temps are cooling—you can feel the seasonal shift, and that...

Artificial Lure here with your Chesapeake Bay, Virginia fishing report for Friday, October 24, 2025.

We’re waking up to crisp, cool, and sunny fall weather—real classic October on the Bay. The **sun rose at 7:21 a.m.** and she’ll set at **6:14 p.m.** tonight. Winds are moderate but have calmed down slightly compared to earlier in the week, so it’s a fine day to get on the water and soak in some of that autumn color.

**Tidewise:** At Cape Henry, we’ve got **low tide at 4:29 a.m., high at 11:15 a.m., and the evening low at 5:2...

Artificial Lure here with your Chesapeake Bay Virginia fishing report for Thursday, October 23, 2025.

We’re stepping into classic fall fishing with sunrise at 7:19am and sunset at 6:16pm. Tides today at Virginia Beach are running strong—high coefficients up to 82 this morning, meaning active water movement and excellent current if you work key structure. Look for low tide around 2:56am and 9:20am, with full tide rolling back in by 3:47pm. That’s prime time for stripers hunting bait on the move, so plan your casts around those changes.

Weather-wise, expect sunny skies and mild temps, topping out in...

Good morning, Chesapeake Bay anglers—Artificial Lure here with your local fishing report for Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The sun cracked over the Bay around 7:19 AM, and we’re looking at a sunset right about 6:16 PM, so you’ve got plenty of daylight to work with today. The tide’s a little more forgiving—low just after 4 this morning, high just after 10:30, low again near 5 this afternoon, and a gentler high around 11 tonight, so plan your drifts and drifts accordingly (Tide-Forecast). The water’s still feeling a bit churned up, with a Small Craft Advisory in effect as of last night and it’s likely...

Artificial Lure here with your Chesapeake Bay, Virginia fishing report for October 21st, 2025. We're kicking off at sunrise, which was right around 7:19 a.m., with sunset coming at 6:16 p.m. The bay’s wearing those true fall colors: cool, brisk, and charged up for the season’s best bites.

Tides today at Lynnhaven Inlet show a low at 4:05 a.m., high at 10:36 a.m., then another low at 4:52 p.m. and a high near 10:51 p.m. If you’re aiming for that major morning bite, the incoming tide sets you up perfectly mid-morning, and the evening run is ideal...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you your Chesapeake Bay, Virginia fishing report for Monday, October 20, 2025.

Sunrise hit at 7:18 a.m. and sunset rolls in at 6:11 p.m.—plenty of daylight for anglers to put in some fall work. Tidal action around the Bay and Virginia Beach shows a low tide early at 4:15 a.m., high tide midmorning at 10:10 a.m., another low tide at 4:55 p.m., and the last high at 10:32 p.m., all according to US Harbors. Those mid-morning and evening high tides are primed for inshore bites[9].

The fall cooldown is in full effect and wa...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Chesapeake Bay Virginia fishing report for Sunday, October 19, 2025. Sunrise hit the water at 7:15 and you can expect sunset about 6:21 tonight, so plan on a solid window for both morning and evening bites.

Tidal conditions today will play a big role, with the first low tide at 1:55 AM, high at 8:20 AM, another low rolling in at 2:27 PM, and your last high at 8:33 PM. Those mid-morning and pre-sunset high tides will get the bite moving, especially around inlets and marsh edges according to Tide-Forecast.com.

Weather-wise, light SW winds...

Artificial Lure here with your Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, fishing report for Saturday, October 18, 2025. As the first light crests over the bay—sunrise at 7:15 AM, sunset coming at 6:21 PM—you can expect flat-out classic fall conditions. Tides will play a big role today: look for a morning low around 6:35 AM, midday high at 12:30 PM, and another low around 7 PM according to Tide-Forecast.com. The strong tidal coefficients mean lots of current and moving water, so fish should be feeding eagerly near structure and inlets.

The weather’s lining up for a near-perfect Saturday on the water. Local forecasts, as per Ma...

Artificial Lure here with your Chesapeake Bay fishing report for Friday, October 17, 2025. Lines in early this morning bring us brisk, classic October conditions across the lower Bay—so here’s how it’s shaping up so far.

**Weather, Tide, and Sun**
Sunrise greeted us at 7:15 AM, with sunset set for 6:21 PM tonight. Breezy north winds 10-15 knots with gusts pushing 20 mean there’s a **Small Craft Advisory**, so be cautious on open water, and expect 2 to 3-foot waves, according to WBOC and the National Weather Service. The first low tide rolled in just before dawn, with a high at...

Artificial Lure here with your fresh October 15 Chesapeake Bay fishing report, and folks, the fall bite is firing up! Sunrise was at 7:14 this morning and we’ll have daylight until sunset at 6:29 pm, giving us over eleven hours to work the water. Weather’s mild with overnight lows floating above 50°F, and daytime highs expected in the mid-60s—perfect hoodie weather to chase that fall run.

Today’s tides are moderate with the first high swing peaking early, and a nice moving tide in the afternoon. Use those shifts to your advantage: early light and late-day moving water are...

Waves up, folks! Artificial Lure here with the latest scoop on fishing around Chesapeake Bay, Virginia. It’s early morning, Sunday, October 12, 2025, and the water’s talking if you know how to listen.

Let’s talk tides first, because tide is life in these parts. At Cape Henry, my go-to station, high tide peaked just after midnight at 2.7 feet, and the next wave rolls in around 2:26 p.m. today. Low is at 7:28 a.m., so you’ve got a solid window to set up before things start moving again, and the afternoon push brings a higher sluice—3.3 feet—so get ready...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure bringing you your Chesapeake Bay Virginia fishing report for Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 7:24 AM. First light hit right around 7:08 AM, with sunset rolling in at 6:32 PM. We've got about 11 and a half hours of daylight to work with, so make the most of those prime fishing hours.

Weather today is holding partly cloudy skies over the Bay, with temps comfortable in the upper 60s to low 70s. Winds are currently moderate, but keep an eye on those gusts, especially approaching the afternoon; according to the National Weather Service, minor tidal flooding is...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Chesapeake Bay Virginia fishing report for October 10, 2025.

First light hit at 7:07AM, and you’ll be fishing till sunset at 6:34PM, with a cool morning rolling into a mild fall day. The Bay waters are sitting in the low 70s, river temps trailing just behind in the mid-60s. Expect partly cloudy skies, a light NE breeze 5-10 knots, and wave action about 1-2 feet. That’s quality weather for working the shoreline—just know a small craft advisory is looming through Saturday, so stay smart and watch for stiffe...

Good morning, anglers, it’s Artificial Lure coming to you with the Chesapeake Bay fishing report for Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Mother Nature is setting the stage for a stellar fall day out on the water, so let’s break down what’s biting, what’s working, and where you want to be dropping lines.

First, checking today’s vital stats: Tide-forecast.com reports we’ve got a low tide at 3:10 AM, high at 9:35 AM, another low at 3:54 PM, and another high at 9:59 PM. Sunrise already hit at 7:06, and you can fish up until sunset at 6:37 PM. That tide swing is prime for...

Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Chesapeake Bay fishing report for Sunday, October 5th, 2025. We’re smack in the heart of the fall transition, and that means the bite is heating up from the mouths of the rivers down to the open waters, with cool, crisp weather giving us prime conditions to hook into a mixed bag.

Sunrise this morning came at 7:02 AM and sunset will be at 6:41 PM, giving us just shy of 12 hours of daylight to work the tides and chase that bite. Tidal movement is big—Virginia Beach and most of the lower Bay...

Hey there, folks I'm Artificial Lure, your Chesapeake Bay fishing insider. Today, October 4th, the Bay's waters are bustling with activity. Schooling striped bass are pushing bait along channel edges at dawn and dusk. Try using topwaters early and switch to soft swimbaits or bucktails on moving tides. Speckled trout and red drum are also active on grass flats.

Tides at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel are cooperative, with the next high tide expected in the morning. The weather is set for a good day of fishing, perfect for targeting catfish near the Conowingo Dam or catching some...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your October 3rd Chesapeake Bay fishing report.

**Current Conditions**
Water temps are sitting in the mid-70s in the main Bay with river temps in the upper 60s. We've got partly cloudy skies with stable conditions expected through the week. The Maryland DNR reports oxygen levels have improved significantly, making bottom fishing viable across most areas. Salinities are running below normal, but that's not stopping the action.

**Tidal Action**
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel area is showing good tidal movement today with strong currents from the recent full...

October’s rolling in with a bite to match. This is Artificial Lure reporting from the heart of Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, where the bay’s autumn energy is kicking up, the fish are on the prowl, and there’s a definite chill hinting at the season to come.

Tide today is classic fall: High tide just before sunup, easing into a late-morning low, then climbing back up around dinner. That means fish will be feeding heavy early and right before dusk, especially with sunrise at 7:07AM and sunset wrapping at 6:34PM, perfect for those magic hour topwater ambushes, especi...

Artificial Lure here with your Chesapeake Bay fishing report for Sunday, September 28, 2025—dialed in straight from the water’s edge. Fall patterns are coming in strong, and the bay’s plenty lively for anglers willing to wake up early or stay late.

Tides are in your favor today. High tide hit early, just before sunrise around 5:23 AM, with the next low rolling in at 11:41 AM and a second high tide tonight about 5:50 PM. You’ll find the most movement—and hottest action—right around those slots. Sunrise was at 6:56 AM, and you’ve got until 6:52 PM before dark rolls in, maki...

Artificial Lure here, checking in with your Chesapeake Bay Virginia fishing report for Saturday, September 27, 2025. The fall bite is rolling in! Let’s get into the conditions and what’s on tap for anglers today.

**Tidal Report:** According to Tide-Forecast.com, we’re expecting high tide this morning around 5:23 AM, a low at 11:41 AM, then another high tide near 5:50 PM. Water movement’s moderate—tidal coefficients are on the lower end, so expect gentler currents and smaller tidal swings than last week. Best fishing will be right around those changeovers, especially early and late.

**Weather and Sunrise/Su...

You’re tuned in with Artificial Lure, and here’s your Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, fishing report for Friday, September 26, 2025. Conditions are shaping up for a classic fall bite, with a gentle cool-down in the water and sun breaking over the horizon at 6:55 AM. Sunset clocks in at 6:54 PM, tightening the window for those golden-hour chasers.

Today’s tides at Virginia Beach see a low at 4:40 AM, high at 11:07 AM, another low at 5:32 PM, and a late high at 11:17 PM. Tidal movement is medium, with an average coefficient—ideal for active fish, especially during the incoming morning tide and the afte...

Chesapeake Bay anglers woke up to a **mild, early fall morning** on September 24, 2025, with **sunrise at 6:53 AM and sunset rolling in at 6:57 PM**. The marshes greeted everyone with a gentle air and classic autumn haze, making for beautiful light on the water. The tidal swing sets up a productive day: expect a **high tide at 3:57 PM (2.55 ft), low tide at 9:58 AM (0.59 ft), and another low at 10:36 PM (0.7 ft)**, with currents slowing mid-morning then picking up fast as we close on the afternoon peak according to Tide-Forecast.com.

Weather Service Wakefield reports **light winds out of the northeast and...

It’s Artificial Lure here with your Chesapeake Bay fishing report for Saturday, September 20, 2025.

We’re kicking off the weekend with classic late September conditions—comfortable air temps joining you on the water, light patchy clouds rolling through at dawn, and just a whisper of northeast breeze as the sun cracks over the horizon at 6:50 am. Expect sunset tonight at 7:03 pm, giving you a solid window to chase the hot bite into the evening.

Today’s **tide schedule** is prime for anglers. First high tide rolls in at 7:26 am, and if you’re fishing the moving water, you...

This is Artificial Lure with your Chesapeake Bay fishing report for Friday, September 19, 2025.

First light broke today right around 6:58 am, with sunset set for 7:22 pm. Skies are mostly clear but expect a light northeast breeze, keeping things pleasantly cool and signaling the start of that true fall fishing action.

The tide is favorable for the morning bite. High water hit the docks at Little Creek around 6:29 am, with a slack low rolling in just before lunchtime at 12:48 pm. Another high will hit about 6:53 pm, making dusk prime time to pitch a line from piers or creek...

Good morning, anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Chesapeake Bay fishing report for September 17th, 2025.

We’re starting off with the day’s **tide and solunar details**. According to Tides4Fishing, sunrise hit at 6:48 AM and sunset comes in at 7:08 PM, giving us just under 12 and a half hours of daylight. Tidal coefficients are on the rise—today’s at 59, so expect average current and tidal movement. High tides for Virginia Beach near the mouth of the Bay run at 4:53 AM (3.3 ft), 10:53 AM (0.6 ft), and 5:22 PM (4.1 ft), with a minor low at 11:55 PM (0.5 ft). That means mid-morning and the...

Artificial Lure here with your Chesapeake Bay fishing report for September 14th, 2025, coming to you straight from the heart of the Virginia coast.

Today featured classic late-summer weather: warm, humid, highs in the upper 80s, and mostly clear skies, with just a whisper of a breeze out of the southwest. Waters remained calm across most of the Bay. The National Weather Service reported generally stable marine conditions, perfect for a late-afternoon run or evening bite. For tidal action, the next high tide at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel hit around 3:50 pm at just over 3 feet, sliding down to...