Redfish Fishing in Virginia Beach
Virginia
Redfish is one of the species anglers target most around Virginia Beach, Virginia. MyFishingBuds matches you with local anglers who chase Redfish on Chesapeake Bay and Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (CBBT) so you can share a boat, split costs, and learn the water faster.
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Redfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Sciaenops ocellatus
- IGFA record
- 94.2 lbs
- Max length
- 65 in
- Preferred water temp
- 55–85°F
When to fish Virginia Beach
Striped bass fishing peaks in the cooler months, with the trophy migratory rockfish showing up in late fall and early winter as they move down the coast. Cobia arrive in the bay in summer (roughly June through August) and are sight-cast from the bow on calm days — a signature Virginia Beach fishery. Flounder and speckled trout fish the warm months around the inlets and the CBBT, and red drum run the bay and surf, with big bull reds in spring and fall. Offshore canyon fishing for tuna and mahi peaks in summer. Winter tautog fishing around the CBBT and wrecks fills the cold months.
→ Today's best fishing times in Virginia Beach (sunrise, sunset & moon)Where to fish for Redfish in Virginia Beach
- 📍 Chesapeake Bay
- 📍 Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (CBBT)
- 📍 Rudee Inlet
- 📍 Lynnhaven Inlet
- 📍 offshore canyons
🪪 Virginia fishing license
Anglers targeting Redfish in Virginia Beach need a valid Virginia fishing license. Resident, non-resident, and short-term options are all available — see our complete guide for current 2026 prices and direct purchase links.
Virginia fishing license cost 2026 →Redfish in Virginia Beach: FAQ
Do I need a fishing license to catch Redfish in Virginia Beach?▾
Yes. Anglers fishing in Virginia Beach need a valid Virginia fishing license (with the right freshwater or saltwater privileges for where you fish). Resident, non-resident, and short-term options are all available — see our Virginia guide for current 2026 prices and direct purchase links.
When is the best time to fish for Redfish near Virginia Beach?▾
Striped bass fishing peaks in the cooler months, with the trophy migratory rockfish showing up in late fall and early winter as they move down the coast. Cobia arrive in the bay in summer (roughly June through August) and are sight-cast from the bow on calm days — a signature Virginia Beach fishery. Flounder and speckled trout fish the warm months around the inlets and the CBBT, and red drum run the bay and surf, with big bull reds in spring and fall. Offshore canyon fishing for tuna and mahi peaks in summer. Winter tautog fishing around the CBBT and wrecks fills the cold months.
How do I find a Redfish fishing buddy in Virginia Beach?▾
Create a free MyFishingBuds profile, set Redfish as a target species, and pick Virginia Beach as your area. You'll be matched with nearby anglers who target the same species and fish a similar style, so you can plan a trip, share a boat, and split the costs.
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