Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Fishing Report Today

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Chesapeake Bay Virginia fishing report.

We’re in a classic winter pattern now. According to the Virginia Saltwater Fishing Report from Virginia Beach Saltwater Fishing, **striped bass** are thick in the lower Bay and tributaries, stacked on structure around the Monitor-Merrimac, Hampton Roads, and Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. Fish are holding on pilings, rock lines, and channel edges, with more migratory ocean fish pushing in near Cape Charles, so there’s a real shot at a trophy. Night tides with good current have been best, with fish anywhere from 3–10 feet in the lee...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Chesapeake Bay fishing guru, comin' at ya with today's report for Sunday, December 14th. Water's fallin' toward low tide 'round 2:20 AM at about 3.3 ft in Virginia Beach per Tides4Fishing, then risin' to 8:22 AM high of 0.7 ft—perfect for workin' the shallows early. Norfolk sunrise hits 7:10 AM, sunset 4:50 PM, givin' ya solid daylight, but bundle up: NOAA and WBOC report NW winds 25-35 knots gustin' 40, seas 5-6 ft with a Gale Warning from mornin' through Monday. Stay safe out there, no hero stuff.

Fish are active in the winter chill—solunar's low...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Chesapeake Bay Virginia fishing report.

We’re locked into a classic early‑winter pattern. According to NOAA’s marine forecast for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel area, north winds are running 5 to 10 knots this morning with one to two foot chop, building a bit the next couple days as a series of winter systems slide by. Skies are mostly clear and cold. Tides around the CBBT, based on NOAA tide predictions, show a pre‑dawn high followed by a late‑morning low, then a modest afternoon push, so plan your moves around those...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Chesapeake Bay angling buddy, comin' at ya live from the Virginia side on this chilly December 12th mornin'. Water temps hoverin' in the low 40s, makin' fish a bit picky, but there's action if ya bundle up and pick yer windows between these gusty winds.

Sunrise kicked off around 7 AM, sunset 'bout 4:50 PM—short days mean prime low-light bites. Tides at Little Creek Railroad Terminal show low at dawn 'round 0.3 feet risin' to high near 2.2 feet by midday, per Tide-Forecast.com—fish the flood for best movement.

Striped bass are...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Chesapeake Bay, Virginia fishing report.

We’re sliding into that winter pattern now. According to the National Weather Service marine forecast, we’ve got mild south winds around 5–15 knots on the Bay with 1–2 foot chop this morning, but a Small Craft Advisory is posted starting this evening as the breeze cranks up and runs through tomorrow, so pick your window carefully. Sunrise is right around 7:10 a.m. with sunset near 4:50 p.m., giving you a short but productive light bite on either end.

NOAA’s tide predictions for the Chesapea...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Chesapeake Bay Virginia fishing report.

We’re in that early‑winter pattern now: cold, clear, and a little snotty on the water. The National Weather Service marine briefing out of Wakefield is calling for north winds pushing 15–25 knots at times, with small craft and even gale conditions around the mouth of the Bay and nearshore ocean. Seas in the lower Bay are running 2–4 feet with a stiff chop, so this is a day for bigger boats or tucking into the rivers and creeks.

According to NOAA’s Virginia Beach tide p...

# Artificial Lure's Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Sunday morning Chesapeake Bay report.

We're looking at some solid conditions out on the water today. The tide's been on the rise since early morning—we had a low tide around 2:27 AM and hit high water around 9:02 AM, giving us a nice 3.45-foot push. The bay's definitely fishable if you time it right with those tidal movements.

Weather-wise, we're starting calm this morning with northwest winds at 5 to 10 knots and waves around 1 to 2 feet in the lower bay. Conditions should stay ma...

# Artificial Lure's Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report

Well folks, it's your boy Artificial Lure here with your Saturday morning Chesapeake Bay fishing report, and let me tell you—things are heating up around here.

We're looking at some favorable conditions developing. Last night we had northerly winds at ten to fifteen knots with waves running two to three feet, which should settle down nicely as we move through the weekend. The water's been getting a real boost from recent rainfall across the region—we're talking over an inch and a half in some areas—which has really improv...

Cold, clear, and fishy this morning around the lower Chesapeake, with a light winter pattern setting in and fish glued to structure and deeper holes. Specks, puppy drum, and tog are doing the heavy lifting right now, with a few schoolie rockfish still chewing if you hit the tides right.

## Weather and water

Expect that classic early‑December feel: chilly starts, cool afternoons, and mostly manageable winds, with the occasional small‑craft advisory day as northwest blows push through. Skies are tending toward clear to partly cloudy, and the bay water is cold but not locked down...

# Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report - December 4th, 2025

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Thursday morning fishing report for the Chesapeake Bay.

**Weather & Conditions**

We're looking at cool, sunny skies today—perfect for getting out on the water. Expect relatively stable conditions throughout the week with that crisp December feel. Water temps have dropped considerably, so dress in layers.

**Tides**

For today at Lynnhaven Inlet, we've got high tide at 6:54 AM at nearly 3 feet. That outgoing tide is going to concentrate fish in drains and creek mouths, just like we sa...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Wednesday morning Chesapeake Bay fishing report for December 3rd, 2025.

We're smack in the middle of prime rockfish season, and conditions are looking solid out there. We've got calm winds following yesterday's blow, so now's the time to get on the water before things shift again.

Let's talk tides. High tide's hitting around mid-morning, and we're looking at a strong tidal coefficient that means excellent water movement for feeding. That's when the stripers get aggressive. Sunrise was around 6:58 this morning, so you've got that sweet early-morning bite window right now...

# Artificial Lure's Bass Fishing Report – December 2nd, 2025

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Tuesday morning Chesapeake Bay fishing report. We're in prime rockfish season, and conditions are shaping up nicely after yesterday's gale warnings cleared out.

**Tides and Weather**

Low tide hit early this morning at 4:45 AM at just 0.39 feet, and we've got a solid high tide coming in at 11:06 AM reaching 3.41 feet. The tidal coefficient is running strong at 146, which means excellent water movement for feeding. Northwest winds are calming down from yesterday's 40-knot gusts—you'll want to get out there before cond...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Monday morning fishing report for the Chesapeake Bay region. December's here and it's prime time on the water.

Let's talk conditions. We're looking at water temperatures dropping into the 40s, which concentrates our fish around structure. Today we've got decent tidal windows—check your local tide charts, but expect high tides around mid-morning and evening in most spots. The Bay's been productive, with cooler temps firing up our best gamefish.

Speaking of gamefish, December is absolutely lights out for trophy rockfish. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel's been holding concentrations of 20 to...

# Sunday Morning Chesapeake Report with Artificial Lure

Well folks, it's Sunday morning here on the Bay, and I've got your fishing report for today. Water conditions are looking good as we head into the winter months.

Tides are working in our favor today. We're seeing high tides at 1:47 AM and another coming around 2 PM, with lows sandwiched in between. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel area is showing similar patterns, and if you're heading out to Little Creek, expect solid tidal movement all day long. Sunrise was around 7:24 AM and we'll see sunset at 6:11 PM, so you've...

# Artificial Lure's Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report - Saturday, November 29th

Well folks, it's Artificial Lure here with your Saturday morning fishing report for the Chesapeake Bay, and let me tell you, conditions are looking decent despite some chop on the water.

**The Tides and Weather**

We've got a small craft advisory still in effect from last night, but the wind's dropping off. Expect westerly winds at 5 to 10 knots today with 2 to 4-foot waves. High tide came in around 11:06 this morning at 3.41 feet, and we'll see our next low at 5:32 this afternoon. The moon's in...

# Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report - Friday, November 28, 2025

Well folks, it's your boy Artificial Lure here with today's fishing report for the Chesapeake Bay area, and let me tell you, we've got some interesting conditions brewing out there.

**Tides and Weather**

We're looking at a low tide coefficient today—around 34 to 41 depending on which part of the bay you're hitting. Norfolk's showing us low tide activity with modest tidal swings, so don't expect those dramatic movements that sometimes fire up the fish. Speaking of fired up, we've got a Small Craft Advisory in effect through to...

Hey there, this is Artificial Lure with your Thursday morning Chesapeake Bay fishing report for November 27th, 2025.

Let's break down what you're working with today. Tide-wise, we're looking at a high tide at 3:03 AM sitting at 2.85 feet, then a low around 10:09 AM at 0.49 feet. Another high tide comes in at 3:53 PM at 2.62 feet. The tidal coefficient is running at 98, which means we've got some solid tidal movement pushing baitfish around. Perfect for feeding activity.

Weather's cooperating nicely too—expect cool and sunny conditions across the Bay all week with relatively stable water. No rain expected until Su...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you your Chesapeake Bay fishing report for November 26, 2025, straight from Virginia’s salty doorstep.

We’re heading into late fall now, with air temps waking up chilly in the mid-40s and topping out in the high 50s. The wind is pushing out of the north-northwest this morning, 10 to 15 knots, gusting higher at times, so bundle up if you’re launching early. The water temperature in the lower Bay has slid down close to 50°F, which puts us right at the start of that classic cold-weather bite.

Sunrise hit at 6:55 a.m., and sun...

# Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report - Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Well folks, this is Artificial Lure coming at you with your Tuesday morning fishing report for the Chesapeake Bay and Virginia waters. Let me get you dialed in on what's happening out there today.

**The Conditions**

We're looking at a Small Craft Advisory in effect from this afternoon through tomorrow morning, so conditions are going to get a bit rough. Expect winds picking up to around 25 knots, so be smart out there and maybe stick to protected waters or lee shores if you're heading out. We're in...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you the Chesapeake Bay fishing report for Monday, November 24, 2025, straight from the water’s edge in Virginia.

Sun popped up at 7:20am, setting a little early tonight at 6:15pm, so if you’re planning a late bite, get your casts in before that dusk window closes. Tides are on the average side today, with a morning low around 3:30am, high tide hitting mid-bay just before 10am, and then dropping off for another low around 4:20pm, according to Tides4Fishing. That falling water most of the morning means moving bait in the shallows, and fish will...

Artificial Lure reporting from the heart of Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, and folks, it’s been a classic late November bite. As of sunrise at 7:17 a.m. and with sunset due around 6:19 p.m., we’re sitting square in one of the best annual windows for Striped Bass action. The weather this morning is brisk, with light winds and temps dancing in the upper 40s—blessedly stable compared to last week’s gusts.

Let’s talk tides. Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel shows a high tide rolling through close to 10:29 a.m., bottoming out about 4:45 p.m. That means the first half...

Artificial Lure here with your Thursday morning fishing report from Chesapeake Bay, Virginia—right at sunrise on November 20th, 2025. It’s a classic late fall morning: mostly cloudy skies, winds are light but there’s a chill, temps starting near 44°F and expected to top out just above fifty by mid-afternoon. Water temps have dropped into the low 50s, so fish metabolism and feeding windows are changing. The forecast calls for a mix of clouds, calm wind, and seasonable temps according to the National Weather Service.

Today’s tide at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel features a low right bef...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Chesapeake Bay fishing report for Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

We're just past sunrise, with official first light at 6:47 a.m. and sunset scheduled for 4:54 p.m., so you’ve got a solid window to work the water before dusk sets in. As the sun came up, the bay was calm with southeast winds around 5 to 10 knots and waves laid down at about a foot, making for prime late-fall fishing conditions. The air’s crisp but not bitter, with high temps forecast to brush the low 50s by afternoon—classi...

Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Chesapeake Bay fishing report for Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Let’s dive into the conditions and what’s biting in our local waters today.

**Tide & Weather:**
Virginia Beach tide tables show we started off with a low tide at 6:23 am and will see the next high tide at 12:53 pm, followed by another low at 7:29 pm. The tidal coefficient’s only 34, meaning weak currents with limited tidal swing—not ideal for strong movement, but slick for working structure and channels. Expect about 10 hours and 46 minutes of sunshine, with sunrise at 7:24 am and sunset a...

This is Artificial Lure, coming to you with your Chesapeake Bay, Virginia fishing report for November 17, 2025.

Out on the Bay this morning, you’re waking to a crisp late-fall scene. According to the National Weather Service’s latest briefing, temps are hovering in the upper 40s to low 50s with light NW winds at 5-10 knots, making for slick seas and a comfortable drift for all you boat anglers out there. The sky’s mostly clear, but a slight increase in clouds is expected later in the day, and you might see a bit of rain by evening.
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Artificial Lure here with your Chesapeake Bay, Virginia fishing report for Sunday, November 16, 2025.

Sunrise today rolled in at 7:12 AM, with sunset coming up at 6:25 PM over Virginia Beach, setting up a short but promising fall fishing window. Tidal action started with a predawn high around 4:43 AM at 3.5 feet, low tide at 10:47 AM down to about 0.7 feet, and we'll have another high at 5:03 PM pushing up to near 3.9 feet. That means anglers got prime movement at dawn and again late afternoon, perfect for targeting inshore and nearshore species according to Tides4Fishing.

Weather-wise, conditions are rough—there's a...

Good morning, folks—this is Artificial Lure with your Chesapeake Bay fishing report for November 15, 2025.

We woke up to a brisk, late-fall morning across the bay. The sun rose at 7:11 AM and will set at 6:27 PM, and you’ll want to pack your gloves with the air hovering in the low 40s early, climbing into the low 50s by afternoon, with a northwest wind running around 10–15 knots. Skies look mostly cloudy, but there shouldn’t be much in the way of rain—classic November fishing weather for the Bay.

Looking at the tides today, it’s an early fal...

Good morning anglers—Artificial Lure here with your Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Fishing Report for Friday, November 14th.

The late fall chill has finally settled in, but don’t let that fool you: the bite is still heating up. Sunrise hit at 6:40 this morning, with sunset coming up at 4:58 pm, giving us those prime daylight hours for fishing. Tides are running on the strong side as we roll away from last week’s supermoon. Expect above-average currents heading into the weekend, especially during those morning and evening power generation cycles if you’re fishing near the Conowingo Dam or main cha...

Chesapeake Bay anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your November 13, 2025, fishing report, dialed in for the Virginia side from the CBBT to the rivers and creeks. We’ve got a real roller of a fall pattern this week: big wind, swinging tides, and striped bass that just can’t stop chasing bait.

Let's talk weather first. WBOC’s marine forecast has a Small Craft Advisory in effect until 5 p.m.—look for west winds 15-20 knots, gusting to 25, with choppy conditions and waves around 2 feet. That’ll push most folks into more sheltered waters, at least until things settle thi...

Hey y’all, Artificial Lure here with today’s Chesapeake Bay Virginia fishing report for Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Bit brisk this morning; that late fall snap’s settled in, and you’ll want to bundle up if you’re heading out.

Sunrise popped at 6:38AM and sunset is due at 4:57PM, so you get a nice early window for topwater action if you can brave the chill. Tide at Lynnhaven Inlet hit high at 1:06AM, low at 7:07AM, rising again to a 2.57-foot high at 1:37PM, then ebbing out this evening at 8:11PM. These above average tidal swings are sticking a...

Well, this is Artificial Lure checking in—one of your local fishing gurus from Chesapeake Bay country—and I’m dialing up a report as fresh as this morning’s breeze. If you’re up early like me, you’re feeling that November chill in the air, and things are anything but sleepy on our legendary bay.

Let’s start with the fundamentals you need for a strong day on the water.

**Weather, Waves, and Wind**
The Chesapeake Bay, from Little Creek to Cape Henry and the Bridge-Tunnel, is humming with energy. At last check, we’ve got nort...

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.
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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...

Artificial Lure here with your Chesapeake Bay Virginia fishing report for Sunday, September 14, 2025.

Out on the bay this morning, we’re greeted by a **sunrise at 6:45 am** and sunset is coming up at **7:12 pm**—giving us about twelve and a half hours to wet a line today, with solar peak just before 1pm. **Tides are moving slow to average**: high tide hit around 1:14 am, followed by a low at 7:19 am, another high rolling in at 1:54 pm, and then low tide wrapping up the evening at 8:42 pm. Tidal coefficients are on the lower side at 42, so expect gentler currents and...

Good morning, anglers—Artificial Lure here with your Chesapeake Bay, Virginia fishing report for Saturday, September 13th, 2025.

First, let's check the weather and the tides. Sunrise hit at 6:46AM, and sunset rolls in at 7:13PM. Conditions are shaping up to be classic late-summer bay weather—think a light breeze on the water, humidity easing off as we head toward fall, and water temps on the mild side. Tidal swings today are in our favor: look for a morning high at about 3:38AM, a low just after 10:30AM, another high at 4:18PM, and midnight brings a final low. That make...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Chesapeake Bay fishing report for Friday, September 12th, 2025, coming to you from right here on Virginia’s salty doorstep.

Sun rose over the bay at 6:44 AM and we’ll lose that final light just after 7:16 PM. Today’s tide rundown is key: your morning low slipped through at 8:37 AM with a skinny 0.07 feet, and the next high will be stacking up around 2:12 PM at just over 2.3 feet. That last evening low settles in at 9:40 PM. With these late summer swings and a soft NE breeze, water clarity should hold steady, though recent...

This is Artificial Lure checking in with your Chesapeake Bay, Virginia fishing report for Wednesday, September 10th, 2025, and folks, it’s feeling every bit like mid-September out on the water.

Sunrise hit at 6:34 AM and we’re looking for sunset this evening around 7:33 PM. Tides are running on the higher side this week thanks to a persistent onshore flow—wakefields from the National Weather Service report elevated water levels, with minor tidal flooding possible at high tide, especially along vulnerable shorelines. Today you’ll find high tides peaking early and again at dusk; low tides will fall around mid-morn...

Artificial Lure here with your Chesapeake Bay fishing report for September 7, 2025.

The weather is giving us a solid day to be on the water across southeast Virginia—expect a fresh north wind, 10 to 15 knots early, picking up this afternoon with gusts pushing 20 knots and waves running 2 to 3 feet. Skies should be partly cloudy with highs around 81, so bring some shade and hydrate, but conditions are comfortable for a late-summer trip.

Sunrise this morning was at 6:36 a.m. and sunset is coming in at 7:30 p.m., giving us nearly 13 hours of daylight. Over at the Chesapeake Bay Br...

Artificial Lure here with your Saturday, September 6th Chesapeake Bay fishing report. Fishing’s picking up as early fall patterns slide in, and the Bay’s treating us to cool mornings and light winds. Sunrise hit the water at 6:28 AM, and you’ve got daylight till sunset at 7:45 PM, so there’s plenty of time to get your line wet. Looking at the tide, we had a low around 2:58 AM, high at 9:07 AM, then back down for a low at 3:05 PM, wrapping up with high tide just before dark at 9:25 PM. With a tidal coefficient starting at 35 and topping out at 47, y...

It’s Artificial Lure coming at you with the Chesapeake Bay fishing report for September 5th, 2025, straight from the docks and beaches of Virginia. With sunrise at 6:37 this morning and sunset wrapping up just past 7:28 tonight, anglers are set for a nearly 13-hour window to wet a line. Tiding up, we’re seeing low tide around 9:12 AM and a high right at 3:50 PM, so plan your bay trips and inlet runs for just before and after those turns for best water movement—always your friend out here according to Tide-Forecast.com.

Weather’s been classic September—warm, with a soft bre...

Artificial Lure here bringing you today’s Chesapeake Bay fishing report for this fine Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025, dialed in for the Virginia waters.

Sunrise lit up the water at 6:28 AM, with sunset set to paint the streaks at 7:45 PM. Temps this afternoon have held steady in the low 80s under partly cloudy skies—a classic late-summer recipe. Light southerly winds have kept the chop manageable, making for comfortable casting and ideal drift conditions.

Checking the tide at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, anglers got the first high at 5:13 AM and the first low at 11:05 AM. That sets...

Sunrise came at 6:36 this morning over the Chesapeake Bay and brightened up a day with mild early temperatures and a light NE breeze, but keep your slicker packed—there’s still a 40% chance of scattered showers through midday, then clearing out toward evening. The water was moving gentle today: low tidal coefficients mean less current than usual, so you’ve got to work a bit smarter to draw strikes. High tides were just before dawn at 4:04am and again around supper at 4:51pm, with lows mid-morning and late-night, so your best bite windows cluster around those moving water hours. Sunset’s set fo...

Good morning, y’all, this is Artificial Lure with your Chesapeake Bay fishing report for Sunday, August 31st, 2025. Let’s get right to what’s biting and where, so you can make the most of this late summer outing.

First up, the **tides** today around the Bay are setting us up for some solid moving water, with a predawn high tide at 3:50 AM, low tide at 10:43 AM, and that afternoon push coming back up for high tide at 4:26 PM. These swings usually fire up the bite, especially around structure and channel edges. **Best fishing windows** are looking like right...

Good morning from Chesapeake Bay, Virginia—this is Artificial Lure with your local August 30, 2025 fishing report.

Sunrise hit at 6:33am, and you can expect sunset to cap your day at 7:35pm. Today brings healthy tidal movement, perfect for anglers dialing into the bite: high tides are at 3:00am and 3:32pm, with lows at 9:54am and 11:05pm. According to tide-forecast.com, strong tidal coefficients today mean there will be plenty of current and moving water—exactly what you want to stir up the fish and get a solid bite window.

Our late August weather’s holding steady in tha...

Good morning y’all, this is Artificial Lure with your Friday, August 29th Chesapeake Bay fishing report. It’s a beauty—sunrise at 6:16 AM and sunset coming at 8:02 PM. We’ve got a full day of summer light, and with mild weather sticking around, expect temps in the 70s and light breezes—a perfect setup for serious time on the water, as noted by the Southern Maryland Chronicle. Tidal movement is solid today, starting with a low around 5:38 AM, high at 10:43 AM, another low at 5:38 PM, and high rolling back in just after 11 PM according to Tide-Forecast. Strong tidal coefficients mean activ...

Good morning anglers—Artificial Lure here with your Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, fishing report for Wednesday, August 27, 2025.

We’re looking at a strong start to the day with **sunrise at 6:30 AM and sunset wrapping things up at 7:40 PM**. Tides are running active, with a high-tidal coefficient topping 87 and rising to 90 by midday, meaning stronger currents and plenty of water movement out there according to Tides4Fishing. Expect the first low tide at 4:42 AM, high at 11:05 AM, another low at 5:08 PM, and second high just after 11 PM per the latest from Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel tide tables.

**Weather** is s...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure bringing you the Chesapeake Bay fishing report for Sunday, August 24th, 2025.

Sunrise rolled in at 6:29AM, and we’ll have daylight until 7:43PM, giving you plenty of time on the water. Tides today around the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel see a low at 3:35AM, high tide cresting at 9:48AM, another low at 3:48PM, with a late high at 10:02PM—prime incoming water through midmorning and again late evening, perfect windows for that topwater bite.

Weather-wise, we’re looking at classic late-summer bay conditions. Winds will be out of the south...

Good morning from the banks of the Chesapeake—this is Artificial Lure, bringing you your Chesapeake Bay fishing report for Saturday, August 23, 2025.

We’ve got clear summer skies and a sunrise at 6:28 AM with sunset at 7:45 PM. This morning started off muggy and the wind’s light out of the southwest, so the water’s got a slight chop but nothing that’ll keep you off your favorite honey hole. High tide hit the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel at 9:07 AM and comes back around at 9:25 PM. If you’re working the lower bay, be ready for low water midafternoon...

Artificial Lure here with your Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, fishing report for Friday, August 22nd, 2025.

First light cracked just after 6:26 a.m. and we’re looking at nearly 13 and a half hours of daylight with sunset at 7:47 p.m. Tides are running strong today thanks to a high tidal coefficient—expect major water movement all day. Your morning low rolled out around 4:14 a.m., with the first high tide at 9:18 a.m., another low near 4:11 p.m., and then a solid high tide at 9:44 p.m., perfect for those after-work casts. Don’t forget: high tides will be bringing higher...

It’s Artificial Lure checking in with your Chesapeake Bay fishing report for Wednesday, August 20th, 2025. First light broke at 6:26 this morning, and we’re looking at sunset just before 7:47 tonight. That gives us a solid stretch to chase fish, especially with the strong tidal swings rolling through. The first low was around 4:14 AM and our morning high tide hits at 9:18, with a second low coming in just after 4 in the afternoon—prime windows for action according to Tide-Forecast.com.

Weather’s riding a northeasterly pattern this morning, with winds building up to 20, maybe even 25 knots as we get furt...

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

We’re kicking off the day with balmy late-summer conditions here in Virginia. Sunrise hit around 6:19 a.m., and anglers will see the sun set at 7:56 p.m. Today brings about 14 hours of daylight, giving you plenty of time to work the water. Tides are running strong, with a high tide peaking at 2:41 p.m. and a low tide bottoming out near 8:06 a.m. at the Bay Bridge Tunnel. The tidal coefficient this morning is high—a 71—which means more current and active...

Good morning from Chesapeake Bay, Virginia—coming at you bright and early on Saturday, August 16th, 2025. I’m Artificial Lure, your local fishing and angling expert, bringing you the day’s narrative fishing report for the bay and surrounding waters.

We’re kicking off the day with a muggy start: the temperature is hovering at 78°F with light winds out of the northeast, running 5 to 10 knots and gusting up to 15 this afternoon, according to the National Weather Service marine forecast. Humidity is high—expect a sticky one until a breeze picks up later. Water temp is sitting pretty at 74°F, ne...

Chesapeake Bay sun cracked the horizon at 6:13 this morning, casting pink light over a glassy tide rolling toward low at 8:47 AM and climbing to a midday high around 2:26 PM. Temperatures are set to climb into the high eighties with a patchwork of sun and clouds, and a light southwest wind at 10 knots—classic mid-August conditions, so make sure you’ve got sunscreen and plenty of water.

On the fishing front, there’s plenty to chase but you’ll want to time your outing to take advantage of that dawn window before the heat sets in. Just like always this tim...

Good morning, anglers—Artificial Lure here, bringing you today’s Chesapeake Bay fishing report for August 13, 2025.

Conditions are shaping up classic for a late summer bite across the Virginia stretch of the Bay. According to the National Weather Service, we’ve got southwest winds steady at 5 to 10 knots, picking up to 10–15 knots in the afternoon and a one- to two-foot chop, so boaters should be comfortable with just a bit of roll. Expect clouds and a shot at afternoon showers or thunderstorms, so pack your rain gear if you’re making a run. The air’s thick and warm, but th...

Good morning, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Chesapeake Bay, Virginia fishing report for Sunday, August 10, 2025.

The sun’s up at 6:13 AM and we’ll see it set over the water at 8:04 PM—so there’s a solid window for fishing all day today. Local weather is calling for a typical muggy August morning in the upper seventies climbing to mid-eighties by afternoon, with a southerly breeze picking up through the day. That’ll keep the chop manageable, but keep an eye out mid-bay later as thunderstorms can pop up quick this time of year.
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Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Chesapeake Bay Virginia fishing report for August 9th, 2025. The sun rose at 6:16 this morning and will set at 8:02 tonight. We’ve got a nice long day to put some lines in the water and chase what’s biting.

Let’s get right to the tides: today’s low tides come in at 5:38 AM and 5:38 PM, with high tides hitting around 10:43 AM and again just after 11 tonight. That means you’ll have moving water mid-morning and early evening, which is prime for stirring up both bait and hungry gam...

It’s another August morning here on the Chesapeake—Artificial Lure dialing in with your local fishing report for August 8, 2025. Welcome, anglers.

First light broke at 6:08 a.m., and sunset will be around 8:07 p.m., so you’ve got over 14 hours of daylight to work with. The marine weather is friendly: warm, stable, just flirting with low-80s water temps, and only a mild chance of afternoon storms, so get out there early before the heat pumps up[6][5]. Tidal action is prime: a morning low rolled through around 5:45 a.m. with the next high tide cresting late morning and an...

Artificial Lure here with your Chesapeake Bay and Virginia fishing report for August 6th, 2025. Today brought classic late-summer Bay weather—warm, humid air, and a light east wind at 5 to 10 knots. Wave heights held steady around 1 foot according to the National Weather Service, making for smooth running whether you were casting near the pilings or chasing the edge of a channel. Sunrise was at 6:15 AM, with another gorgeous sunset at 8:03 PM.

Tides played right into the hands of early risers and evening anglers. We had a low at 3:33 AM, first high at 8:25, an afternoon low at 3:12 PM, and th...

You’re tuned in with Artificial Lure, bringing you the latest from Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, on this warm July 7th, 2025. Summer’s in full throttle and so’s the fishing—from Cape Charles to Lynnhaven Inlet, the Bay is alive and kicking.

Let’s kick things off with your sunrise at 5:52 AM and sunset at 8:26 PM. The moon’s rising at 6:10 PM, which should help the evening bite. According to Tide-Forecast.com, you had a low tide at 3:18 AM, high at 8:08 AM, low at 2:54 PM, and a solid high again at 8:35 PM—prime for that twilight topwater action.

Wea...

You’re tuned in to Artificial Lure’s Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report for Sunday, July 6, 2025. Summer’s in full swing and the bite is on fire from the mouth of the Bay all the way up its tributaries.

Today’s weather at the Bay Bridge Tunnel saw partly cloudy skies with gentle winds around 17 mph and comfortable temps, hovering in the mid-60s. Water temp’s holding steady at 63°F, making for prime conditions. Sunrise was at 5:52AM, sunset at 8:26PM, giving us loads of daylight to wet a line. Tides today rolled in with an early morning low at 2:28...

Artificial Lure here with your Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, fishing report for Sunday, June 22, 2025.

Sunrise kicked off at 5:45 AM and anglers got nearly fifteen hours on the water, with sunset wrapping things up at 8:27 PM. Today’s tidal action was lively: we saw high tides at 5:55 AM and 6:28 PM, with low water at 11:48 AM. The tidal coefficient rose from 70 to 75, meaning currents were strong and there was plenty of water movement to stir up the bite along the bottom and around structure, especially with the moon waning and daytime highs in the low 80s with a stiff bay breeze co...

Artificial Lure here with your Chesapeake Bay fishing report for Saturday, June 21, 2025, straight from the heart of Virginia’s saltwater scene.

Sunrise kicked off at 5:45 a.m. with a blazing sky, and we’ll see daylight stretching all the way till sunset at 8:27 p.m. Over the Bay, it’s a warm, breezy day—highs near 85°F, light southwest winds, and just a touch of chop on the water. Tidal action’s energetic with strong swings today: high tides hit around mid-morning and again just before dusk, which means fish are on the move and currents are brisk around stru...