Offshore fishing
in Virginia.
1 departure port. Run distances to named structure, month-by-month bite windows for 5 species, and the rigs that land fish.
Explore seasonal bite windows by port →Virginia Beach: two tuna seasons.
The Chesapeake Light Tower is about 13 miles out in the Virginia Beach guide. The winter bluefin zone extends roughly 20–50 miles from the tower toward the Fingers. That range is a route cue, not a single fishing spot; use the port’s run card to plan the day.
The calendar lists bluefin peaks in December through February, then yellowfin in August through October. Blue and white marlin peak in August and September. Change the target and rig with the season instead of treating “tuna season” as one block.
Rig for the yellowfin run →Distances and month windows come from the sourced port guides below.
What bites, month by month
Combined from 1Virginia port calendar. A mark means at least one listed port has that window. Open its port guide for the local months.
| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluefin Tuna | ● | ● | ◐ | ● | ||||||||
| Yellowfin Tuna | ◐ | ◐ | ◐ | ◐ | ● | ● | ● | ◐ | ◐ | |||
| Blue Marlin | ◐ | ◐ | ◐ | ● | ● | ◐ | ||||||
| Mahi | ◐ | ● | ● | ● | ● | ◐ | ||||||
| Wahoo | ◐ | ◐ | ◐ | ● | ● | ● | ◐ |
● Peak at a listed port ◐ Shoulder at a listed port — No window listed
Season guides for Virginia
Deeper dives into each species window: port comparisons, peak months, and the rig that gets it done.
Regulations
State and federal regulations for Virginia offshore fishing. Requirements change; verify before you depart.
FAQ: Offshore Fishing in Virginia
What fish can you catch offshore in Virginia?
Virginia offshore fishing covers Bluefin Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Blue Marlin, Mahi, Wahoo. Peak season varies by species and port.
How many offshore fishing ports are there in Virginia?
OffshoreHookup covers 1 offshore departure port in Virginia: Virginia Beach.