SANDBRIDGE BEACH Fishing

SANDBRIDGE BEACH, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA

Little Island Fishing Pier, Sandbridge Beach

Fishing License Requirements

Fishing on the Beach - You are welcome to fish along the beach at Sandbridge. Fishing permits are NOT required for surf fishing.

Freshwater Fishing (Back Bay) - All you need is a fishing pole and a five-day fishing license to angle in Back Bay or Lake Smith. Temporary licenses can be obtained from the Clerk of the Circuit Court Office, Virginia Beach Municipal Center or several convenient sporting stores. A Non-Resident /5 Day Permit (12 years and older) costs $6.50. Permits are available at Margie and Ray's located at 1240 Sandbridge Road 757-426-2397.

Saltwater Fishing - Virginia has a saltwater fishing license, which is required for fishing in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributary rivers. The cost is $7.50 for an annual license and $5.00 for a ten-day license. There are numerous provisions for "blanket" licenses for private boats, charterboats and piers, as well as exemptions for people under 16 years of age and 65 years and older.

Boat Ramps

Mill Landing Road Ramp (off Princess Anne Road in Pungo) you may launch your boat free.

North Bay Shore Campground located off Sandbridge Road near Margie & Rays Seafood Restaurant for a small fee.

Virginia Beach has two major inlets to striped bass fishing grounds and several boat ramps making access easy for visiting anglers trailering a boat.

Owl Creek Boat Ramp Provides access to the ocean. No launch fee. Located next to the Virginia Marine Science Museum. 701 General Booth Blvd.Virginia Beach, VA 23451 (757) 563-1100

Rudee Inlet at the south end of the Virginia Beach oceanfront opens on the Atlantic Ocean. The Owl's Creek Ramp, a large public launching facility, is located inside Rudee Inlet. This six-lane, concrete ramp with ample parking is open 24 hours a day.

Lynnhaven Inlet just west of Cape Henry opens upon the Chesapeake Bay and provides quick access to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. There are three ramp facilities in the Lynnhaven Inlet area. A public launching facility is available at Seashore State Park at the end of 64th Street. This facility is open from dawn to dusk and requires a fee payment. The distance to the inlet mouth from the launch ramp is approximately 5 miles. Closer to the inlet are two launching ramps operated by private businesses. Bubba's Marina and Lynnhaven Waterway Marina provide boat launching for a fee, have adequate parking, and the ramps are open 24 hours a day.

Fishing Piers

Little Island Pier (Sandbridge) $3 Adults, kids 8 & under FREE. Open 5:30 am to 11:00pm 426-7200

15th Street Pier (Resort Area) $5 Adults, kids 6-11 $2.75, kids under 6 FREE. Open 24 hours 428-2333

Lynnhaven Pier (Chesapeake Bay) - $5 Adults / kids 6-11 $2.75 / kids under 6 FREE. Open 24 hours 481-7071

Fishing Tours

Backlash Sportfishing
200 Winston Salem Ave.
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 491-8000
Email: backlashcharters@yahoo.com

The Backlash is a 53' custom Jim Smith Sportfisher. We fish for a variety of fish including Tuna, Dolphin, Marlin, Striper, and many others. Trips can be booked through the Virginia Beach Fishing Center (757)491-8000. Our prices for trips are Half-day Inshore $525, Full-day Inshore $775, All Day Offshore $1200. All trips are Maxmium 6 people.

Bluewater Bullet
5th Street & Mediterranean Ave.
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 407-7921
(757) 425-0020
Email: bluewaterbullet@hotmail.com

Come fish abord the Bluewater Bullet for a day of fishing you will remember. The Bluewater Bullet is the fastest headboat in Virginia it can get you to the fish fast and catch them while you are there. We are located at Winston Salem Ave.(5th Street) & Mediterranean Ave. in Inlet Station Marina.

Undersea Adventures Cruises
1294 Ketch Point
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 481-3688
Email: donice@undersea-adventures.com
Handicap Accessible
Children Welcome
Opens: 8:00 AM
Closes: 9:00 PM

Undersea Adventures provides a fun and family atmosphere for enjoying Whale and Dolphin watching, Coastal Cruises, SCUBA diving, Ocean Discoveries which is a wonderful 2 hour educational program narrated by marine biologists and custom theme charters. Come join the fun aboard the 65' Flying Fish located at Rudee Inlet. Call for reservations. Tour groups welcome!

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