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Wednesday, 02 June 2010 08:11 |
Virginia, from the Mountains to the Bay: a Kayak Fishing Destination Having grown up in the Commonwealth, and fished before I could even walk, I can personally testify to the wonderful angling opportunities which Virginia has to offer. Visitors to the region have nearly every environment available to fish, from the ocean, to the bay, to tidal freshwater rivers, to mountain streams and inland lakes. Located in the mid-Atlantic, Virginia is a mixing pot of both northern and southern species. Those from the South can head north for Stripers and Bluefish, while those from the North can come down for redfish and speckled trout. As for freshwater, anglers can chase largemouth and smallmouth bass, trophy crappie, massive catfish, and even trout and walleye! The list of species in the state is truly astounding.
The most common destination for anglers traveling to Virginia is the oceanfront area and Virginia Beach. The popular spots locally are the well-known Rudee and Lynnhaven Inlets, and the famous striper fishery across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel at Kiptopeke. The nearby Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel is also a tremendous nighttime fishery. The abundant saltwater species in this area are easily accessible to anglers basing their stay at
Anglers traveling further up the James River towards Richmond have a great chance to land a mammoth catfish. These fish are targeted on heavy tackle, between Williamsburg and Richmond. Catching a fish near the 100 pound mark is a definite possibility. This same area also offers great largemouth, perch, and crappie fishing along the Chickahominy River and creeks flowing into the James. In the spring legendary shad runs entice throngs of anglers in downtown Richmond. Similar shad runs also occur on other Chesapeake Bay tributaries.
Whether visiting the Commonwealth of Virginia for business or pleasure, the kayak fishing prospects are tremendous. No matter where in the state you are – Hampton Roads, Richmond, Northern Virginia, or Roanoke – there are always kayak fishing opportunities. Regional Online Resources: Pirates of Lynnhaven: http://www.piratesoflynnhaven.org/ Tidewater Kayak Anglers Association: http://tkaa.org/ Williamsburg Kayak Fishing Association: http://wkfa.org/ John “Toast” Oast is the publisher of Susquehanna Fishing Magazine and a member of the Johnson Outdoors Pro Staff and Ocean Kayak Fishing Team. His kayak rigging videos have received thousands of views, and been linked to websites around the world. For more information, visit http://fishyaker.com/ and his Youtube page at http://www.youtube.com/fishyaker. |
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