🐟 What fish can you catch in Newport News?

Most commonly caught species around Newport News , VA : Largemouth bass - 21,196 reported catches Red drum - 3,988 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 3,225 reported catches Striped bass - 1,850 reported catches Bluegill - 1,601 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Newport News fishing reports?

The latest Newport News , VA fishing reports are: @sdunleavy reported a nice Spotted seatrout at Chuckatuck Creek . @tylerjfields4 reported a nice Piked dogfish at Buckroe Fishing Pier . @tylerjfields4 reported a nice Piked dogfish at Buckroe Fishing Pier . @tylerjfields4 reported a nice Piked dogfish at Buckroe Fishing Pier . @DavidYepiz reported a nice American gizzard shad at Little Creek Harbor . .

Fishing in Newport News, VA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Newport News, Virginia?

Anglers in Newport News , VA recommend these top fishing spots: James River , Chesapeake Bay (South) , York River , Willoughby Bay , Lee Hall Reservoir - Upper Basin .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Newport News?

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Virginia, United States

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Top fish species in Newport News

Latest Newport News fishing reports

Spotted seatrout

Chuckatuck Creek

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Piked dogfish

Buckroe Fishing Pier

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Piked dogfish

Buckroe Fishing Pier

length · weight

Piked dogfish

Buckroe Fishing Pier

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American gizzard shad

Little Creek Harbor

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Clearnose skate

Buckroe Fishing Pier

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Red drum

Scott Creek

23 in · 5 lb

Largemouth bass

Crane Lake

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Striped bass

Little Creek Harbor

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Spotted seatrout

Southern Branch Elizabeth River

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Fishing regulations in Newport News

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Virginia can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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FAQ about Newport News fishing

Anglers in Newport News, VA recommend these top fishing spots: James River, Chesapeake Bay (South), York River, Willoughby Bay, and Lee Hall Reservoir - Upper Basin.

Most commonly caught species around Newport News, VA:

Largemouth bass - 21,196 reported catches
Red drum - 3,988 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 3,225 reported catches
Striped bass - 1,850 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,601 reported catches

The latest Newport News, VA fishing reports are:

@sdunleavy reported a nice Spotted seatrout at Chuckatuck Creek.
@tylerjfields4 reported a nice Piked dogfish at Buckroe Fishing Pier.
@tylerjfields4 reported a nice Piked dogfish at Buckroe Fishing Pier.
@tylerjfields4 reported a nice Piked dogfish at Buckroe Fishing Pier.
@DavidYepiz reported a nice American gizzard shad at Little Creek Harbor.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Newport News, VA. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: