🐟 What fish can you catch in Portsmouth?

Most commonly caught species around Portsmouth , VA : Largemouth bass - 23,884 reported catches Red drum - 4,687 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 3,751 reported catches Bluegill - 2,253 reported catches Striped bass - 1,839 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Portsmouth fishing reports?

The latest Portsmouth , VA fishing reports are: @Fishslayer757 reported a nice Striped bass . @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 . .

Fishing in Portsmouth, VA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Portsmouth, Virginia?

Anglers in Portsmouth , VA recommend these top fishing spots: James River , Chesapeake Bay (South) , Lake Smith , Willoughby Bay , Ocean View Fishing Pier .

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

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Virginia, United States

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Top fish species in Portsmouth

Latest Portsmouth fishing reports

Striped bass

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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

Striped bass

Great Neck Creek

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Largemouth bass

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Fishing regulations in Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth fishing

Anglers in Portsmouth, VA recommend these top fishing spots: James River, Chesapeake Bay (South), Lake Smith, Willoughby Bay, and Ocean View Fishing Pier.

Most commonly caught species around Portsmouth, VA:

Largemouth bass - 23,884 reported catches
Red drum - 4,687 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 3,751 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,253 reported catches
Striped bass - 1,839 reported catches

The latest Portsmouth, VA fishing reports are:

@Fishslayer757 reported a nice Striped bass.
@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.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Portsmouth, 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: