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Mobjack Bay

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Virginia, United States

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16 in · 3 lb

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Black drum

25 in · 16 lb

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Red drum

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Bull shark

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Sandbar shark

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General info

Mobjack Bay is an estuary located in Gloucester County, Virginia, United States. It is also intersecting with Mathews County, Virginia. It is most popular for fishing Red drum, Striped bass, and Spotted seatrout.

Location

37°18′46″N 76°20′9.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Mobjack Bay, VA

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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Red drum as of April 21st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Red drum

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

3

Min size

18"

Max size

26"

Measurement

Total Length

Note: In Back Bay and tributaries, including Brinson's Inlet Lake (Lake Tecumseh), and the North Landing River and its tributaries: 1 red drum per day between 18 to 27-inches total length


Release Citation 46 inches

Very Good

Channel Bass, Redfish, Sciaenops ocellatus, Spottail Bass

Regulations for

37°18′46″N 76°20′9.2″W
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Cities nearby

Mathews

8.6 miles away

Yorktown

11.2 miles away

Gloucester Courthouse

12.2 miles away

Poquoson

12.6 miles away

Deltaville

16.6 miles away

Newport News

17.5 miles away

Hampton

17.9 miles away

Cape Charles

18.4 miles away

Williamsburg

20.6 miles away

Eastville

21.8 miles away

White Stone

23.1 miles away

Saluda

24.7 miles away

Rushmere

24.8 miles away

Urbanna

26.1 miles away

Scotland

26.9 miles away

Franktown

27.6 miles away

Kilmarnock

27.7 miles away

West Point

30.4 miles away

Lancaster

32.1 miles away

Willis Wharf

32.2 miles away

Boston

33.7 miles away

Quinby

36.8 miles away

Tangier

40.0 miles away

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FAQ about Mobjack Bay fishing

Mobjack Bay is an estuary located in Gloucester County, Virginia, United States. It is also intersecting with Mathews County, Virginia. Its coordinates are:
37°18′46″N 76°20′9.2″W
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