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Cape Charles Harbour Channel

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Virginia, United States

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Red drum

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Japanese inflator filefish

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Summer flounder

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Summer flounder

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General info

Cape Charles Harbour Channel is an estuary located in Northampton County, Virginia, United States. It is most popular for fishing Black drum, Summer flounder, and Striped bass.

Location

37°14′50.7″N 76°02′5.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Cape Charles Harbour Channel, 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 Black drum as of May 3rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Black drum

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

1

Min size

16"

Measurement

Total Length
Citation 80 lbs or 46 inches
Good

Pogonias cromis

Regulations for

37°14′50.7″N 76°02′5.3″W
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Cities nearby

Cape Charles

1.6 miles away

Eastville

8.8 miles away

Franktown

18.1 miles away

Poquoson

19.4 miles away

Mathews

20.6 miles away

Willis Wharf

22.4 miles away

Hampton

22.4 miles away

Yorktown

26.4 miles away

Deltaville

26.7 miles away

Quinby

26.7 miles away

Boston

26.8 miles away

Norfolk

27.3 miles away

Newport News

28.4 miles away

Gloucester Courthouse

29.1 miles away

Portsmouth

32.8 miles away

White Stone

33.6 miles away

Savageville

33.6 miles away

Carrollton

34.4 miles away

Virginia Beach

35.5 miles away

Williamsburg

37.0 miles away

Tasley

37.1 miles away

Benns Church

37.1 miles away

Rushmere

37.3 miles away

Kilmarnock

37.3 miles away

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FAQ about Cape Charles Harbour Channel fishing

Cape Charles Harbour Channel is an estuary located in Northampton County, Virginia, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°14′50.7″N 76°02′5.3″W
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