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Bluefish
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Bluefish

24 in · 4 lb

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General info

The Thorofare is a part of an ocean located in Northampton County, Virginia, United States. It is most popular for fishing Bluefish.

Location

37°13′9.6″N 75°54′48.9″W
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Fishing regulations at The Thorofare, 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 Bluefish as of April 27th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Bluefish

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

3
No minimum size. Bag limit = 5 per person on for-hire or charter vessels For more information, see Virginia MRC SW Rec Fishing Rules Citation 16 lbs or 36 inches
Good, but may contain elevated mercury levels. Catch, Clean, Cook Bluefish by DMFD

Pomatomus saltatrix

Regulations for

37°13′9.6″N 75°54′48.9″W
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34.2 miles away

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34.3 miles away

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35.4 miles away

Gloucester Courthouse

36.0 miles away

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36.1 miles away

Carrollton

38.8 miles away

White Stone

39.3 miles away

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42.7 miles away

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43.2 miles away

Williamsburg

43.8 miles away

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FAQ about The Thorofare fishing

The Thorofare is a part of an ocean located in Northampton County, Virginia, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°13′9.6″N 75°54′48.9″W
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Find the best fishing spots on The Thorofare by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in The Thorofare are:
  • Bluefish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
The latest The Thorofare fishing reports are:
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