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Cherrystone Inlet

Virginia, United States

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Cherrystone Inlet fishing reports

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Summer flounder

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Red drum

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Red drum

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European spider crab

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Gulf kingcroaker

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Gulf kingcroaker

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General info

Cherrystone Inlet is an estuary located in Northampton County, Virginia, United States. It is most popular for fishing Red drum, Atlantic croaker, and Sandbar shark.

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37Β°18β€²44.2β€³N 75Β°59β€²51β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Cherrystone Inlet, 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 species as of May 12, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Cherrystone Inlet fishing

Cherrystone Inlet is an estuary located in Northampton County, Virginia, United States. Its coordinates are:
37Β°18β€²44.2β€³N 75Β°59β€²51β€³W
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