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Chesapeake Bay (South)

Virginia, United States

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Bluefish

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Cobia

44 in Β· 33 lb

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Black drum

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Red drum

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General info

Chesapeake Bay (South) is an estuary located in Northampton County, Virginia, United States. It is also intersecting with Dorchester County, Maryland and Accomack County, Virginia. It is most popular for fishing Cobia, Red drum, and Striped bass.

Location

37Β°29β€²58β€³N 76Β°07β€²2.2β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Chesapeake Bay (South), VA

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Reviews of Chesapeake Bay (South)

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FAQ about Chesapeake Bay (South) fishing

Chesapeake Bay (South) is an estuary located in Northampton County, Virginia, United States. It is also intersecting with Dorchester County, Maryland and Accomack County, Virginia. Its coordinates are:
37Β°29β€²58β€³N 76Β°07β€²2.2β€³W
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Find the best fishing spots on Chesapeake Bay (South) 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 Navionics depth maps.
The most common species in Chesapeake Bay (South) are:
  • Cobia - 392 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Red drum - 301 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Striped bass - 332 members reported to have caught this fish
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