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Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report

Great Days Outdoors
Bluefin Tuna
Fishing
Sustainable Fishing
Speckled Trout
Striped Bass
Chesapeake Bay
Lower Chesapeake Bay
Cobia
Fishing Techniques
Sea Bass
Fishing Regulations
Sustainable Fishing Practices
Swordfish Tournament
Virginia Beach
Toadfish
Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle
Captain Bill Pappas
Pediatric Cancer
Marlin Fishing
Mortgages

The Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, hosted by Luke Barton, provides a weekly fishing report to anglers in our area. Local charter guides share what's biting on their trips, along with expert advice on how to be successful on your next trip. This show also promotes sustainable fishing practices in hopes to preserve this world-class fishery for generations.

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The Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report is your best resource for the Virginia Beach Fishing Report, Ocean View Fishing Report, Norfolk Fishing Report, Lynnhaven Inlet Fishing Report, and everywhere in between.

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The Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report is your best resource for the Virginia Beach Fishing Report, Ocean View Fishing Report, Norfolk Fishing Report, Lynnhaven Inlet Fishing Report, and everywhere in between.

For the anglers looking for an Eastern... more

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The Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report is your best resource for the Virginia Beach Fishing Report, Ocean View Fishing Report, Norfolk Fishing Report, Lynnhaven Inlet Fishing Report, and everywhere in between.

For the anglers looking for an Eastern... more

YouTube

The Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report is your best resource for the Virginia Beach Fishing Report, Ocean View Fishing Report, Norfolk Fishing Report, Lynnhaven Inlet Fishing Report, and everywhere in between.

For the anglers looking for an Eastern... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Robey
Founder/host of Hooked on Hope, charity organizer
Hooked on Hope
Episode: Hooked on Puppy Drum, Offshore Tuna and Tournament!
Bill Pappas
Captain of Playin Hookey Charters
Playin Hookey Charters
Episode: Hooked on Puppy Drum, Offshore Tuna and Tournament!
Captain Mike Manning
Captain working in offshore/ Keys fishing scene
Captain, Koby Fishing / Offshore operations
Episode: 1100 Miles For Snowy Grouper, Striper On Plugs & Redfish
Captain Owen Nolenberg
Captain and local knowledge partner
Captain
Episode: 1100 Miles For Snowy Grouper, Striper On Plugs & Redfish
Captain Preston Hukill
Captain on Heads N Tails Charters
Puttin'n Sportsfishing
Episode: 1100 Miles For Snowy Grouper, Striper On Plugs & Redfish
Captain Eric Meyers
Captain on Heads N Tails Charters
Heads N Tails Charters
Episode: 1100 Miles For Snowy Grouper, Striper On Plugs & Redfish
Colt North
Captain, Litigator Sportfishing
Litigator Sportfishing
Episode: New Motors, Tog Shakedown Trip, Kids Camps, Trolling Motors & Batteries
Captain CL Marshall
Captain of Tangier Sound Charters
Tangier Sound Charters
Episode: Tight Lines for Tiny Fighters & Seasons of the Chesapeake
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Owner of Capps Boatworks, Virginia Beach; history of the business and family craftsmanship
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Episode: Capps Boatworks - Annual Bottom Maintenance, Repairs and Paint Finishes

Host

Luke Barton
Host of Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report; provides weekly local fishing updates and expert guidance.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Awesome fishing report podcast

    I look forward to listening to these every week while cutting grass. Keep it up Luke!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jwolf97
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Podcast

    Great job Luke doing your podcast.

    Great questions, right on top of your game and to the point!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    UofM #1 Fan
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Rockstar Insights

    A great source from local rockstars who know how to get you on the fish. I’m looking forward to what comes next.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    UniFish II
    United States2 years ago
  • Great source of local information!

    Great platform with a great host, this podcast is going to help lots of anglers learn a ton about fishing in the Hampton Roads area!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ShredtheNAR-Bama boy
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the practical, on-the-water insights and the sense of community around local fishing in the Chesapeake Bay area.
Guests are typically seasoned and credible, bringing real-world tips and stories that boost value for both anglers and charter operators.
Sponsorship and sponsor reads feel integrated and relevant to the local fishing ecosystem, not intrusive.

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Last day of Bluefin Season, Rough Seas, Trophy Striper and Seakeeper Ride
Q: What are your thoughts on the regulatory decisions and the fishery management approach?
There is frustration with how decisions are made and communicated, and a belief that governance should be more aligned with on-the-ground realities. The guests emphasize the need for responsible sourcing, better enforcement, and consideration of both commercial and recreational anglers to preserve the fishery for future generations.
Last day of Bluefin Season, Rough Seas, Trophy Striper and Seakeeper Ride
Q: What happened with the Bluefin Tuna fishery and how did you respond to the closure?
We faced a sudden opening followed by a swift closure, so we scrambled to fish the opening days late, adapting with night fishing and quick re-entry to the water, then adjusted our plans as regulations tightened. The goal was to maximize a tough window while staying committed to sustainable practices and not pushing beyond limits.
Speckled Trout, Tournament Updates & Tautog Mania
Q: Who won first place and what was the winning weight?
First place went to Rudy, with a weight around 24 pounds, followed by second and third place winners with weights in the mid-teens to low-twenties range.
Speckled Trout, Tournament Updates & Tautog Mania
Q: What were the rules for the Speckled Trout tournament in terms of lines in, lines out, and weigh-in requirements?
Lines in at seven, lines out at three, with participants required to return to the scales by 4:15; it was a dead-fish tournament to keep things practical for those in kayaks and on smaller craft.
Tribute to the Bay with Shutterspeed, Bluefin Tuna, Seabass & Striper Reports
Q: What makes the January bluefin tuna fishery outlook promising?
The guest and host discuss reports of ongoing bluefin activity from Massachusetts to South Carolina during December, suggesting a robust resource that could yield opportunities for recreational anglers once weather and regulations align, with expectations of a strong season.

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Local angling-focused show delivering weekly Chesapeake Bay fishing reports with on-the-water hosts and a rotating roster of seasoned captains, charter operators, and industry pros. Episodes blend field reports on species bites, seasonality, and gear with practical how-tos on boat maintenance, regulations, and charters, plus sponsor integrations and community-driven initiatives. A standout throughline is the emphasis on practical, actionable fishing advice tailored to the Lower Chesapeake Bay and nearby waters, alongside behind-the-dock anecdotes, local knowledge, and a strong charitable/community angle in some episodes. Expect deep dives into offshore to inshore tactics, gear tests, and real-world logistics for planning trips, upgrades, an... more

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2. Bill Pappas
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