Assateague/Chincoteague

[Erbby49]

Does anybody fish the Virginia end of Assateague Island
Thanks for any advice you would be willing to share

[Charkbait]

not yet, I almost did for drum this year. From what I hear the regs are a little tighter as far as night fishing and booze.

[Rob W]

I fish the Chincoteague Beach on a regular basis. It is a whole different ball game compared to Assateague MD. They are strict on no alcohol on the beach, but they do not partol that often. If you want to fish at night, you need to get a night fishing pass at the welcome center and check in on a clip board. I have done fairly well there in November for Stripers and Blues the past 2 years. The one thing I enjoy about the island is that the locals are very friendly and helpful on what kind of action is going on and where. Steve's Bait and Tackle on Maddox Blvd is an excellent place to stop and get bait before getting to the beach, as well as an update on the current fishing conditions.

[Sam]

Thanks Rob. Very good information. I was also curious about Va side AI.

[AMSA#1166]

Originally Posted by Erbby49

Does anybody fish the Virginia end of Assateague Island
Thanks for any advice you would be willing to share

There's not much beach over there any more, some places on the orv are inpassable on high tide.i fish over there only if im pressed for time,can be on the beach and fishing in 30 mins from the house,but most of the time i rather drive the extra 45 mins. to fish the md side. Oh yeah if your planning to fish the va side and want fresh bait you better bring it with you!

[Erbby49]

Thanks again guys once again you have come thru with great information. I do not have a 4X4 at this time so I'm limited to walking on.
One more question is there a fee for the night permitt.

[AMSA#1166]

Originally Posted by Erbby49

Thanks again guys once again you have come thru with great information. I do not have a 4X4 at this time so I'm limited to walking on.
One more question is there a fee for the night permitt.

no,are i should say they didnt back in the spring.

[Erbby49]

Up here at Gateway National Recreation Area which includes Sandy Hook NJ and parts of Staten Island & Brooklyn they charge $50 for a night permitt Good for calendar year and vechicle specific

[chomper]

The night fishing permit is good as long as you are alive. Just laminate it to preserve it. When I fished down there it was pretty cold outside, and it was open the whole way down around the hook end and back up through the bayside part ways. Its ashame the whole hook is off limits during peak sharking season(dang plovers). Looks very promising for a toothy. Its a very unique place and I think its worth checking it out. Bring your own bait, and I may be blind but I didnt see an air pump at the park.... had to spend a couple bucks in town filling back up... no booze... no sleeping... strictly fishing...

[fm/nj]

...tha air station @ ai/va is on the right side going out just past the circle...

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[Sam]

Welcome aboard fm/nj.

[fm/nj]

...thanks, sam....good to be here.
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[Frank H.]

See the report so far for Capt. Steve's Striper Tourney going on this weekend at AI/VA Looks like the place to be for the Big Cows might be down South

Captain Steve's Bait and Tackle in Chincoteague, Virginia

I am just paying attention to it from my PC as the wife and I are currently in Deerfield Beach for our anniversary. Good snorkling though

[wagonmaster]

Capt. Steves Bait & Tackle has a web site, Can't remember it but if you call them they will give it to you over the phone. They are great about telling you what is bitting and what on. I pull the 5th wheel there in the summer and me and my son fish there when not at AI MD side.

[Erbby49]

Here's the link to Captain Steves

Captain Steve's Bait and Tackle in Chincoteague, Virginia