What is the best time of year for flounder fishing in Cheasapeake Bay, VA?

Flounder season usually starts to get good in the middle of April around the 8 mile marker. That is located at the bend before the 3rd island. Fishing there consists of drifting squid strips and minnows. This lasts for a month or so then hit all your channel edges between the islands.

As it gets warmer start fishing a little deeper in the channels instead of the edges. Then you fish structure around the islands and pylons from June thru July. I use live Spot and Croaker on naked hooks with about a 3 to 4 foot leader. Take plenty of sinkers because you will lose a few.

October rolls around then you target buoy 11 and 12 of the Baltimore channel. The fish are on the move out the bay and that is a great place to target them. The last few years I have had several trips there with limits and citations to boot. Others may chime in on what they do but this is my yearly routine.

Hope this helps,

Dave

Thanks Dave