Chesapeake Bay Fish Species

Common Chesapeake Bay Fish Species Questions

What is the rarest fish in the Chesapeake Bay?

The Chesapeake Bay is known for its diverse aquatic life, and while it's hard to pinpoint the absolute rarest fish, the Atlantic sturgeon is considered one of the most elusive and endangered species in the region. When you embark on a fishing adventure with FIN-ATIC Sport Fishing, you may have the chance to encounter some of the unique and less common fish that call the Chesapeake Bay home, making your trip even more special and memorable.

What are the skinny fish in the Chesapeake Bay?

The Chesapeake Bay is home to a variety of skinny fish, including the iconic Atlantic menhaden, which are a crucial food source for larger game fish in the area. When you choose to fish with FIN-ATIC Sport Fishing, you'll have the opportunity to target and catch these skinny fish, enhancing your chances of landing prized catches like striped bass, making for an exciting and rewarding angling experience.

What's the rarest fish to catch?

The rarest fish to catch can vary depending on the location and specific circumstances. When you choose to fish with FIN-ATIC Sport Fishing, you'll have the opportunity to target a range of unique and less common species, adding an extra element of excitement to your angling adventure, and who knows, you might just land a rare and extraordinary catch.

FIN-ATIC Sport Fishing targets the top Chesapeake Bay fish species including Striped Bass (Also Called Striper, Linesider, Rockfish ), Black Drum (Also Called Drum, Drummer), Bluefish (Also Called Elf, Tailor, Shad), Cobia (Also Called Black Salmon, Crab Eater, Lemon Fish, Sergeant Fish ), Southern Flounder (Also Called Flounder, Plie ), Redfish (Also Called Red Drum, Channel Bass, Spottail Bass), Black Sea Bass (Also Called Sea Bass ), Spadefish (Also Called Atlantic Spadefish, Angelfish, Moonfish, Spadefish, Threebanded Sheephead, Threetailed Porgy ), Spanish Mackerel (Also Called Atlantic Spanish Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel), Tautog (Also Called Blackfish, Oyster-fish, Chub, Black Porgy), Grey Triggerfish (Also Called Leatherjacket, leatherneck, Taly). We Fish Chesapeake Bay. See the maps below for exact guest meeting locations. We meet our guests at 287 Messick Rd ( 287 Messick Rd, Poquoson, VA 23662, USA ), 200 Trails End Dr ( 200 Trails End Dr, Williamsburg, VA 23188, USA ). Top Rated FIshing Charter in Chesapeake Bay.