This is an excellent local pier to fish from. It lies on the eastern shore of Virginia a few miles off the highway. Finding Saxis is a bit of an adventure if you are not familiar with the area but a good map should get you there. Good bait is available locally....... peeler crab or soft crab bait is essential. Check with local tackle shops or VMRC for fishing regulations.

The VMRC website describes this pier as

"The pier extends 200 feet into Saxis Harbor and terminates with a 100-foot t-head. The pier is handicapped accessible and ADA compliant. The pier is lit and is open 24 hours a day. There is no fee to use the pier, However a valid saltwater fishing license is required. Fish such as gray trout, croaker, spot , whiting, red drum, and striped bass can be caught at this site."

Information From VMRC on this and other local piers

Virginia Fishing Regulations