Sea Bass fishing is popular sport along the Atlantic coast.
In Maryland and Virginia, anglers fish from Ocean City, Chincoteague, Wachapreague
and Virginia Beach for this exceptionally delicious fish.
Peak fishing is usually May and early June and
again in the fall. In the spring, wrecks, reefs and rough bottom in depths of 50
- 80 feet usually hold the most fish. Bigger fish can sometimes be enticed by
using larger baits. Favorite rigs for bigger fish include single hook rigs with
a whole squid for bait, large bucktail jigs with squid strips and large
metal jigs. The larger baits catch less total fish but with a much higher
average weight.
A stiff rig and 6 to 8 oz. of lead may be
required, depending on the depth, current and drifting of the boat. Braided line
is essential in water over 50 feet. This line is absolutely mandatory when
fishing deeper wrecks to 200 feet deep.
Deep wrecks can hold some monster sea bass. Also
ling or red hake can be caught in deeper areas, even along the drops of the
canyon edges.
Cleaning Sea Bass
Seafood
Recipes
Wreck Fishing
Fishing Reports
Saltwater Fishing
Fishing Techniques
GPS Coordinates
