Kiptopeke - Chesapeake Bay, VA

Kiptopeke Fishing Guide

Kiptopeke is on the southern Eastern Shore at Kiptopeke State Park. The famous concrete ship piers are a premier spot for tautog, striped bass, and flounder in the Chesapeake Bay.

Kiptopeke

Kiptopeke is on the southern Eastern Shore at Kiptopeke State Park. The famous concrete ship piers are a premier spot for tautog, striped bass, and flounder in the Chesapeake Bay.

Where to fish

The waters around Kiptopeke offer some of the best fishing in the Tidewater region. Whether you are surf fishing the Atlantic, working the Chesapeake Bay shoreline, or fishing a tidal river, there are productive spots close by.

Key species

Red drum, speckled trout, summer flounder, striped bass, cobia (in season), Spanish mackerel, croaker, spot, bluefish, and black drum are the most-targeted species in the Kiptopeke area. Check the species guides and current VMRC regulations before you go.

Getting started

Pick up a Virginia saltwater fishing license (unless fishing from a licensed pier), check the tide and conditions pages for live data, and look for local bait-and-tackle shops for the latest report. Tight lines.

Fishing Licenses

Planning to fish in Kiptopeke? Make sure you have the proper VA fishing license before you hit the water.

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