2021 SeaView Fishing Pier
Fishing reports:
12-4-2021
Puffers are coming in thick
at the pier right now. Catching Blue fish and some trout also. Mullet too
toward the end!
11-18-2021
Sea Mullet, Speckled Trout,
Grey Trout, Red Drum, Black Drum, Blue Fish and Puffer Fish have been caught
this week.
11-5-2021
The 2022 Dogfish Tournament
will be held on February 19, 2022. A more detailed post will come later but
just wanted to get the date out there to everyone.
11-4-2021
Lots of blues and trout being
caught with some Spanish mixed in. A few sea mullet and croaker on bottom rigs
with trout and blue fish.
10-31-2021
This weeks wind forecast is looking good with those NE and
N winds and since they have been getting Spot ever night this might even get
them biting during the day. Last night I caught me around two dozen or so Spot
and even caught a few two at a time. I watched other around me catch some good
amounts with some other getting 2~4 at a time or a spot on every hook at some
points. A few more Reds were released off the end last night and I was in some
of that action. Trout, Black Drum, Pompano, Sea Mullet, Croaker, Blue Fish,
Ribbon Fish and a few Spanish Mackerel were also caught. We will post an update
tonight as the spot start biting again.
10-30-2021
winds and dirty water the
bite is slow for sight feeders like King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel and Ribbon
Fish but it was slow to very good bite for bottom fishing depending on what
time or part of the pier you fished Water temp is on the cool down with these
cool nights. With these high. Last night I myself caught a dozen Spot within 30
minutes and watched others catch around me for a few hours. A few over slot
reds were released. Lots of Grey Trout also caught but you can only keep one
per person over 12 inches. Pompano, Black Drum and Sea Mullet also caught. From
what I've seen the Spot seem to bite around top of the tide.
10-27-2021
A little bit of everything
has been caught this week. Spot, Sea Mullet, Trout, Red Drum, Black Drum,
Ribbon Fish, Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Blue Fish, Pompano and Croaker.
10-15-2021
The pattern the last few days
have been a good to decent Spanish Mackerel bite each morning and a good to
decent Spot/Sea Mullet bite once it gets dark. (8 PM until 2 AM) I Spot fished
last night for about 1.5 hours and got me a dozen Spot which was enough to sink
up the pan. It was not a hot bite but was a steady pick. Pompano, Ribbon Fish,
Black Drum, Red Drum, croaker and Trout have also been caught. Winds are
looking decent for some King Fishing this weekend before the blow starts.
10-14-2021
The last few nights they have
been catching Spot, Sea Mullet, and Pompano but as the winds change the bite
changes. Those South winds could improve the Spanish\Blue bite since it would
be blowing in cleaner water. Ribbon Fish has been on the slow side.
10-10-2021
Over the weekend the fishing
has been decent to very good. Those in the lucky areas have been getting into a
good Spot bite with some nice size Sea Mullet mixed in. Pompano, Blue Fish,
Black and Red drum have also been caught with a few over slot Reds being
released. Before the strong winds some nice sized Spanish Mackerel were being
caught on got-cha up to 6 pounds. The passing offshore low got the water sandy.
Water temp is cooling and should keep cooling with these strong N and NE
winds in the forecast.
10-7-2021
A few Spot, Sea Mullet,
Pompano, Black and Red Drum caught last night. Some Spanish Mackerel jigged up
this morning.
9-30-2021
A few Spot, Sea Mullet,
Croaker and Black Drum have been caught today but no big numbers yet. A good
amount of Spanish Mackerel have been jigged up with a few
Blue Fish and Jacks mixed in. No action on the King rigs in the sandy brown
water. The forecasted winds are now lighter but with only one day of NE winds.
We will post when we see the Spot bite picking up.
9-28-2021
I hope you all got you
coolers ready and reels spooled up with some fresh line since I just looked at
the wind forecast and it is looking good. I'm not saying a Spot run is going to
happen but I'm saying the winds will be very favorable for a Spot run to
happen. Water is a bit on the warm side but we already had one Spot run and it
looks to be setting up for another Spot run. Spot bite best when the winds are
from the NE and the forecast has some NE winds. There could be some decent to
very good fishing if the forecast holds.
9-25-2021
As fall came in so did the
big Red Drum and a few have been released each night since the harvest moon.
The last few days have been a decent to very good Ribbon Fish bite. A few Spot
and Sea mullet are finding some baits and are being caught. There has also been
a decent amount of Pompano caught. With these cool nights the water temp will
keep dropping and the bite will keep getting better. Here are a few of the big
Red Drum that were released.
9-24-2021
A few Spot, Pompano, Sea
Mullet and Ribbon Fish being caught this evening.
9-23-2021
We
are having a good ribbon fish bite. Winds from the north Ribbon fish come
forth.
9-14-2021
Some Flounder, Blue Fish,
Ribbon Fish, Spot, Mullet and Spanish Mackerel caught today so far.
9-4-2021
It's a nice day out here on
the coast with a touch of fall in the air. Yellow butterflies are being seen
flying around the island and that is a sign that fall fishing is going to fire
up very soon. So get you gear ready for some cooler filling fishing because
fall is around the corner.. Lots of bait running in
the surf zone which has some Red Drum, Flounders and Speckled Trout being
caught. A few Black drum, Sea Mullet, Pompano, Spanish Mackerel, Sheepshead, Ribbon Fish and Blue fish have made it into
some cooler.
9-3-2021
This is the first day that
fells like fall and some fish are biting. A few Red and Black Drum were caught
with some Flounder and Blue Fish also caught on live baits. A couple of Trout
and some nice size Sea Mullet has also been caught. Lots of bait fish in the water
and a king was lost to a boat this morning.
8-30-2021
There were a lot of Ribbon Fish caught
today. A little bit of everything has been starting to get caught but just not
number yet. School of small Spanish Mackerel were busting on the Glass Minnows
that were around the pier. I nice sized Pompano was caught on a Diamond Jig.
8-19-2021
Mostly caught this week has
been Ribbon Fish. Some nights the bite has been very good other nights it has
been decent. On the slow side for everything else. Water is on the sandy side
with 2~3 foot vis. Looks like some ground swell will
be hitting the beaches this weekend so that might get some Sea Mullet, Black
Drum and Red Drum biting.
8-12-2021
Last night there was a very good
bite for Ribbon Fish. A few almost full coolers of them were caught. Most of
them were caught on Ribbon Fish rig with cut finger mullet for bait. Slow for
bottom fish and slow for those working diamond Jig and Got-cha lures for
Spanish and Blue Fish. A few Trout were caught and a couple of Spanish off the
King Rigs. Those working got-cha plugs and diamond jigs were getting Ribbon
fish and a few Ribbon Fish came in off the King Rigs. Not much bait around
today but some smaller school of finger mullet swimming around the pier.
7-29-2021
Those fishing on the end are
still catching Kings. Bottom fishing is a little slow but some nice sheepshead were being caught.
7-21-2021
With some bait on the beach
it was only a matter of time before the Ribbon fish show up. The last few days
a few Ribbon Fish have been caught. It has been on the slow side for those
fishing cut baits on the bottom with the typical summer time mix of fish which
are Sea Mullet, Spot, Croaker, Black Drum and Trout but mostly pin fish eating
the baits. Those putting in their time working the got-cha lure/diamond jig
might get a Spanish or two. Some big Sheepshead
feeding on the pilings. There was some good action off the king rigs while
we had those SW winds blowing but the bite turned cold as the winds shifted to
the W. Looks to be some SE winds this weekend. Could be good for Speckled trout
with live shrimp under a float rig or some action with live baits of the King
Rigs.
7-19-2021
In the dog days of summer the bite is slow for those fishing cut baits on the
bottom. The Spanish/King Mackerel on live bait can be on fire during those same
days. So that is why during the summer there is not much about the slow bottom
fish bite and more about the good action off the king rigs. As it gets more towards
the fall as the water cools down the bottom fishing bite picks up as it goes
into the big fall runs that most people look forward to.
7-16-2021
The recent rains and these SW
winds got some bait on the move and some sight feeders are biting. In the dog
days of summer live baits are what catch the fish. Lots of action for those
fishing live baits off the King Rigs the last couple of days. Yesterday 9
Spanish Mackerel up to 6.4 pounds where caught and today they put 14 large
Spanish Mackerel on the deck with two King (18 and 23 pounds) and a 12.3 Pound
Jack. A tarpon took a bait but jump off after a short run. Could be a good
weekend if those winds don't pick up too much. It was slow for those working
the diamond jig/Got-Cha lure for Blue and Spanish and it is on the slow side
for those fishing cut baits on the bottom. Live Shrimp fished under a float rig
for Speckled Trout and live fiddler crabs for Sheepshead.
Pods of Menhaden and a few schools of mullets swimming past the pier. Good Luck
to all those who fish this weekend.
7-5-2021
Fishing has been on the slow
side but a few nice sized fish are being caught. Those fishing cut baits on the
bottom have caught Spot, Black Drum, Blue Fish, Trout, Sea Mullet and Croaker.
Slow for those working the diamond jig for Blue and Spanish but they are
getting a lizard fish now and again,. With some finger
mullet starting to show on the beach a few Ribbon Fish has been caught last
night but they are not here in big number yet. A few Spanish Mackerel been
caught off the King Rigs and Tarpon are taking a bait now and again.
7-1-2021
We have been seeing finger
mullets swimming down the beach the last few days. With bait starting to be in
the water that should bring some fish onto the beach. Lots of Tarpon have been
swimming past the pier up the coast. There were a few nice sized Spanish
Mackerel caught off the king rigs and a few Spanish and Blue Fish that were
jigging up in the dirty water. Bottom fishing is on the slow side with some
Spot, Sea Mullet, Sheepshead, Croaker, Trout and Blue
Fish being caught.
5-26-2021
Some nice sized Sea Mullets along
with big Blue Fish were being caught today.
5-25-2021
Some nice size Sea Mullet were
caught today with Blue Fish and Black Drum biting shrimp baits fished on the
bottom. Spanish Mackerel and Blue Fish were caught on Got-Cha plugs and Diamond
jigs in the greenish water. Looks to be some stronger winds in the forecast
which may get those bottom fish biting better. Tarpon, Cobia and King Mackerel
have been seen and/or striking some baits but no hookups today.
5-21-2021
We had some nice spring days
this week with some fish biting. The second king of the season was decked with
some citation Spanish Mackerel also being caught off the king rigs. Spanish
Mackerel and Blue Fish have been caught on diamond jigs and got-cha lures. Sea
Mullet, Blue Fish, Pompano, Trout and Black Drum have been caught on cuts baits
fished on the bottom.
5-13-2021
One more day of cold NE winds
and then lighter winds for this weekend. Sea Mullet, Trout, Blue Fish and
Spanish Mackerel have been caught this week.
5-2-2021
Some
Spanish mackerel, blue fish, trout and sea mullets werebeing
caught today.
4-28-2021
A few Spanish Mackerel , Grey Trout and Blue Fish have been caught on
diamond jigs. Sea Mullet, Black Drum, Blue Fish and Grey Trout have been caught
by those bottom fishing. Strong SW winds forecasted for the next couple of
days.
4-23-2021
Bonita were being caught all
day long. Bluefish and some Spanish Mackeral were
also being caught. Mullets were off and on all day.
4-21-2021
Today started out with nice
green water with Atlantic Bonito busting baits right off the front of the pier.
Several Atlantic Bonito were decked and a few lost. Spanish Mackerel and Blue
Fish were also caught on Got-Cha lure and Diamond jigs. As the wind speeds
increased the water started get sandy. Winds and sandy water might not be good
for the sight feeders but the sea mullet, black drum and spot like the brown
sandy water. Yesterday was on the slow side for Sea Mullet but today seems to
be a bit better.
4-19-2021
Another
day of good to decent fishing. There was a steady bite of nice sized Sea Mullet
with some being caught two at a time. Those working the plugs and jigs where
putting Atlantic Bonito on the deck. (Yes the ones with teeth and that are good
to eat) Also caught on jig/plugs were Spanish Mackerel and Blue Fish.
4-14-2021
Lots of Mullets were caught
all day along with some Blues.
4-13-2021
Lots and lots of Mullets with
some Blues, small Flounder, Puffer Fish and Black Drum were caught.
4-12-2021
More Mullets!
4-11-2021
Some Blue Fish were caught
along with the usual Mullets.
4-10-2021
The first Spanish Mackerel was
caught today along with Mullets, Black Drum and Puffer Fish
4-8-2021
We have been having spring
like days here at the coast with fish biting. Some days/nights are better then other with wind and/or tides being a factor. Mostly
caught are Sea Mullet and Black Drum. A few Puffer Fish, Blue Fish, Trout and a
Sting Ray now and again. Cut shrimp or blood worms fished on the bottom has
been putting the fish in the coolers. With the warming waters Blue Fish will
start to show in bigger number and the Chopper Blues will make their migratory
swim up the coast with other fish species to follow.
3-31-2021
Nice Black Drum being caught
on the Pier the past few days! Check out this 5.9lb. drum caught this morning!!
3-26-2021
Nice Sea Mullet caught on
Seaview Pier this evening! Also catching Puffer fish today.
3-23-2021
The weather was nicer today and the
wind had died down. The Mullets were biting all day and we were starting to get
some nice sized ones in the mix.
3-21-2021
The weather was still a
little windy and cool but the fish were biting. The Mullet bite was off and on
all day with some Puffer fish thrown in the catch.
3-11-2021
The
1st day of spring is 11 days away. Some fish are starting to bite but it's on
the slow side since the water is still on the cooler side. Some nice sized Sea
Mullet have been caught this week so each passing day the bite should keep
picking up as we move into the yearly spring run.
2-27-2021
Congratulations to Leroy on
catching the first Virginia mullet of the year and there were also several
puffers caught as well. Things are starting to pick up and we look forward to
seeing everyone !!!
2-21-2021
The annual Dogfish tournament was
held February 20, 2021 and the awards were presented on February 21 as follows:
1st. Doug G. (10.1lbs)
2nd. Tim Chavez (10lbs)
3rd. Josh Sloop (9.9lbs)
Junior angler.
1.Ryleigh Yates (9.4lbs)
2.Adam Fisher (8.0lbs)
Thank you to all the
participants in the Dogfish tournament!! A huge thank you to all the sponsors!
Congratulations to all the winners! A wonderful day and great turnout! East
Coast Sports Yopp
Brothers Marine and Tackle Sportsmans
Wholesale Phil Christman Bill
Gorham
Steve Rochelle-Pirate Soggy Bottom Bait and Tackle