Fishing near Norfolk, VA

Nearest public waters

Straight-line distance from Norfolk. Tap a water for its spot profile.

WaterStateDistanceType
Chesapeake Bay (VA)
Striped bass.
VA48 mibay
Outer Banks
Red drum and offshore.
NC103 micoast
Indian River Bay
Inshore saltwater.
DE137 mibay
Chesapeake Bay
Striped bass, blue crab.
MD142 mibay
James River
Smallmouth and shad.
VA156 miriver
Delaware Bay
Striped bass and weakfish.
DE160 mibay
Smith Mountain Lake
Largemouth and striped bass.
VA183 milake
Lums PondDE186 milake

All waters in VA

VA license & regulations

Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VA DWR)

  • Resident annual: verify locally
  • Non-resident annual: verify locally
  • Source: verify locally — see Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VA DWR) current license fees and regulations.

Full VA regulations →

Species nearby

Striped BassBluefishRed DrumWeakfishSmallmouth BassCatfishLargemouth BassBluegill

Distances are straight-line estimates from the city center for planning only. Confirm public access, boat launches, and local rules with the managing agency before you travel.