FishCondishHampton, VA Fishing Report & Live Conditions
Hampton, VA fishing report
Hampton Roads is one of the most diverse inshore fisheries on the mid-Atlantic coast. Striped bass are the anchor species, staging near the bay mouth in fall and spring as they migrate, with fish pushing into the Roads during cold months to feed near warm-water discharges. Fluke move in from offshore once water temperatures climb into the mid-60s, dominating summer structure fishing. Bluefish show up in blitzing schools spring through fall. Weakfish and kingfish are warm-weather targets often overlooked by visiting anglers but well worth chasing on sandy bottom. Tautog haunt hard structure year-round with the best action in cooler months, while black sea bass peak in spring and fall around the same rock and wreck structure.
Tide movement is everything here — fish the outgoing tide where channel edges meet flats, as predators stack on current seams to ambush bait. For fluke, drift sandy bottom with bucktail jigs tipped with Gulp or fresh squid strips along the deeper channel shoulders. Stripers respond to chunk bunker and jigging during peak migrations, especially when water temperature drops into the low 50s and bait schools concentrate. Work bridge and pier pilings for tautog using green crab fished tight to structure. Kingfish and weakfish prefer a moving tide over sandy bottom with bloodworms or light rigs. Avoid fishing slack tide in this heavy current water — those windows typically produce very little.
Hampton, VA tide times
The closest NOAA tide station to Hampton, VA is Old Point Comfort (station 8638288), about 2.5 miles away. Predictions below are referenced to MLLW in local time.
| Date | Tides |
|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 1 | ▼ Low 5:39 AM 0.1 ft▲ High 11:43 AM 2.7 ft▼ Low 5:56 PM 0.3 ft▲ High 11:55 PM 2.7 ft |
| Sun, Aug 2 | ▼ Low 6:13 AM 0.1 ft▲ High 12:21 PM 2.7 ft▼ Low 6:40 PM 0.3 ft |
| Mon, Aug 3 | ▲ High 12:35 AM 2.6 ft▼ Low 6:51 AM 0.1 ft▲ High 1:03 PM 2.8 ft▼ Low 7:30 PM 0.4 ft |
| Tue, Aug 4 | ▲ High 1:19 AM 2.5 ft▼ Low 7:34 AM 0.2 ft▲ High 1:48 PM 2.9 ft▼ Low 8:26 PM 0.4 ft |
| Wed, Aug 5 | ▲ High 2:07 AM 2.4 ft▼ Low 8:23 AM 0.2 ft▲ High 2:38 PM 2.9 ft▼ Low 9:26 PM 0.4 ft |
| Thu, Aug 6 | ▲ High 2:59 AM 2.3 ft▼ Low 9:17 AM 0.2 ft▲ High 3:34 PM 2.9 ft▼ Low 10:33 PM 0.4 ft |
| Fri, Aug 7 | ▲ High 4:00 AM 2.2 ft▼ Low 10:19 AM 0.2 ft▲ High 4:40 PM 2.9 ft▼ Low 11:43 PM 0.4 ft |
| Sat, Aug 8 | ▲ High 5:12 AM 2.2 ft▼ Low 11:27 AM 0.2 ft▲ High 5:53 PM 3 ft |
| Sun, Aug 9 | ▼ Low 12:49 AM 0.4 ft▲ High 6:25 AM 2.3 ft▼ Low 12:35 PM 0.2 ft▲ High 7:01 PM 3.1 ft |
| Mon, Aug 10 | ▼ Low 1:50 AM 0.3 ft▲ High 7:30 AM 2.5 ft▼ Low 1:40 PM 0.1 ft▲ High 8:03 PM 3.2 ft |
Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS, regenerated daily. For the live water level, wind, and today's fishing score, open the Hampton, VA dashboard.
What's biting near Hampton, VA
The species most likely to be feeding the Hampton Roads and bay mouth: striped bass, fluke (summer flounder), bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, and kingfish. FishCondish grades every hour of the day for Hampton, VA and gives each species its own bite forecast, so you can see which window is worth fishing before you load the truck.
Hampton, VA fishing FAQ
What fish can you catch at Hampton, VA?
The species bite forecast for Hampton, VA covers what's likely feeding there, including striped bass, fluke (summer flounder), bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, and kingfish — and updates with the live conditions.
What's the best time of day to fish Hampton, VA?
Dawn and dusk are usually the strongest windows at Hampton, VA, especially when they line up with moving water around a tide change. FishCondish grades every hour of the day so you can pick the best one.
When is the best season to fish Hampton, VA?
Spring and fall typically bring the most active fishing along the Hampton Roads and bay mouth as fish migrate and feed heavily, with summer steady for warm-water species. It varies year to year, so check the live score before you head out.
How do I know if it's a good day to fish Hampton, VA?
FishCondish combines wind, tide movement, water temperature, pressure trend, and moon phase into a single 1–10 fishing score for Hampton, VA, updated in real time — a quick go/no-go read before you make the trip.
Fishing tips for Hampton, VA
New to these waters? Start with these beginner-friendly guides: