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Recreation on Chincoteague, Assateague, and in the Area

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Fishing & Boating

The waters around the Islands provide a variety of fishing opportunities for flounder, sea bass, sea trout, kingfish, croaker, spot, and others - even bluefish, tuna, and shark!

To Note:

Assateague Waters Closed to Personal Water Craft
Effective May 1, 2000, all waters within the boundary of Assateague Island National Seashore were closed to personal watercraft (PWCs - jet skis).
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Information on the Saltwater Recreational Fishing License
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Bringing Your Own Boat

The Town of Chincoteague owns five boat ramps - at the Curtis Merritt Harbor of Refuge (at southern tip of the Island), at the Town Dock (across from the fire house), at Memorial Park (along the East Side road), Fir Landing (off Deep Hole Rd.). In order to use one of the ramps, you must purchase a ramp user decal from the town office at 6150 Community Drive. Decals cost $20.00 and are valid for one year (starting April 15th). Some boat rental businesses also have their own boat ramps and slips (see below).


Boat Rentals - Bait and Tackle - Boat Slips

Rental boats, bait and tackle are available at a number of businesses on Chincoteague. Some have their own boat ramps  and/or boat slips available.

Barnacle Bill's Boat Tours
Bait, Tackle, Marina
 - 3691 Main St., (757) 336-5920 or (757)336-6171
Bait and tackle shop with small boat marina and 800 ft. fishing and crabbing pier.
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fishing@BarnacleBillsBait.com

Captain Bob's Marina - 2477 Main St., 757-336-6654
Boat rentals, bait and tackle shop, pump-out facility, marine gas & oil. Also boat ramp and rental slips.
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 marina95@verizon.net

Captain Steve’s Bait & Tackle/Fun in the Sun
6527 Maddox Blvd.,  (757) 336-0569
Fishing tackle, rods, reels, and bait. Live Minnows.
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dimitriosva@yahoo.com


Chincoteague Island Watersports
6176 Landmark Plaza, 757-336-1SKI (1754) or 443-871-5625
We offer personal watercraft (jetski, waverunner, seadoo) rentals and parasail flights up to 800 ft. on Chincoteague Bay.
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krlochrie@aol.com

East Side Rentals
7462 East Side Rd., 757-336-5555
Boat rentals, pontoon, center console, and skiffs, kayak and canoe rentals.
Seasonal---open May 15-September 30

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esider@verizon.net

Snug Harbor Resort - 7536 East Side Rd., 757-336-6176
Boat rentals, rental slips, tackle shop and lodging.
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chincoteagueresort@yahoo.com


Charter and Party Boat Fishing

Charter boat fishing is available from the following:

A.S.A. Fishawn Charters - (757) 336-1953
Fishawn Charters is a family-owned and operated fishing and nature tour business located on Chincoteague Island, Virginia. Trips run daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day aboard the Tortuga, a U.S. Coast Guard inspected 50 foot vessel, certified to carry 49 passengers and 2 crewmembers. Sails from Curtis Merritt Harbor slip #71.
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Captain Wayne Lewis, Wonderfull Fishing
& Hunting Services
- 757-336-6835
Bay fishing from Curtis Merritt Harbor on the south end of the Island, and waterfowl hunting mid-November to mid-January.
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Chincoteague View - PO Box 35, Chincoteague, VA 23336, (757) 336-6861
Sails from Curtis Merritt Harbor, Slip 52
Fishing charters (morning or afternoon) and one or two-hour nature cruises aboard a well-equipped 24-foot pontoon boat, the "Chincoteague View." Sails from Curtis Merritt Harbor.
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Island Queen Inland Charters
Sunset cruises and nature cruises, Chincoteague Island Inland Bay fishing for flounder, trout, croaker & bluefish on board a 28 ft. Tri-toon Pontoon Boat.  All bait and fishing tackle supplied or bring your own. Captain experienced with over 35 years fishing the inland waters of Chincoteague Island.
Curtis Merritt Harbor, Slip 16 - Call for Reservations: (757) 336-3528
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Linda J Charters - 6209 Clark Street, Home/Office 757-336-6214, Boat 757-894-1398
Email captmilo@shore.intercom.net 
Half day fishing charters available - reservations only - up to four persons
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Little Duck Charters - 7361 Whealton Ct., (Curtis Merritt Harbor Slip #80), 757-336-3254, 757-894-3398 (cell)
Nature cruises, fishing charters, and waterfowl hunting
Crabbing trips and deep sea or bay fishing trips also available  - Call for reservations
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REEL TIME Charters - 3423 Ridge Rd., Home/Office (757) 336-2236
Email reeltime@bellatlantic.net 
Offshore, Big game and Wreck fishing - Charters up to 6 people - Day or Overnight Trips

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Surf Fishing

Surf fishing is permitted on the Assateague Island National Seashore outside the lifeguard protected area which is near the bath houses.

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