[Hopper]

I am going to be around Rudee Inlet for the first time in a couple of weeks. How easy is it to access? Is there shore fishing? What can I expect to catch? What size tackle should I bring? Thanks in advance for any information you can share?

Hopper

 

[gus]

there is both access to shore and boat fishing there. the shore fishing is mainly restricted to dry fishing as oppsed to wading. the species are numerous in variety: trout, flounder, blues, and the occasional puppy drum and striped bass are what u can expect to see. there are usually spot and croaker as well. light action to medium action inshore combos probably best suit this area. hope this helps

 

[castaway]

you can park on the north side for a buck if you are from va beach, 5 if not. i use 1 ounce inline sinkers with a flicker hook rig with cut bait,minnows, or squid. i let the current bounce it across the bottom.

 

[Thank God I Fish]

Regarding bait- A guy at Rudee Inlet gave me some cut bait blue fish soaked with kosher salt. That night we did pretty good on the flounder.

Thank God I Fish

 

[LouDog]

All the above, GREAT advice. Here's my 2 cents......

Fishing License
Feed the meters (where can locals park for a dollar????) free Wed

I've seen trout being caught from the South side on the beach lately and aong the sea wall.

Saw a 13" spec today and heard of a 17" puppy.
LOTS of small flounder 8-17.4999999999" ( some keepers to keep it interesting.

Fresh bunker is good to add as a strip with a minnow; so is flounder belly

My last bit of advice is to obey the rules/laws in order to have a relaxing, enjoyable experience....nothing like coming back to an empty parking spot where you left your car...oh, yeah, and keep looking in here

 

[castaway]

Loudog:

Fishing License
Feed the meters (where can locals park for a dollar????) free Wed

the parking lot almost directly under the bridge. I'm not sure if there is a time restraint on that because i usually go down in the evening after work so it's always a buck. i show my registration since i have a PA ID and they charge a dollar.

 

[LouDog]

THANKS.....I'll try the spot......lil farther to walk, but the exersice might do me good.

 

[poleant]

I believe the lot castaway is talking about closes at midnight unless they've extended that time for summer tourist reasons.