Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge is one of the most popular refuges in the United States, especially among bird watchers. The refuge is either home to or a stop over point for a array of birds and other wildlife. Ducks, geese, swans, egrets, herons, skimmers, plovers, sanderlings and dozens of other shorebirds visit or live on […]
Highcamera Aerial Photography has announced that the company will step up flights along the Delmarva peninsula in order to better serve customers. The company’s area of coverage is to include Chincoteague and Assateague Islands as well as much of the Eastern shore of Virginia.
Patrick J. Hendrickson of Highcamera explained that “it has been a pleasure […]
If you have Chincoteague Island-related gifts on your Christmas list, we have a few links to help you find them online. For Chincoteague Island, Chincoteague Pony and Assateague Island gifts, you will find t-shirts, sweatshirts, and a wide range of other apparel and gifts featuring designs in our Outdoors USA online store.
The online store has […]
National Waterfowl Week at Chincoteague Wildlife Refuge runs from the Saturday before Thanksgiving to the Sunday after Thanksgiving. On Chincoteague Wildlfe Refuge, the wildlife loop is open to vehicles all day. This a once a year opportunity to have vehicle access to the service road which extends northward into the refuge. This rare access allows […]
Flounder
Flounder fishing is the most popular activity that anglers practice at Chincoteague Island. Fishing for flounder begins in April and extends thru October.
The fish are caught using a number of techniques and rigs. The most popular method invloves drifting a double rig of squid strips, fish strips, whole silversides, live minnows or some combination of […]
Chincoteague Island Virginia eco-tourism providers offer a variety of services which may include boat cruises, nature cruises, scenic cruises, sunset cruises, site-seeing, kayaking adventures and ocean charters.
Having a choice of eco-tourism packages means there is usually something for everyone. Chincoteague Island eco-tours provide encounters with wildlife and waterfowl including Chincoteague ponies, deer, ducks, geese, herons, […]
Fishing for white marlin can be a thrilling experience. These billfish are very intelligent and colorful. When white marlin appear in the baits, minutes seem like an eternity. The fish swim aggressively, displaying their neon colors while eyeing the baits. They may concentrate on one particular bait or move from line to line, acting finicky […]
Smoking fish is a great way to enjoy several types of saltwater fish common in the waters of Chincoteague and Assateague Islands. The natural fats help prevent drying during the smoking process. Smoked fish can be served as an appetizer or flaked and incorporated in a salad or a variety of other recipes. Smoking […]
While cleaning your fish and other seafood, remember that nearly every part of your catch can be useful. The belly sections of many fish can be brined, frozen and kept for fishing bait. In some cases, entire carcasses can be saved for crabbing or other baits. Shrimp heads, leftover bait, entrails and other parts all […]
The following are some of the seafood delicacies that you might find during your fishing adventure to Chincoteague Island Virginia.
Clam Chowder - a rich soup using clams, vegetables and either a tomato based or dairy based broth.
Flounder - these fish are the heart of Chincoteague Island’s inshore fishery. They range from 3-10 lbs and are […]