Bay Fly Fishing, LLC

Bay Fly Fishing, LLC In search of fishing’s final frontiers! Capt. Chris Newsome specializes in fly and light tackle fishing charters on the Chesapeake Bay of Virginia.

The region is blessed with a variety of saltwater fishing opportunities from shallow water fishing on the Middle Peninsula to open water fishing at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. Captain Chris guides anglers using fly, spin and bait casting tackle for striped bass, speckled trout, redfish, flounder, bluefish and more. As a full-time fly and light tackle guide on Virginia’s saltwater, Newsome is

widely regarded as an expert in his craft. Enthusiastic and patient, Captain Chris welcomes all skill levels from children to accomplished anglers. He always works hard to create a memorable fishing experience for his clients.

Unfortunately, I’m in this article for all the wrong reasons.
03/19/2026

Unfortunately, I’m in this article for all the wrong reasons.

After consecutive years of poor striped bass reproduction, anglers and fisheries managers hope for a strong spring spawn.

Chesapeake Bay: 2026 Fishing ForecastAs I enter my 26th season of guiding on the Chesapeake Bay, I reflect on how the fi...
03/18/2026

Chesapeake Bay: 2026 Fishing Forecast

As I enter my 26th season of guiding on the Chesapeake Bay, I reflect on how the fishery on Virginia’s Middle Peninsula has changed in my lifetime. A local idol of mine, Gilbert Klingel, spent a large portion of his life on Gwynn’s Island just a few miles from where I grew up. Klingel was one of Chesapeake Bay’s first naturalists....

As I enter my 26th season of guiding on the Chesapeake Bay, I reflect on how the fishery on Virginia’s Middle Peninsula has changed in my lifetime. A local idol of mine, Gilbert Klingel, spent a la…

Wrapped up our time in New Zealand by sight fishing saltwater eel grass flats for Australasian Snapper. Tailing with th...
02/14/2026

Wrapped up our time in New Zealand by sight fishing saltwater eel grass flats for Australasian Snapper. Tailing with their backs exposed at low tide, these unique fly fishing targets are quite challenging.

A small sample of the endless scenic landscapes found in New Zealand.
02/13/2026

A small sample of the endless scenic landscapes found in New Zealand.

Powerful yellowtail kingfish ride the backs of stingrays along the New Zealand coast.
02/12/2026

Powerful yellowtail kingfish ride the backs of stingrays along the New Zealand coast.

Sight fishing to educated trout with dry flies on New Zealand’s crystal clear rivers… by no means an easy game!
02/11/2026

Sight fishing to educated trout with dry flies on New Zealand’s crystal clear rivers… by no means an easy game!

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