Reedville on the Northern Neck of Virginia (between the Potomac and Rappahanncok Rivers) is a fisherman's town. Reedville is home to a thriving menhaden commercial fishing industry. Several sport fishing charters are available for the recreational fisherman. Each year, the town plays host to the Reedville Bluefish Derby. This fishing tournament, held in mid-June, features cash prizes in excess of $125,000.
The Reedville Fishermen's Museum is located in the center of the town's historic district. The museum has a nice collection of traditional Chesapeake Bay work boats. While at the museum, pick up a copy of the Reedville Walking Tour brochure. The tour describes the turn-of-the-century Victorian homes which line Main Street. The museum currently has a special exhibit documenting the history and restoration of three Chesapeake Bay skipjacks. The exhibit, entitled Skipjack Sunday, will be on display through August of 2002. You can view recently discovered photographs of Chesapeake Bay Skipjacks at the Skipjack Sunday website. Prints of the photos are also available for purchase through the website.
Reedville is also home to the Smith Island and Tangier Island Cruise boats. The Smith Island Cruise departs from the KOA Campground, the Tangier Island Cruise leave from Buzzard's Point Marina. The boats operate from the beginning of May through mid October. They leave Reedville at 10:00am and return at 3:45pm. These isolated island towns are worth a visit and the cruise across the Chesapeake Bay is enjoyable.
Chesapeake Boat Basin. For over 50 years Chesapeake Boat Basin has been a favorite stop over for the Bay traveler. We are a full service marina with fuel, pump out, ship's store, repairs, Triton boat sales, Suzuki motor sales, and much more! Located on Indian Creek/Chesapeake Bay. 1686 Waverly Avenue, Kilmarnock, VA 22482. Phone: 804-435-3110 Toll Free: 877-482-4287.
Crabbe's Charter Fishing. Charter the 43' KIT II with Capt. Danny Crabbe April - March on the Chesapeake Bay, Potomac River & Atlantic Ocean. USCG licensed for 26 passengers. Full-time resident guide, over 30 years of experience. Family and corporate groups welcome. All types of fishing. Phone: 804-453-3251 or 804-761-0908. www.crabbescharterfishing.com
Sea Dragon Charters. The Sea Dragon fishes for seasonal fish of the client's choice from April thru December. Trolling and chumming for Stripers and Blues, trolling for Mackerel, and bottom fishing for Croaker, Trout and Drum. Smith Point Marina, Reedville, VA. Phone: 540-825-2804 or 540-219-3012. www.vaguideserv.com
2008 Reedville Events:
1st Sunday in May -- Blessing of the Fleet. Local clergy lead a blessing of thecommercial and recreational fleet as the fishing season begins. Chanty singers, bagpipers. 5:00 pm at Omega Protein Plant off FleetonRoad. Come by land or by boat on Cockrell’s Creek. Reedville.
Chesapeake Boat Basin
