Metompkin Inlet Fishing
A Tidewater inlet in Accomack County.
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Metompkin Inlet in brief
The federal names map lists Metompkin Inlet as a inlet in Accomack County, on the Atlantic side. Onancock is the closest Tidewater town, about 9 miles away.
There are 6 artificial reefs within 25 miles, per the VMRC guide. NOAA runs 1 water-level station in range. VMRC rules and a saltwater license cover it.
USGS GNIS named feature 1470382; Virginia DWR Boating Access Locations; NOAA CO-OPS; read November 6, 2026.
Ramps that reach Metompkin Inlet
There is no DWR saltwater ramp by Metompkin Inlet.
Virginia DWR Boating Access Locations layer (attributes as recorded; lanes, fees and hours are not in the layer), read November 6, 2026.
Saltwater limits at Metompkin Inlet
| Species | Area | Size | Bag | Season | VAC section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black drum | Virginia tidal waters | 16 in minimum | 1 | not stated | 4VAC20-320-40 |
| Black sea bass | Virginia tidal waters | 13 in minimum | 15 | 2026: May 11 through December 31; 2027: April 1 through December 31 | 4VAC20-950-45 |
| Bluefish | Virginia tidal waters | not stated | 5 | not stated | 4VAC20-450-20 |
| Cobia | Virginia tidal waters | 43 in minimum | 1 | June 15 through September 20 | 4VAC20-510-20 |
| Grey trout (weakfish) | Virginia tidal waters | 12 in minimum | 1 | not stated | 4VAC20-380-60 |
| Spanish mackerel | Virginia tidal waters | 14 in minimum | 15 | not stated | 4VAC20-540-30 |
| Speckled trout | Virginia tidal waters | 14 in minimum | 5 | Closed April 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026 | 4VAC20-280-30 |
| Striped bass | All Virginia waters | not stated | not stated | not stated | 4VAC20-252-50 |
The rows for Metompkin Inlet come from the Virginia Administrative Code as of November 6, 2026; "not stated" means the section gives no number.
Virginia Administrative Code, Title 4 Agency 20 (Marine Resources Commission) on law.lis.virginia.gov, as of November 6, 2026 (VMRC rules change by emergency order; check the VMRC regulations page before keeping fish).
A Virginia saltwater license is $17.50 for residents and $25 for nonresidents 16 and older.
Virginia license fees in the 2026 Freshwater Fishing in Virginia digest (licenses run one year from purchase unless noted), read November 6, 2026. Virginia Marine Resources Commission license fees, read November 6, 2026.
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| NOAA water-level station | ID | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wachapreague | 8631044 | 8 miles |
NOAA prediction stations by Metompkin Inlet
| Prediction station | Distance |
|---|---|
| Metompkin Inlet | under a mile |
| Folly Creek, Metompkin Inlet | 3 miles |
| Gargathy Neck | 7 miles |
| Wachapreague, Wachapreague Channel | 8 miles |
| Onancock, Onancock Creek | 10 miles |
| Chesconessex Creek, Schooner Bay | 12 miles |
The links open NOAA pages for Metompkin Inlet; no readings are copied here.
NOAA CO-OPS Tides & Currents station list, read November 6, 2026.
VMRC reef sites near Metompkin Inlet
| Reef | Area | Distance | Clearance (ft, MLW) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wachapreague Artificial Reef | Atlantic Ocean | 9 miles | 15 |
| Parramore Artificial Reef | Atlantic Ocean | 12 miles | 30 |
| Anglers Artificial Reef | Chesapeake Bay | 17 miles | 15 |
| Blackfish Bank Artificial Reef | Atlantic Ocean | 21 miles | 30 |
| Nandua-Pungoteague Artificial Reef | Chesapeake Bay | 21 miles | 15 |
| Occohannock Artificial Reef | Chesapeake Bay | 25 miles | 15 |
Check the current VMRC reef map before running to a site near Metompkin Inlet.
Virginia Marine Resources Commission saltwater angler guide reef charts, read November 7, 2026.
Ports and fishing towns by Metompkin Inlet
GNIS towns near Metompkin Inlet
- WachapreagueAccomack County, 8 miles
- OnancockAccomack County, 9 miles
Virginia Marine Resources Commission saltwater angler guide (c. 2008, names only); USGS GNIS populated places.
Neighbouring stops for Metompkin Inlet
Tidal water close to Metompkin Inlet
- Wachapreague Inletinlet, 7 miles
- Gargathy Inletinlet, 7 miles
- Onancock Creektidal creek, 14 miles
- Pungoteague Creektidal creek, 15 miles
- Quinby Inletinlet, 15 miles
Commonwealth tackle shops serving Metompkin Inlet
- Wachapreague Town Marinamarina, Wachapreague, 8 miles
- Captain Zed's Bait Tacklebait and tackle shop, Wachapreague, 8 miles
- Deep Creek Marine & Boatyardmarina, Onancock, 11 miles
- Sherryjo's Custom Baits Incbait and tackle shop, Bloxom, 13 miles
- Marine Sciencemarina, Wallops Island, 19 miles
- Blufin Bungalows & Marinamarina, Chincoteague Island, 19 miles
Who to hire for a day on Metompkin Inlet
- Captain Jay's Adventurescharter, Chincoteague Island, (757) 894-4620
- Easternshore Adventure Charterscharter, Greenbackville, (410) 251-1912
- Island Queen Inland Charterscharter, Chincoteague Island, (757) 990-2404
- Marlin Magic Charterscharter, Wachapreague, (757) 787-1908
Where anglers bunk when fishing Metompkin Inlet
- Onancock9 miles, Accomack County
- Exmore17 miles, Northampton County
- Chincoteague22 miles, Accomack County
Metompkin Inlet, broken out by Virginia locality
- Accomack Countycounty seat Accomac
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Ridge-ringed reservoirs and creek bends near Metompkin Inlet, photographed
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Straight replies on Metompkin Inlet from the Virginia rule books
Which county or city is Metompkin Inlet in?
Look in Accomack County, on the Atlantic side, about 9 miles from Onancock.
Can a skiff on a trailer reach Metompkin Inlet from a public ramp?
No DWR saltwater launch lies within 10 miles; see the state ramp list.
What license should I carry on Metompkin Inlet?
A Virginia saltwater license is $17.50 for residents and $25 for nonresidents 16 and older. Those under 16 are exempt.
What size red drum may go home from Metompkin Inlet?
Red drum: 3 a day, 18-inch minimum, 26-inch maximum (4VAC20-1400-30), as of November 6, 2026.
How many speckled trout can I keep from Metompkin Inlet?
Speckled trout: 5 a day, 14-inch minimum (4VAC20-280-30); the code closes the season April 1 through June 30, 2026, as of November 6, 2026.
What summer flounder rows cover Metompkin Inlet?
Summer flounder: 4 a day, 16-inch minimum (4VAC20-620-50); the minimum rises June 1 per the code section, as of November 6, 2026.
What station covers Metompkin Inlet?
NOAA predicts the water at Metompkin Inlet, under a mile off.
What store sells bait near Metompkin Inlet?
Wachapreague Town Marina (about 8 miles away) is first on our list.
Is there reef structure off Metompkin Inlet?
Wachapreague Artificial Reef is the closest VMRC guide reef, about 9 miles away (chart-grid midpoint, not a structure position).
Time the tide for Metompkin Inlet
Buy the saltwater license online first.