Quinby Inlet Fishing
This inlet lies in Accomack County, on the Atlantic side.
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First notes on Quinby Inlet
In Accomack County, Quinby Inlet is a inlet on the Atlantic side. The closest Census place is Exmore, roughly 10 miles off.
DWR lists 1 saltwater launch on or beside it. A boat can reach 7 artificial reefs within 25 miles. It is covered by 1 water-level station within 25 miles. It falls under the saltwater rules of the Marine Resources Commission.
USGS GNIS named feature 1472909; Virginia DWR Boating Access Locations; NOAA CO-OPS; read November 6, 2026.
Launches near Quinby Inlet
| Site | Recorded attributes | Owner | Location (DWR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bank boat ramp on Hog Island Bay | dock and ramp, 2 ramps, saltwater | DWR | From Nassawadox, Rt 13 South (1); L on Rt 617 (1.9) |
Virginia DWR Boating Access Locations layer (attributes as recorded; lanes, fees and hours are not in the layer), read November 6, 2026.
Keep rules on Quinby Inlet
| Species | Area | Size | Bag | Season | VAC section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black drum | Virginia tidal waters | 16 in minimum | 1 | not stated | 4VAC20-320-40 |
| Bluefish | Virginia tidal waters | not stated | 5 | not stated | 4VAC20-450-20 |
| Grey trout (weakfish) | Virginia tidal waters | 12 in minimum | 1 | not stated | 4VAC20-380-60 |
| Red drum | Virginia tidal waters | 18 in minimum, 26 in maximum | 3 | not stated | 4VAC20-1400-30 |
| Speckled trout | Virginia tidal waters | 14 in minimum | 5 | Closed April 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026 | 4VAC20-280-30 |
| Spot | Virginia tidal waters | not stated | 50 | not stated | 4VAC20-1380-30 |
| Striped bass | Coastal area | 28 in minimum, 31 in maximum | 1 | January 1 through March 31 and May 16 through December 31 | 4VAC20-252-110 |
| Striped bass | All Virginia waters | not stated | not stated | not stated | 4VAC20-252-50 |
VMRC code sections set these limits on Quinby Inlet, current to November 6, 2026.
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 | 10 miles |
Tide tables close to Quinby Inlet
| Prediction station | Distance |
|---|---|
| Revel Creek, Revel Island | 2 miles |
| Great Machipongo Inlet (inside) | 6 miles |
| Upshur Neck, south end | 7 miles |
| Wachapreague, Wachapreague Channel | 10 miles |
NOAA pages carry the live data for Quinby Inlet; this band only links them.
NOAA CO-OPS Tides & Currents station list, read November 6, 2026.
Wrecks and reef sites around Quinby Inlet
| Reef | Area | Distance | Clearance (ft, MLW) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wachapreague Artificial Reef | Atlantic Ocean | 8 miles | 15 |
| Parramore Artificial Reef | Atlantic Ocean | 14 miles | 30 |
| Nassawadox Artificial Reef | Chesapeake Bay | 19 miles | 15 |
| Occohannock Artificial Reef | Chesapeake Bay | 20 miles | 15 |
| Nandua-Pungoteague Artificial Reef | Chesapeake Bay | 22 miles | 15 |
| Anglers Artificial Reef | Chesapeake Bay | 22 miles | 15 |
| Cherrystone Artificial Reef | Chesapeake Bay | 23 miles | 15 |
The reef distances from Quinby Inlet use VMRC chart grids.
Virginia Marine Resources Commission saltwater angler guide reef charts, read November 7, 2026.
Named put-ins on Quinby Inlet
- Quinby Harbor LandingVMRC angler guide listing
Waterfront towns close to Quinby Inlet
- WachapreagueAccomack County, 10 miles
- Willis WharfNorthampton County, 8 miles
Virginia Marine Resources Commission saltwater angler guide (c. 2008, names only); USGS GNIS populated places.
Around Quinby Inlet, within a Virginia drive
Other coastal pages near Quinby Inlet
- Hog Island Baybay, 5 miles
- Great Machipongo Inletinlet, 8 miles
- Wachapreague Inletinlet, 9 miles
- Sand Shoal Inletinlet, 14 miles
- Metompkin Inletinlet, 15 miles
Where to buy bait before Quinby Inlet
- Captain Zed's Bait Tacklebait and tackle shop, Wachapreague, 10 miles
- Wachapreague Town Marinamarina, Wachapreague, 10 miles
- Deep Creek Marine & Boatyardmarina, Onancock, 21 miles
- Bailey's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Cape Charles, 24 miles
- Sherryjo's Custom Baits Incbait and tackle shop, Bloxom
- Blufin Bungalows & Marinamarina, Chincoteague Island
Paid trips that cover Quinby 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
Virginia towns close to Quinby Inlet
- Exmore10 miles, Northampton County
- Onancock17 miles, Accomack County
- Cape Charles24 miles, Northampton County
The localities Quinby Inlet runs through
- Accomack Countycounty seat Accomac
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Shorelines around Quinby Inlet through a camera
Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Nicolas Henderson, CC BY 2.0
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Photo: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Northeast Region, Public domain
Quinby Inlet: what Old Dominion anglers keep asking
Where is Quinby Inlet?
Head for Accomack County, on the Atlantic side, about 10 miles from Exmore.
Where do Tidewater boaters put in for Quinby Inlet?
Red Bank boat ramp on Hog Island Bay is one of 1 saltwater launch on the DWR list.
Can I fish Quinby Inlet with a freshwater license?
A Virginia saltwater license is $17.50 for residents and $25 for nonresidents 16 and older. Anglers under 16 need none.
Which puppy drum sizes may leave Quinby Inlet?
Red drum: 3 a day, 18-inch minimum, 26-inch maximum (4VAC20-1400-30), as of November 6, 2026.
Is speckled trout season open on Quinby 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.
How many flounder can I keep from Quinby 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.
Where can I check the tide for Quinby Inlet?
NOAA predicts the tide at Revel Creek, Revel Island, some 2 miles away.
Which shop is on the way to Quinby Inlet?
Stop at Captain Zed's Bait Tackle (about 10 miles away).
Which VMRC reef is near Quinby Inlet?
Wachapreague Artificial Reef is the closest VMRC guide reef, about 8 miles away (chart-grid midpoint, not a structure position).
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