Night Surf Fishing is an annual activity at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Anglers may fish on the wildlife refuge beach until midnight during the month of October with a Special Use Permit. This program provides a unique opportunity to fish the wildlife refuge beach after dark during the time of year when large red drum move down the coast.

To purchase a Special Use Permit for this activity anglers must bring the following.

  • $35.00, cash or check (made out to "U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service")
  • Fishing license, or Fisherman Identification Program number
  • Photo ID

Permits are available on the following dates and times:

  • September 17: 9:00am - 1:00pm
  • September 18: 11:00am - 3:00pm
  • September 23: 9:00am - 1:00pm
  • September 26: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
  • September 30: 9:00am - 1:00pm
  • October 1: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
  • October 2: 12:30pm - 4:00pm
  • October 4: 8:30am - 11:00pm
  • October 8: 8:30am - 3:00pm
  • October 9: 12:30pm - 3:00pm
  • October 10: 8:30am - 3:00pm
Angler holding large red drum fish at night
Image Details
Event date and time
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Event location name
Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Address

4005 Sandpiper RoadVirginia Beach,23456VA

Event category

Outdoor Activity
Audience(s)
Angler
Age range
High School (Grades 9-12), Young adult, Adult, Senior (16 and up)
Recreational activities
Fishing

Facility(ies)

Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Program(s)

National Wildlife Refuge System