WACHAPREAGUE & CEDAR ISLAND

A Common Sense Resort for Common Sense People

A WORD TO THE WISE IS SUFFICIENT!
Fathers, Mothers,Friends and Brethern, why are you so careful about the environs of your families for 11 months of the year and place them among the most dangerous for their Summer Vacation?

WACHAPREAGUE HAS A REFINED PATRONAGE - AN IDEAL RESTORT
"The Resort" for the Boys and Girls fromSchool, Clerks, Bookkeepers, Stenographers, School Teachers and all who need frest air, good outing and wholesome food, at moderate cost.

FISHING AT WACHAPREAGUE
First of May until First of November. May and June for Big Fish (Drums, Channel Bass, 25 to 55 lbs. each); also good trout fishing. Best dates for Drum fishing, 5 days before full of the moon until 3 days after; also bite some on New Moon. Possibly June better that May this year. July and August, Trout King, Hog, Spots, Perch and other varieties. September and October. Sea Trout and Drum.

    Tucked behind pristine barrier beach islands on the seaside of Virginia's Eastern Shore lies the little town of Wachapreague. The region, recognized as a Biosphere Reserve by the United Nations, is truly one of the last large wetland habitats in the world.  Attractions other than just the mere beauty of Wachapreague include a vigorous fleet of offshore fishing yachts, terrific inshore flounder fishing, bird watching, unfettered barrier island beaches, hunting, and in short an abundance of nature.  Please browse our website and learn more about this wonderful midatlantic destination.

The following excerpts are taken from historical documents. (click images for large view if you like)

	Three Tiers of verandas, aggregating over 10,000 sqft.; Halls at right angles on each floor; Rooms are all Outside and are Perfectly ventilated, excellent bedding. Large Airy Dining-room.
	Fresh and Salt water baths Free to Guests. Shady Lawns.
	Navigable water where power or sail boats may be had for fishing, sailing or shooting.

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"Times Gone By area".

Fishin Photos
Inshore
OffShore

Example of a Few of the Good Catches - One party Baltimore Sportsmen caught 42 Drums (or Channel Bass) in 2 half days, over 1100 lbs. (30 to 60 minutes required to land one on a rod.) Some of the same party caught 1,060 fish on another trip. Baltimore reference on application). 2 Boats catch in one day each 32 Drums (weight 20 to 50 lbs. each). Fishing Grounds near both inland and on the ocean. Good crabbing and some fishing off piers. Send for booklet, "No fish Story", "We Don't Have To." Living witness on application.

Thousands of acres of hunting ground for Bay Birds, Duck, Brandt, Geese, Quail and Rabbit Shooting in season. The country with its Forests of Oak, Pine, Holly, Cedar, etc., which afford interesting drives for the Auto and buggy.

For Special Transfer Rates, from Steamer at Onancock and Boggs Wharf; also Keller Station on N.Y. & R.R. make engagements in advance.