The Secretary of Commerce recently declared a moratorium on the Atlantic menhaden fisheries in Virginia waters, effective June 17, 2020. The Secretary of Commerce concurs with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) finding that the Commonwealth of Virginia is … Continued
Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads has changed its name to Coast Guard Sector Virginia. This change recognizes the responsibility the sector has for all Coast Guard mission areas across many of the coastal areas, bays, rivers, and lakes that are … Continued
The James T. Wilson Fishing Pier and property, including the adjacent pier ramp, remain closed to the public after a loose barge crashed into the 709-foot pier in November, causing heavy damage to the structure. After the collision, engineers worked … Continued
This article provides an overview of Atlantic striped bass regulations in Virginia for the 2020 fishing season. Also included is information related to federal and state striped bass management. For the most recent updates of Virginia fishing regulations, visit the … Continued
In December, NOAA Fisheries released the findings of two studies on the expenditures associated with Atlantic highly migratory species (HMS) recreational fisheries. When combined with related findings from other recent assessments, these studies show that HMS recreational fishing contributes an … Continued