Virginia Winter Striped Bass Fishing Tournaments

Three winter striped bass tournaments are coming up in Hampton Roads Virginia. They are: ASA National Striper Tournament Long Bay Pointe Marina 2109 W. Great Neck Rd. Virginia Beach, VA 23451 (321) 287-6351 Start Date: 12/12/2009 End Date: 12/12/2009 Tournament … Continued

Virginia Saltwater Fishing Christmas Gift Ideas

This article discusses Christmas gifts related to saltwater fishing, boating, and marine recreation in Virginia. Popular gift items for Virginia anglers include t-shirts, sweatshirts, tank tops, books, calendars, coffee mugs, window and bumper stickers, ornaments, and more. Fishing shirts, hats, … Continued

2009 VMRC Virginia Saltwater Anglers Guide Available Online

The 2009 edition of Virginia Saltwater Anglers Guide is now available online. The Guide has been divided into individual sections to increase download speeds or the full guide may be downloaded. Because of State funding constraints, a printed version of … Continued

NOAA Closes Recreational Fishery for Black Sea Bass for 180 Days Due to Overharvest

Effective Monday, October 5, 2009, NOAA Fisheries Service is closing the recreational fishery for black sea bass. The closure applies to all federal waters north of Cape Hatteras, N.C., for 180 days in response to recent landing data that showed … Continued

NOAA Administrator Seeks to Improve Engagement with the Recreational Fishing Community

NOAA Administrator Dr. Jane Lubchenco has committed to take a fresh look at NOAA’s relationship with the angling community. “Saltwater recreational fishing is among the most popular outdoor sports in America with anglers representing one of NOAA’s largest organized constituencies. … Continued