The American eel is an effective but often misunderstood bait for saltwater fishing. Eels are covered with a heavy coating of slime which is makes them difficult to rig and fish with. Despite their challenges, eels are a top bait … 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
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board recently approved Addendum VI to Amendment 6 of the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Striped Bass. The Addendum reduces all state commercial quotas by 18%, and implements … Continued
Preliminary results from an ongoing long-term survey conducted by researchers at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science suggest an average year class of young-of-year striped bass was produced in Virginia tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay in 2019. The 2019 year … Continued
The 2018 Atlantic Striped Bass Benchmark Stock Assessment indicates the resource is overfished and experiencing overfishing relative to the updated reference points defined in the assessment. Female spawning stock biomass (SSB) was estimated at 151 million pounds, below the SSB … Continued
In April, the Virginia Marine Resources Commission voted unanimously (7-0) to enact an emergency closure for the spring recreational striped bass trophy season. The emergency measure will eliminate the spring striped bass trophy season in the Bay from May 1 … Continued
Preliminary results from the 2018 Juvenile Striped Bass Seine Survey, conducted by researchers at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS), suggest an average year class of young-of-year striped bass was produced in Virginia tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay in … Continued
The latest Chesapeake Bay Foundation State of the Bay Report rated the estuaries’ over health higher, with an overall score of 34 (C-). The CBF report cites continued implementation of the Chesapeake Clean Water Blueprint and below average rainfall as factors that … Continued
Anglers fishing in Virginia will be subject to new regulations for 4 species sport fish: cobia, grouper, striped bass, and tilefish. In December, the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) voted to require recreational anglers to file catch reports in 2017 for … Continued
Fall is peak time for catching striped bass in Virginia. Known locally as rockfish, the striped bass is an iconic species of fish in region. Striped bass are caught using a wide range of fishing techniques including chumming, live bait … Continued