In Virginia, saltwater anglers enjoy seasonal catches of Florida pompano. These delicious fish are caught in late summer from the surf, fishing piers, and near inlets. Florida pompano have oval, compressed bodies and a blunt snout. Adults have silver bodies … Continued
In July, the Virginia Marine Resources Commission announced that the agency was easing recreational striped bass (rockfish) regulations for the 2012 fall fishing season. The simplified regulation removes the no-take slot limit of 28-34 inches that has been in place … Continued
A 122-pound, 1-ounce wahoo, caught on June 23rd by Susan Nelson, of Whiteford, MD, has been certified as the new Virginia State Record by the Virginia Saltwater Fishing Tournament. Nelson’s catch surpassed the existing record of 109 pounds, caught nearly … Continued
In Virginia, the fall season usually brings outstanding fishing for yellowfin tuna. From 30 fathoms out to the offshore canyons, yellowfin tuna and other species are caught in good numbers. During fall offshore fishing, trolling is usually the most common … Continued
Pier jigging can be extremely effective for catching saltwater fish. A variety of jigs work well on piers, including traditional ball-head jigs, bucktail jigs, speck rigs, metal jigs, gotcha plugs, sabiki rigs, and other lures. Anglers use jigs to catch … Continued
Catching kingfish from the surf is a summertime tradition along the Virginia Coast. Also known as whiting or roundheads, these fish can be caught in good numbers with basic surf fishing equipment. The common names “kingfish”, “roundheads”, and “whiting” are … Continued