2012 Virginia summer flounder regulations have been established. For the 2012 fishing season, the minimum size for flounder will be 16 1/2 inches with a 4 fish possession limit. The regulations will become effective on 3/1/12. source: VMRC
The ASFMC Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board initiated an addendum to address illegal striped bass harvest, following an investigation conducted by the Interstate Watershed Task Force (IWTF). The IWTF conducted a multi-year, multi-jurisdictional investigation on illegal striped bass harvest within … Continued
The Mid Atlantic Saltwater Fishing Expo will be held March 30-April 1, 2012 in Richmond, Va. The Expo will showcase pier fishing, surf fishing, spear fishing, inshore, and offshore fishing throughout the Mid Atlantic. The event is the largest saltwater … Continued
The ASFMC Summer Flounder, Scup and Black Sea Bass Board has approved state proposals for 2012 summer flounder, black sea bass, and scup recreational fisheries. Over the next two months, Virginia and other states will select one of the approved … Continued
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council has extended the survey and comment deadline for its Visioning Initiative. The initiative is an opportunity for anyone interested in fisheries managed by the Council to weigh in on the future of fisheries management in … Continued
NOAA recently announced the use of an improved method to estimate the amount of fish caught by saltwater anglers. Scientists expect the new method to result in more accurate estimates of recreational fishing catches. NOAA will use the new method … Continued
The 2012 Virginia Charter Boat Workshop will be held at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science on Saturday, March 10, 2012. The workshop will focus on charter business management with sessions on fisheries management, legal issues, insurance needs, marketing and … Continued
Light tackle jigging (LTJ) is one of the most popular saltwater fishing techniques. Jigging can be effective for catching a variety of saltwater fish species. A variety of lures are popular, including metal slab jigs, bucktails, soft plastics, and other … Continued
Surf fishing for black drum is an annual event for many saltwater anglers in Virginia. These heavyweight members of the croaker family usually show up in the surf in May or June, with peak catches varying from a few days … Continued
Throughout Virginia, spot are usually available in the surf from late summer through early fall. These delicious saltwater fish are a favorite among surf fishermen for food and as fishing bait. Spot arrive in the surf early as June but … Continued