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Author Archives: Virginia Saltwater Fishing

4 Mar 2012

Atlantic Menhaden Amendment 2 PID Hearings

by Virginia Saltwater Fishing | posted in: events | 0

Atlantic coastal states from Maine through Georgia have scheduled their hearings to gather public comment on the Public Information Document (PID) for Amendment 2 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Menhaden. The date, time, and location of the … Continued

events, meetings, menhaden, public meetings, regulations
3 Mar 2012

2012 Virginia Summer Flounder Regulations

by Virginia Saltwater Fishing | posted in: regulations | 0

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

flounder, regulations
16 Feb 2012

Illegal Striped Bass Harvest Investigation Sparks ASMFC Addendum

by Virginia Saltwater Fishing | posted in: regulations | 0

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

striped bass
13 Feb 2012

2012 Mid Atlantic Saltwater Fishing Expo

by Virginia Saltwater Fishing | posted in: events | 0

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

events, expos, shows, things to do
11 Feb 2012

2012 Summer Flounder – Black Sea Bass Regulations

by Virginia Saltwater Fishing | posted in: regulations | 0

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

black sea bass, flounder, regulations, Scup
5 Feb 2012

MAFMC Visioning Initiative Comment Period Extended

by Virginia Saltwater Fishing | posted in: regulations | 0

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

MAFMC, regulations
30 Jan 2012

NOAA To Improve Accuracy of Saltwater Recreational Fishing Estimates

by Virginia Saltwater Fishing | posted in: regulations | 0

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

NOAA, regulations
26 Jan 2012

2012 Virginia Charter Boat Workshop

by Virginia Saltwater Fishing | posted in: events | 0

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

events
3 Jan 2012

Light Tackle Jigging

by Virginia Saltwater Fishing | posted in: recreational fishing | 0

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

fishing techniques, jigging, jigs, techniques
17 Nov 2011

Surf Fishing for Black Drum

by Virginia Saltwater Fishing | posted in: recreational fishing | 0

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

black drum, surf fishing

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