The speckled trout is one of the most popular saltwater fish of the Chesapeake Bay and coastal estuaries of Virginia. Also known as spotted seatrout or simply “specks”, these beautiful fish have a sleek body, silvery gray back and white … Continued
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is scheduled to hold a meeting of the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Advisory Panel (AP) on May 11-13, 2010, in Silver Spring, Maryland. The purpose of the meeting is to consider alternatives for … Continued
For many anglers, Spring flounder fishing along the Eastern Shore of Virginia is an annual event that marks the beginning of the saltwater fishing year. As waters warm, flounder enter and begin to feed in the inlets, creeks and coastal … Continued
A new climate-population model developed by NOAA scientists to study rising ocean temperatures and fishing rates on one East Coast fish population could also forecast the impact of climate change and fishing on other fisheries. The model is one of … Continued
May is black drum month for a lot of anglers as they visit the shoals and mussel beds just off the eastern shore of Virginia for a chance at these enormous fish. During late April and early May, black drum … Continued
The Marina at Marina Shores will host its Spring Fling 2010 Land & Water Boat Show. The event will be held April 16th, 17th & 18th 10AM to 4PM. Boats for sale may also be displayed by private owners and … Continued
Virginia has announced 2010 recreational and commercial tautog (blackfish) regulations. Recreational: Minimum Size: 14 inches * Possession: 4 fish per person per day Season Closed: May 1 to June 24, 2010 Commercial: Minimum Size: 14 inches * Season Closed: May … Continued
2010 may shape up to be a good year for flounder fishing in Virginia. After a harsh winter, anglers have had several days of mild weather in the early season. Catches of flounder along Virginia’s eastern shore came as early … Continued
Capt. Bob’s Marina will be holding its annual Spring flounder tournament on Chincoteague Island Virginia from May 7th – May 16th, 2010. The tournament features over $1000 in prizes plus cash payouts. The event will be held during the first … Continued
The VMRC has voted on flounder size regulations for the 2010 season. The new regulations set the flounder size limit at 18.5 inches, with a creel limit decreased to four fish per day, with no mid-season closure. VMRC also voted … Continued