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
In December, the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) adjusted the 2021-2023 recreational cobia management measures to comply with the ASMFC Cobia Fishery Management Plan. 2021 management measures include: a season of June 15-September 15 a 1 fish per person, 2 … Continued
At its March, 2018 meeting, the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) established a 16 1/2-inch minimum size limit for the 2018 recreational summer flounder fishery in Virginia waters. Previously in 2017, the minimum size for summer flounder (recreational fishing) in … Continued
In January, the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC) announced a closure of recreational harvests of cobia in Federal waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Recreational harvest of Atlantic migratory group cobia (from Georgia to New York) closed at 12:01 a.m. … 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
Virginia has scheduled a hearing to gather public comment on the Public Information Document (PID) for the Interstate Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Cobia. The hearing is scheduled for: Virginia Marine Resources Commission December 6, 2016; 6 PM 2600 Washington … Continued
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission recently approved the initiation of a new Interstate Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for the Atlantic Migratory Group of Cobia to complement fishery management efforts of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC). According to … Continued
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC) will hold a public hearing/scoping meeting related to cobia on August 9, 2016 at 6:00 PM at the Hilton Virginia Beach, 3001 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451. The SAFMC will also be … Continued
Since early spring, anglers have been concerned about the possible early closure of the 2016 Virginia cobia season in federal and possibly, state waters. In early March, NOAA Fisheries announced that the recreational harvest of Atlantic migratory group cobia (from … Continued