A 70-pound 11-ounce longfin albacore tuna caught on September 22, 2019 by Wendy Brockenbrough of Virginia Beach, VA, has been certified as a Virginia State Record by the Virginia Saltwater Fishing Tournament. Brockenbrough caught the record tuna while deep dropping … Continued
A new Mackerel and Tuna Identification Guide is available from NOAA Fisheries. The guide includes key characteristics that will help captains and anglers distinguish between these species when filling out vessel trip reports (logbooks) or completing recreational angler surveys. NOAA … Continued
A recently released summary of recreational fishing statistics from NOAA Fisheries provides an insight into the popularity of recreational fishing in the Mid Atlantic region. Mid-Atlantic Recreational Fishing Statistics Highlights: In 2015 2 million anglers took 12.4 million fishing trips … Continued
6th Annual Billfish Symposium September 14-17 International Game Fish Association (IGFA) Headquarters 300 Gulf Stream Way Dania Beach, Florida 33004 The 6th International Billfish Symposium (IBS) will be held September 14-17, 2016 at the International Game Fish Association’s (IGFA) headquarters … Continued
This article describes unusual and odd looking saltwater fish that are caught or seen by fishermen in Virginia. Northern Puffers The northern puffer is an odd looking fish that is caught in Virginia waters. Also known as swelling toad, blow … Continued
Despite its small size, the Norfolk spot is one Virginia’s most popular saltwater fish species. Although spot begin arriving in late spring, the best fishing usually occurs in late summer through fall. In Virginia, spot are caught in nearshore waters … Continued
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
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
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