“United We Fish” Protest in Washington DC – February 24, 2010

In a historic show of solidarity, recreational and commercial fishermen will gather together on the steps of the Capitol on February 24, 2010 from noon until 3 p.m. in an organized demonstration against the unintended negative impacts of the Magnuson … Continued

2009 VMRC Virginia Saltwater Anglers Guide Available Online

The 2009 edition of Virginia Saltwater Anglers Guide is now available online. The Guide has been divided into individual sections to increase download speeds or the full guide may be downloaded. Because of State funding constraints, a printed version of … Continued

NOAA Closes Recreational Fishery for Black Sea Bass for 180 Days Due to Overharvest

Effective Monday, October 5, 2009, NOAA Fisheries Service is closing the recreational fishery for black sea bass. The closure applies to all federal waters north of Cape Hatteras, N.C., for 180 days in response to recent landing data that showed … Continued

NOAA Administrator Seeks to Improve Engagement with the Recreational Fishing Community

NOAA Administrator Dr. Jane Lubchenco has committed to take a fresh look at NOAA’s relationship with the angling community. “Saltwater recreational fishing is among the most popular outdoor sports in America with anglers representing one of NOAA’s largest organized constituencies. … Continued