A 708-pound bluefin tuna, caught on February 16, 2020 by Jake Hiles, of Virginia Beach, has been certified as the new Virginia State Record by the Virginia Saltwater Fishing Tournament’s Director Lewis Gillingham. Hiles catch surpasses the previous state record … Continued
A 466-pound swordfish, caught on August 16, 2019 by Tony Gower Jr. of Virginia Beach, VA, has been certified as the new Virginia State Record by the Director of Virginia’s Saltwater Fishing Tournament. Gower’s catch surpassed the existing record of … Continued
Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Meeting August 8 – 11, 2016 Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront 3001 Atlantic Avenue Virginia Beach, VA 23451 Telephone 757-213-3000 The August 2016 Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Meeting will be held Monday, August 8, 2016 – Thursday, … 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
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
Boaters and fishermen are being advised to remain alert during bridge construction at Lynnhaven Inlet in Virginia Beach. Crews are currently removing about 60,000 cubic yards of sand from a proposed equipment staging area at Crab Creek and using it … Continued
Fishing for Spanish mackerel off the Virginia Coast is popular during the summer season. Spanish mackerel usually appear in the ocean in July and remain active until late September. Spanish mackerel are usually associated with shoals, tide rips, color changes, … Continued
Three winter striped bass tournaments are coming up in Hampton Roads Virginia. They are: ASA National Striper Tournament Long Bay Pointe Marina 2109 W. Great Neck Rd. Virginia Beach, VA 23451 (321) 287-6351 Start Date: 12/12/2009 End Date: 12/12/2009 Tournament … Continued