Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) recently announced that three Free Fishing Days have been established for Recreational Fishing in Virginia Saltwater areas during the first weekend in October, 2021. On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, October 1, 2, and 3, 2021, … Continued
In April, the Virginia Marine Resources Commission voted unanimously (7-0) to enact an emergency closure for the spring recreational striped bass trophy season. The emergency measure will eliminate the spring striped bass trophy season in the Bay from May 1 … 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 early January, 2018, unseasonably cold temperatures resulted in cold stun events and mortality of speckled trout stocks in Virginia, North Carolina, and other states along the Atlantic Coast. Virginia In February, The Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) Board considered … 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
For 2015, tilefish/grouper recreational landing permits can obtained by the angler directly via a new online process; once the appropriate information is provided the no-cost permit is issued immediately via email. Tilefish/grouper recreational landing permits required for all vessels to … Continued
The Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) has decided to reduce the cost of recreational saltwater fishing licenses, effective April 1. VMRC voted unanimously to roll back a license increase that was enacted in January because of a budget reduction. However, … Continued
Virginia’s 2015 commercial quota will be reduced to 608,230 pounds. At its February meeting, the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) voted unanimously to establish the commercial bluefish quota in order to comply with a coastwide commercial quota reduction, set by … Continued
In October, the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) unanimously voted to raise the saltwater recreational license fees. The increase, which is the third since 1993, is a result of continuing budget shortfalls. According to VMRC, the increase will allow for … Continued
In Virginia, anglers can fish without a license during free fishing days, June 6, 7, and 8, 2014. The annual program allows part-time fishermen to enjoy the great outdoors with family and friends without having to spend money for a … Continued