Jun 07 2023
INSHORE REEFS The inshore artificial reefs in the lower Chesapeake Bay are man-made structures, that are easy for anglers to get to. They provide habitat for various marine species, they are designed to mimic natural reefs and enhance the biodiversity and productivity of the bay. There are a number of artificial reefs that have been …
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May 22 2023
If you want to catch red drum, also known as redfish or channel bass, in the Chesapeake Bay, you need to use fresh bait. Red drum are one of the most sought-after sportfish in the bay, especially the large ones that can weigh over 50 pounds. Red drum feed mainly on blue crabs, which are …
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May 16 2023
If you are looking for a fun and challenging fish, you should try fishing for sheepshead at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel (CBBT). Sheepshead are a prized fish that put up a good fight and taste delicious. They are also very tricky to catch, as they have human-like teeth that can easily crush shells and …
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Apr 28 2023
If you’re a fishing enthusiast, you realize that Virginia’s coastal waters are about to become home to a “World Class Fishery”. One of the most amazing fish you can catch, red drum, also called channel bass, redfish, or simply drum. These fish are huge and powerful, weighing up to 90 pounds or more. They …
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Apr 10 2023
Virginia anglers know that wreck fishing for tautog can be pretty rewarding in the spring. One angler who is very familiar with the joys of tautog fishing is Virginia Game Fish Tagging Program volunteer tagger, Dr. Ken Neill. Since joining the program at its inception in 1995, Dr. Neill has tagged more than 3,700 fishes for …
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Jan 25 2023
The Virginia Marine Resources Commission has voted to open a special recreational black sea bass season from February 1-28, 2023. Interested in participating? You can read more about the permitting and reporting requirements by downloading VMRC’s pdf file and you can acquire your free permit here. Be sure and book a VBSF sponsor boat and …
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Mar 29 2022
Recreational Blueline Tilefish in South Atlantic Federal Waters Will Open on May 1, 2022, and Close on July 26, 2022. What/When: The recreational sector for blueline tilefish in federal waters of the South Atlantic will open at 12:01 a.m., local time, on May 1, 2022, and close at 12:01 a.m., local time, on July 26, …
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Dec 22 2021
An 8-pound 9-ounce Atlantic tripletail caught on July 14, 2021 by Hayden Head of Yorktown; VA has been certified as the initial Virginia State Record for the species by the Virginia Saltwater Fishing Tournament. The record-setting tripletail measured 23 inches (TL) and had an18.5-inch girth. Hayden, his dad and four other anglers were primarily searching …
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May 01 2021
NOAA Fisheries is adjusting Atlantic bluefin tuna daily retention limits for recreational fishermen. The adjusted limits go into effect on May 2, 2021, and extend through December 31, 2021, unless modified by later action. NOAA LINK What is changing? The table below summarizes the changes to the bluefin tuna retention limits. Vessel/Permit Type Default Retention Limit …
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Mar 22 2021
VMRC will host a public hearing on Thursday, March 25, from 6-8. The Council and Commission are seeking public comment on management options under consideration in the Bluefish Allocation and Rebuilding Amendment. The amendment contains several alternatives including, modifying the bluefish allocations between commercial and recreational sectors; modifying commercial allocations to the states; initiating a …
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Jan 20 2021
A 597-pound swordfish, caught September 25, 2020 by Nicholas Kontodiakos of Norfolk, VA, has been certified as the new Virginia State Record by the Virginia Saltwater Fishing Tournament. Kontodiakos’ catch surpasses the existing record of 466-pounds, caught on August 16, 2019, by Tony Gower Jr. of Virginia Beach, VA. The record setting catch was made …
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Jan 12 2021
Mid-Atlantic Council Seeks Input on Summer Flounder Recreational Management The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council is collecting public comments and suggestions regarding current and future management of the recreational summer flounder fishery. Input provided through their scoping comment form will help inform the development of a management strategy evaluation which will evaluate different management strategies designed …
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Oct 26 2020
Speckled trout and puppy drum fishing is great just about everywhere. Some big reds continue to be caught in the Bay and along the coast. There have been good numbers of king mackerel along the Virginia Beach oceanfront the past few days. Large sheepshead continue to be caught on Bay structures. Tog fishing is picking …
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Oct 02 2020
The recreational cobia season has ended. The VMRC reminds us that it’s time to take care of our required reports. They are due by October 21, 2020. If you have questions about how to meet your reporting requirements, you can visit the VMRC recreational cobia website at: https://www.mrc.virginia.gov/regulations/VA-recreational-cobia-fishing.shtm
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Oct 01 2020
Catch and Release Only For Blue Marlin, White Marlin, and Roundscale Spearfish for the Rest of 2020 in All Areas of the Atlantic Ocean Based on the best available landings information, NOAA Fisheries has determined that the Atlantic blue marlin, white marlin, and roundscale spearfish 250-landings limit has been met and exceeded for 2020. Under …
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