VMRC will entertain public comment on September 28 for a new saltwater angler license fee schedule (See proposed rates below). According to VMRC, the higher fees are required to pay for a new saltwater angler registration program, as required by … Continued
Live eels are very effective live baits for catching striped bass (rockfish). Eels are usually hooked thru the lips or eye sockets and fished on a Carolina style leader, with a no weight or with an egg sinker above the … Continued
A Virginia angler has established a North Carolina state record with the 45-pound golden tilefish he caught off Cape Hatteras this summer. Guy R. Jones of Newport News, Va., caught the fish using cut bait on 60-pound line test with … Continued
Fall is one of the best times to visit a saltwater fishing pier in Virginia. Many of the top fishing piers of the Mid-Atlantic Coast are found in Virginia. These include several Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic coastal fishing piers. On … Continued
With the summer fishing season starting to wind down, Virginia and Federal officials are reminding people who have been or are planning to go saltwater fishing this year to register with the National Saltwater Angler Registry if they’re required to … Continued
White marlin fishing off the coast of Virginia has been unbelievable during the last few weeks, with most of the action occurring around Washington Canyon. Boats from as far away as Virginia Beach have been making the trip to the … Continued