Virginia anglers that enjoy collecting Christmas ornaments which display their favorite species of fish will find a wide array of designs to choose from by visiting online stores. Ornaments vary from simple text only slogans to intricate graphics. Modern round … Continued
Fish and chips is a traditional meal, popular in Virginia and much of the East Coast. The meal, which originated in the United Kingdom consists of battered, deep-fried fish and sliced, deep-fried potatoes. The meal gained a strong urban following … Continued
NMFS announces a proposed change to the General and Harpoon Category fisheries for Atlantic bluefin tuna. NMFS is seeking comment on this proposed action until December 21, 2009. For more information please see the Federal Register notice. More information can … 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
Expanded action and increased accountability by the federal government are the focus of a draft strategy for restoring and protecting the Chesapeake Bay required by President Obama’s Executive Order. To accelerate efforts and track progress, federal agencies are committing to … Continued
In a 40-page legal challenge submitted before the U.S. District Court of New Jersey on November 4, the Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA) and industry allies have officially brought legal action against the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the National … Continued
The 2009 Atlantic striped stock assessment update indicates that the resource remains in good condition with female spawning stock biomass (SSB) percent of the SSB target and 185 percent of the SSB threshold. Estimated fishing mortality rates (F) in 2008 … Continued
The Commission’s Atlantic Menhaden Management Board approved Addendum IV to Amendment 1 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Menhaden. Addendum IV extends the Chesapeake Bay reduction fishery harvest cap, established through Addendum III, for an additional three years … Continued
Help make a difference by attending the Fishing for Food event on Saturday, November 7 from 9 am-2 pm at the Buckroe Fishing Pier. No registration necessary. Rod rentals, Free fishing demos, Prizes and give-a-ways! Minimum of 1 bag of … Continued
The Coast Guard Exchange System has opened a new retail exchange in the Greenbrier retail corridor in Chesapeake Virginia. The 43,000-square-foot store is located at 1589 Crossways Blvd. in the location previously occupied by Circuit City. The exchange offers a … Continued