This article describes unusual and odd looking saltwater fish that are caught or seen by fishermen in Virginia. Northern Puffers The northern puffer is an odd looking fish that is caught in Virginia waters. Also known as swelling toad, blow … Continued
Several members of the shad and herring family make seasonal appearances along the Virginia Coast, the Chesapeake Bay, and its many tributaries. Each of these fish are anadromous; they spend most of their life at sea, before migrating through the … Continued
The term panfish describes small fish, many of which are caught by recreational anglers for food. They are named because they are small enough to be cooked whole in a pan. Among the most popular saltwater panfish found in … Continued
This article discusses Christmas gifts related to saltwater fishing, boating, and marine recreation in Virginia. Popular gift items for Virginia anglers include t-shirts, sweatshirts, tank tops, books, calendars, coffee mugs, window and bumper stickers, ornaments, and more. Fishing shirts, hats, … Continued
The 2009 edition of Virginia Saltwater Anglers Guide is now available online. The Guide has been divided into individual sections to increase download speeds or the full guide may be downloaded. Because of State funding constraints, a printed version of … Continued
Live bait can be caught in most Virginia waters using equipment such as cast nets, sabiki rigs, seines, dip nets, minnow and fish traps, and umbrella nets. These options allow anglers to catch live baits such as grass shrimp, crabs, … Continued