Several new laws that impact Virginia saltwater anglers will go into effect on Monday, July 1. One bill establishes a new, optional lifetime saltwater recreational fishing license for anglers over the age of 65, who will continue to remain exempt … Continued
The Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) will implement a free state saltwater angler identification program in January of 2011 in order to exempt saltwater anglers from having to register yearly with the National Saltwater Angler Registry and pay an annual … Continued
NOAA has announced that the annual fee for registering with the National Saltwater Angler Registry will be $15.00 as of Jan. 1, 2011. Virginia’s saltwater anglers, however, will not have to pay the fee or sign up with the national … 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