Virginia Marine Resources Commission- Recreational Fishing

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Recreational Fishing Regulations

Saltwater Recreational Hook & Line Fishing Regulations for 2009

Recreational Crabbing and Non-Hook and Line Fishing Regulations

Recreational Fishing License

Recreational Saltwater Fishing License Requirements

Get your Saltwater Fishing License Online!

Recreational Saltwater Fishing Licensing Agents

October 12, 2007: The federal government is moving forward with plans mandated by Congress to overhaul its data collection systems for marine recreational fisheries by 2009. The NOAA Fisheries Office of Science and Technology has created a web site that summarizes the joint State and Federal efforts to redesign the program (click here to visit the site). A significant component of the anticipated survey design changes call for the creation of a national registry of marine anglers by 2009 based on accepted State licensing programs or a new federal fishing permit. The new registry will be used to create improved surveys of anglers, as such it needs be a comprehensive, up to date listing of all active marine anglers. Click here for a FAQ that explains some of the details of the proposed registry.

Saltwater License Development Fund Website with Recreational Fishing Information

Other Forms and Regulations

Trophy Striped Bass Online Harvest Report Form

Charter Boat, Commercial Fish Pier or Rental Boat Business in Virginia Tidal Waters

Gill Net Regulations

Spear fishing Restrictions

Fishing Information

Virginia Recreational Assessment Program

VA Saltwater Journal

The Saltwater Review - weekly fishing report May to October

Saltwater Gamefish Records

Registering for a Trophy Fish Citation

Commission Newsletters

2001 Anglers Guide in PDF

Artificial Reef Locations

Handling and Releasing Fish

What You Should Do When You Catch a Tagged Fish

Virginia Game Fish Tagging Program

Boat ramps funded by recreational saltwater license funds

Boat ramps funded and managed by the Department of Game & Inland Fisheries

Boating Safety

US Coast Guard Boating Safety

Seafood

Seafood Recipes

National Fisheries Institute

Other Recreational Info

Saltwater Recreational Finfish Landings Statistics from NMFS

Tuna Permit and Fishing Information

Virginia Charter Boat Association