The Commission is now accepting applications for the 2024 Virginia Beach Shrimp Trawl Harvest Area scheduled to open October 1.
One (1) license is available in accordance with 4VAC 20-1390-50.
Those interested must complete a Commercial Shrimp Trawl License Application Form and submit it to VMRC to be considered for a 2024 fishing year license. All applications must be received by 5pm on Wednesday, July 31st to be considered. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Applications and detailed information concerning the Virginia Beach Shrimp Trawl license and fishery are available at the links below:
Virginia Beach Shrimp Trawl Harvest Application and Information [ Letter |
Application ]
Regulation 4VAC20-1390-10: (https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title4/agency20/chapter1390/)
Applications must be received by 5:00 PM on July 31st.
For questions: Email fisheries@mrc.virginia.gov, Subject Header "Virginia Beach Shrimp Trawl"
