Pot numbers are required for all Crab Pot, Peeler Pot, Fish/Eel Pot and Channeled Whelk licenses. Effective January 1, 2001, all commercial pot numbers must consist of the licensee's VMRC ID from their Commercial Registration License, preceded with a C, P, F or W.
Examples:
Crab pot - C-1234
Peeler pot - P-1234
Fish/Eel pot - F-1234
Channeled Whelk - W-1234
Additionally, recreational crab pot numbers will consist of the last four digits of the social security number or drivers license number, preceded with “R”.
Example: R-2222
If you have any questions, E-mail mike.johnson@mrc.virginia.gov.
