Anglers Guide

Angler's Guide

Welcome to the online version of the Virginia Saltwater Anglers Guide.  The Guide has been divided into individual sections to increase download speeds.  A link to the full guide is at the bottom of the table of contents.  Because of State funding constraints, a printed version of this guide is not currently available.  If you have questions or comments on the guide please contact Lewis Gillingham, Director Virginia Saltwater Fishing Tournament, (757) 491-5160; vswft@mrc.virginia.gov  

       TABLE OF CONTENTS

Virginia’s Marine Waters and Fisheries  

A Guide to Virginia’s Saltwater Fish  

How, When and Where to Catch
 

Virginia’s Public Boat Launching Facilities  

The Modern Angler - Angling Ethics  

Virginia’s Artificial Reef Program  

Virginia Saltwater Fishing Tournament  

Virginia Game Fish Tagging Program  

Fisheries Management  

Enforcement and the Virginia Marine Police 

Virginia’s Saltwater Recreational Fishing License  

Saltwater Fishing – Where to Begin  

Fish Identification Guide  

Download entire Virginia Saltwater Angler's Guide  (10MB; download time will be several minutes or more based on your connection speed)



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Important Links

VMRC Mobile
Chesapeake Bay Plate
VRSFDF
Buy Recrecational Licenses
Fisherman Identification Program
VMRC Regulations
Recreational Fishing Regulations
Anglers Guide