5 days ago · December 2, 2025: Results of the December VMRC Commission Meeting can be found here [ Draft Minutes ] November 19, 2025: Mid-Atlantic Council Solicits Public Input on Essential Fish …

A free publication by the VMRC to help recreational saltwater anglers become better fishermen, including a guide on what fish to catch in Virginia (and where, when, and how to catch them).

[ VMRC Maps ] The Commission has developed a mobile app that uses smartphone GPS to show the users position relative to shellfish leases and other map features.

Habitat Management Division Permitting The environmental permits issued by the Habitat Management Division are of three types; subaqueous or bottomlands, tidal wetlands, and coastal primary sand …

Feb 28, 2023 · Recreational Fishing Regulations Saltwater Recreational Hook & Line Fishing Regulations February 28, 2023: The Commission voted to terminate Recreational Cobia Mandatory …

May 20, 2025 · MRC Licensing and Permit Information In general, most activities associated with utilization of marine resources require licenses or special permits. Our agency Frequently Asked …

For general inquiries, please call (757) 247-2200 or email [email protected] For media inquiries, please fill out this form to be contacted by VMRC staff/VMRC’s Public Information Officer. …

IMPORTANT: The following table contains links to the full text of the current regulations established by the VMRC. Copies of each regulation can be found by clicking on the regulation number (plain text …

Commercial Fishing Links Agency News - listing of fishery openings and closings, recent regulatory actions and other news related to the Commission Agency Meetings - calendar of upcoming agency …

Criteria to participate in the commercial blue crab fishery is specified by VMRC Regulation 4VAC20-1040-10 et. seq. If you are not eligible by these criteria, you may have a license transferred to you …