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Striped bass limits will be changing again immediately in 2023, as the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) and its Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board (Board) voted on an emergency measure to lower the upper end of the striped bass … Continue reading →

Between VIRGNIA MARINE RESOURCES COMMISION (VMRC) And PURSE SENE REDUCTION SECTOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGNIA (Omega Protein Inc.) Here is the link to the actual MOU to read. http://www.esanglersclub.org/wp-content/uploads/VA-Purse-Seine-Menhaden-Fishery-MOU_2023-04-20.pdf

 To members of the Eastern Shore of Virginia Anglers Club:This is a followup to a discussion at Monday’s meeting.Each member of the club is also a member of the Virginia Saltwater Sportfishing Association (VSSA), as the club has been a … Continue reading →

The anglers club fished Folly Creek Saturday April 16 from 11am to 4pm. The weather mostly cooperated for the 33 anglers competing. The winner with the largest flounder was Dana Martin with a 20 7/8″ flounder edging out Ray Willet … Continue reading →

Dear VSSA Members: Striped bass, more commonly known as “rockfish” or “stripers,” are perhaps the most iconic fish in the Chesapeake Bay region. However, in recent years, the population of these beloved fish has plummeted. In an effort to reverse … Continue reading →

Eastern Shore of Virginia Angler’s Club Changes for 2022 Please read carefully!! 1. The yearly tournament where adult club members earned a framed certificate for first and second place in each species will now be replaced with gift certificates for … Continue reading →

More than three dozen Eastern Shore youngsters gathered on a bright and warm day at the Saxis Fishing Pier. Fish of various species were caught by the children, all of whom received a fishing rod and reel and a great … Continue reading →

Sunny skies and a light breeze greeted Eastern Shore youngsters who gathered June 6 at Morley’s Wharf Fishing Pier on Occohannock Creek. A few fish cooperated for the children, all of whom received a fishing rod and reel and a … Continue reading →

      The Eastern Shore Anglers’ Club is celebrating its 60th Anniversary; sixty years of fishing, conservation, and fellowship.  After nearly shutting down for a year, the club is now operating at full speed.  Our in-person meetings have resumed at the … Continue reading →

The Honorable Wilbur L. Ross Secretary of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20230 Dear Secretary Ross: The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (AS MFC) recently voted unanimously to find Virginia out of compliance with the interstate fishery management … Continue reading →