The famous salt oysters of Chincoteague Island are Virginia oysters (Crassostrea Virginica), also known as Eastern or Atlantic oysters. They are designated as the state shell of Virginia. Virginia Marine Resources Commission regulates oyster harvest and production of oysters in Virginia waters. Chincoteague Island supports a successful oyster aquaculture industry. Small oyster aquaculture operations once [...]
Visitors to Chincoteague Island often choose Christmas ornaments which display their favorite species of fish. Modern round or oval ceramic ornaments are among the most popular styles as they are suitable for display all year and match a variety of settings. Shoppers will find a wide array of designs to choose from by visiting local [...]
Fish and chips is a popular way of serving fish in Virginia and much of the East Coast. The meal, which originated in the United Kingdom consists of battered, deep-fried fish and sliced, deep-fried potatoes. The meal gained a strong urban following that continues to present day. The original British fish and chips used cod [...]
To comply with federal law, unless states have a marine license or other program that supplies NOAA Fisheries Service with an accurate count of marine anglers, most saltwater anglers will need to register with the National Saltwater Angler Registry beginning January 1, 2010. The Registry is an important part of the Marine Recreational Information Program [...]
Seafood is a traditional food served during Virginia holiday meals, and is popular as a Christmas or other holiday gift. In places such as the Mid-Atlantic Coast, oysters and other shellfish are popular for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Other family dinners might include rich chowders made with clams, crab meat, scallops or other local seafood. Lobster is [...]
The following list includes tips, techniques, tackle, bait and other information for catching black sea bass off the coast of Chincoteague Island Virginia. * Fish directly over structure, including shipwrecks, rocks, rubble, bridge pilings and artificial reefs. In the fall, check ocean shoals as sea bass sometimes congregate with other species to feed on migrating [...]
Anglers visiting Chincoteague Island can find a selection of Virginia wines, italian cuisine and snacks less than an hour away. Several of these local wines go exceptionally well with fish and seafood. One of the gems of Virginia’s Eastern Shore is Bloxom Vineyard, a small winery just off the highway near Bloxom, Virginia. The winery [...]
Live bait can be caught in several locations around Chincoteague Island using equipment such as cast nets, sabiki rigs, seines, dip nets, minnow and fish traps and umbrella nets. These options allow anglers to catch live bait such as grass shrimp, crabs, squid, silversides, mummichugs, spot, mullet, pinfish, pigfish, eels and other small fish suitable [...]
Fall is one of the best times to visit Chincoteague Island. The beaches are more accessible and surprisingly, the water often remains warm enough for swimming thru September. Arriving on Chincoteague and Assateague Islands, visitors will notice seasonal changes. Gone is the humidity, hordes of biting insects and bumper to bumper traffic. Summer gulls have [...]
Virginia fishing enthusiasts often choose t shirts and other apparel to display favorite species of saltwater fish. There are endless styles to choose from, varying from simple text only slogans to intricate logos featuring several species of fish. Classic t-shirts are most common, with other options including golf shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, raglan jerseys, tank tops, [...]