Boating safety
U. S Coast Guard Float Plan
Smith Point Sea Rescue
Rescue I stationed in Cockrell Creek Rescue II stationed at Olverson’s Marina Rescue III is stationed at Smith Point Marina
Virginia requires all operators of a PWC or boat with a 10 hp or greater motor to complete a safety course. Click on the below links to learn more.
BoatUS Boating Safety Online Course
Where to find Virginia Boating Safety Course
Weather Links
NOAA’s National Weather Service – Northern Chesapeake Zones
NOAA’s National Weather Service – Southern Chesapeake and Coastal Zones
Fishing Licenses, saltwater Permits and reporting
Virginia Recreational Species Permits
Virginia Saltwater Angler Registration
Maryland Saltwater Angler Registration
Virginia’s Recreational Fishing Regulation for Marine Waters
Virginia Saltwater Fishing Guide
Other helpful Fishing information
Virginia Marine Resources Commission
Maryland Department of Natural Resources – Recreational
Potomac River Fisheries Commission
Fishing Resources, Tips, Tricks, reports, etc.
On the Water – An Angler’s Guide to the Northeast
2020 Fishing Regulation Changes Presentation
VIMS Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Map
Angler’s Guide Fish Identification
How to fish with a Clarkspoon on a planer
Northern Neck Virginia Angler (Tidal Fish Forum)
Virginia Angler (Tidal Fish Forum)
Chesapeake Angler (Tidal Fish Forum)
Fishing Knot Guide
guide referred by Zach Nelson