· FMAC
Finfish Management Advisory Committee Meeting
There will be an FMAC meeting on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM at the VMRC Main Office.
Meetings & Notices
Upcoming meetings
October 2026
· BROP
Blue Ribbon Oyster Panel Meeting
The Blue Ribbon Oyster Panel (BROP) will hold a meeting on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 9:30 AM at the VMRC Main Office.
· HPOC
Habitat Policy Oversight Committee Meeting
The Habitat Policy Oversight Committee (HPOC) will hold a meeting on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the VMRC Main Office.
· VMRC
Commission Meeting
The October VMRC Commission Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 9:30 AM at the VMRC Main Office.
· CMAC
Crab Management Advisory Committee Meeting
There will be a CMAC meeting on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The meeting will be livestreamed.
September 2026
· CMAC
Crab Management Advisory Committee Meeting
There will be a CMAC meeting on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM at the VMRC Main Office. The meeting will be livestreamed.
· VMRC · Public hearing
Public Hearing
There will be a public hearing held at the VMRC Main Office on Monday, September 28, 2026, from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM to gather public input on Draft Addendum II to Amendment 3 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Menhaden (external site). The Draft Addendum considers options to reduce the Chesapeake Bay Reduction Fishery Cap (Bay Cap) by up to 50% and distribute the cap more evenly throughout the fishing season.
· HPOC
Habitat Policy Oversight Committee Meeting
The Habitat Policy Oversight Committee will hold a meeting on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the VMRC Main Office.
· VMRC
Commission Meeting
The September VMRC Commission Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 9:30 AM at the VMRC Main Office.
· CFAB
Commercial Fishing Advisory Board Meeting
There will be a CFAB meeting held on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the VMRC Main Office.
· RFAB
Recreational Fishing Advisory Board Meeting
There will be an RFAB meeting held on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM the VMRC Main Office.
August 2026
· VMRC
Commission Meeting
The August VMRC Commission Meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 9:30 AM at the VMRC Main Office.
- Public Comments
- Fisheries Notice
- Draft Regulation - Pertaining to Summer Flounder (PDF)
- Draft Regulation - Pertaining to Restrictions on Oyster Harvest (PDF)
- Draft Regulation - Pertaining to Landing Licenses (PDF)
- Draft Regulation - Pertaining to Commercial Hook-and-Line Licenses (PDF)
- Draft Regulation - Pertaining to Channeled Whelk (PDF)
- Habitat Notice
- Final Agenda
- Briefing Packet (PDF)
- YouTube Recording (external site)
- Draft Minutes
· SMAC
Shellfish Management Advisory Committee Meeting
The Shellfish Management Advisory Committee meeting will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM at the VMRC Main Office.
· RFAB
Recreational Fishing Advisory Board Meeting
The Recreational Fishing Advisory Board will host a virtual meeting on Monday, August 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
July 2026
· SMAC
Shellfish Management Advisory Committee Meeting
The Shellfish Management Advisory Committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 4:00 PM at the VMRC Main Office.
· VMRC
Commission Meeting
The June VMRC Commission Meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 9:30 AM at the VMRC Main Office.
· BROP
Blue Ribbon Oyster Panel Meeting
The Blue Ribbon Oyster Panel (BROP) will hold a meeting on Friday, July 24, 2026, at 9:30 AM at the VMRC Main Office.
· HPOC
Habitat Policy Oversight Committee Meeting
The Habitat Policy Oversight Committee (HPOC) will hold a meeting on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 3:30 PM at the VMRC Main Office.
June 2026
· VMRC
Commission Meeting
The June VMRC Commission Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 9:30 AM at the VMRC Main Office.
· RFAB
Recreational Fishing Advisory Board Meeting
The Recreational Fishing Advisory Board will host a meeting on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the VMRC Main Office.
· CFAB
Commercial Fishing Advisory Board Meeting
The Commercial Fishing Advisory Board will host a virtual board meeting on Monday, June 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
May 2026
· CMAC
Crab Management Advisory Committee Meeting
There will be a CMAC meeting on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 4:00 PM at the VMRC Main Office (5/14 Update: Please note location change). The meeting will be livestreamed.
· VMRC
Commission Meeting
The May VMRC Commission Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 9:30 AM at the VMRC Main Office.
April 2026
· VMRC
Commission Meeting
The April VMRC Commission Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 9:30 AM at the VMRC Main Office.
- Fisheries Notice
- Draft Regulation - Pertaining to Black Sea Bass (PDF)
- Petition for Rulemaking for Menhaden (external site)
- Petition for Rulemaking to Establish a Temporary Moratorium on Chesapeake Bay Menhaden Reduction Fishing (PDF)
- Habitat Notice
- Waterway Maintenance Fund Applications (PDF)
- Final Agenda
- Public Comments
- Briefing Packet (PDF)
- YouTube Recording (external site)
- Final Minutes (PDF)
March 2026
· CFAB
Commercial Fishing Advisory Board Meeting
The Commercial FIshing Advisory Board meeting will be held on March 31, 2026, at 2:00 PM, or 15 minutes after the conclusion of the Commission Meeting.
· VMRC
Commission Meeting
The March VMRC Commission Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 9:30 AM at the VMRC Main Office.
· SMAC
Shellfish Management Advisory Committee Meeting
The Shellfish Management Advisory Committee meeting will be held on March 24, 2026, from 4-6 PM at the Fort Monroe Main Office.
· FMAC
Finfish Management Advisory Committee Meeting
There will be an FMAC meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, and 5:00 PM at the VMRC Main Office. The meeting will be livestreamed.
February 2026
· VMRC
Commission Meeting
The February VMRC Commission Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 9:30 AM at the VMRC Main Office.
January 2026
· SMAC
Shellfish Management Advisory Committee Meeting
The Shellfish Management Advisory Committee meeting will be held on January 29, 2026, from 4-6 PM at the Fort Monroe Main Office.
· VMRC
Commission Meeting
Due to inclement weather, the VMRC Main Office will be closed Tuesday, January 27, and the January Commission items will be moved to the February 24 meeting.