Surf fishing is allowed on all Virginia barrier islands that are open for recreational use. Please be aware of seasonal closures and restrictions to protect nesting birds and other resources, recommended access areas, and safety concerns with accessing these remote areas.
Fishing is only allowed at designated areas on Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. Please visit their website for details on fishing areas and additional regulations.
State license and possession limit regulations must be observed at all times.
This project was funded by The Nature Conservancy with support from The Volgenau Foundation and by the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program led by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality through Grant #NA17NOS4190152 of the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended. All Explore Our Seaside partners also contributed significant time and effort to the project.