Get Involved
Members of the Virginia Saltwater Sportfishing Association are dedicated to promoting sustainable fishing practices and ensuring the long-term health of our state’s marine fisheries. Our members include Virginia guides, fishing-related small businesses, and conservation-minded private and recreational anglers who prioritize access to abundant fish stocks over maximizing harvest. We believe in managing our resources for abundance and science-based management strategies that benefit everyone involved in the fishing industry.
Join us in our mission to preserve and protect our precious marine resources for generations to come.
The Virginia Saltwater Sportfishing Association’s (VSSA) purpose is to provide a strong voice in all matters relating to saltwater fishing and safeguard the right to fish recreationally. The more member we have the stronger our voice becomes. VSSA is a an approved 501C-3 non-profit organization and as such your dues and contributions are tax deductible.
Member benefits include:
- 10% discounts at Oceans East Tackle Stores and Tacklecove.com. Just show your member card emailed out.
- Access to all our exclusive YouTube seminar series videos about targeting fish in Virginia.
- A vote during VSSA General Membership meetings.
- Stay abreast of current issues affecting Virginia saltwater fishing.
- Participating directly or indirectly in fishery management decisions.
- Participate in polls to help decide the direction of our fishing action plan.
- Helps to unite all anglers in Virginia so we can speak with a united voice.
Membership runs from January 1 – December 31. Current members will receive an email to renew. New or existing members can click here to become a VSSA member now. You will be directed to our membership program, Member Planet. You can chose between memberships for
(1) Individual ($25)
(2) Family ($25)
(3) Lifetime ($500)
(4) Junior Under 16 ($1)
(5) Affiliate ($1 per club member)
Additionally, VSSA encourages all anglers to find and join a local fishing club. VSSA offers an affiliate membership program where the club joins as affiliate member for only $1 per club member paid by the club treasurer. For more details and a listing of local fishing clubs, please click here.
Our Valued Partners
If you are passionate about Virginia’s marine conservation and interested in becoming a sponsor to support our cause, please reach out to us. Together, we can make a meaningful impact.
Learn more about the ways you can contribute to our mission and help safeguard the future of Virginia’s saltwater sportfishing resources. Your support is crucial in ensuring the sustainability of our precious marine resources.