Information on this page is submitted by  Registered Commercial Fishermen who wish to purchase or lease black sea bass quota, or a black sea bass permit. Fishermen, who currently hold black sea bass quota and wish to sell or lease the quota, may contact those listed.  If you are a VA registered commercial fisherman and wish to be added to this list, E-mail the information you wish to post to web.info@mrc.virginia.gov. You must include your MRC ID.  Please indicate in your request how long you would like your information posted.  Items more than one year old will be removed.

The commercial black sea bass fishery has limited entry. Criteria to participate in the commercial black sea bass fishery is specified by VMRC Regulation 4 VAC20-950-10 et. seq.. Call 757-247-2243 or  e-mail Jill Ramsey (Include return e-mail address, name and phone number in body of message) for more information on obtaining a black sea bass Directed or Bycatch permit.

To commercially fish for black sea bass in Virginia, you must be a registered commercial fisherman, have a black sea  bass permit and quota for the current year. You must also purchase a current year gear license for the gear you intend to use to catch the fish.

The physical transfer of black sea bass quota must be approved by the Commissioner of Marine Resources and the information regarding the transfer must be noted on the permits that go with the quota transfer. Both parties must agree as to whether the transfer is permanent or temporary. When you are ready to proceed with the physical transfer of quota call (757) 247-2243, for information on how to proceed with the legal transfer.

Information is posted in chronological order.

Black Sea Bass Quota and Permit for Sale

FOR SALE:
VA Black Sea bass quota for sale or lease.
Black Sea Bass Trap Business for Sale. Business includes: 1981 43’ Torres FG Commercial Vessel with 650 HP Mack engine, approximately 750 BSB traps, ropes and anchors.
Licenses include BSB, VA dogfish, lobster area A5. Boat can be sold with or without licenses or VA BSB quota, multiple private fishing sites can be included.
E-mail Mark Hodges at mlhodges56@verizon.net for pricing and more details.
Added 2023-10-23
FOR SALE:
2023 season black sea bass quota for lease call 757-894-2553
Added 2023-02-02

Wish to Purchase or Lease Striped Bass Quota

WANTED:
Looking to lease seabass quota at a very reasonable price. Please email seabassdude@msn.com

Page updated: 9:53 AM Monday, October 23, 2023
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