Potomac River Fisheries Commission

Contact Information
Physical Address: 222 Taylor Street
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 9
Colonial Beach, VA 22443

Phone: (804) 224-7148
E-mail: contactprfc@gmail.com
Office Hours: 8:30 am -- 4:15 pm Monday - Friday
Closed all Federal Holidays

Potomac River Oyster Season Extended - The 2025/2026 Potomac River oyster season for all gear and all currently open bars has been extended through April 14, 2026. All harvesters and registered buyers are reminded that mandatory harvest reporting requirements remain fully in effect during this extended portion of the season. Compliance with reporting requirements is the responsibility of each license holder. Important: Barcode reporting labels will not be mailed for the extension period. Harvesters must complete their barcode information manually. Extra harvest reports can be found on the website under the Commercial Oyster tab.

Emergency Order - Gill Net Stands - The PRFC has adopted an emergency order allowing 5 gill net stands to be set and fished through the end of regular PRFC gill net season (March 25, 2026).

Limited Entry Renewals and Late Renewal Noticeate Renewals of Limited Entry Licenses

Commercial Striped Bass Tags – All commercial striped bass tags must be picked up in our office during normal business hours, Monday – Friday, 8:30 – 4:00. Please see our calendar for holiday or last-minute closings. If you are unable to pick up your own striped bass tags, you are required to complete the Designee Form and have your designee bring it with them. We will not accept phone calls to verify permission.

PRFC Finfish Advisory Committee Vacancies:
1. VA Recreational Crabber (4-year term)
2. VA Upper River Recreational Fisherman (4-year term)
3. VA Lower River Recreational Fisherman (4-year term)
4. VA Recreational Fisherman At-Large (1-year term)
5. Maryland Recreational Fisherman At-Large (1-year term)
If you, or someone you know, who would be interested in filling this vacancy, please complete the nomination form and submit it via mail, email (contactprfc@gmail.com), or dropping it off in person at the Commission office. These positions remain vacant until filled.

PRFC Fin Fish Harvest Report