At Buckroe Beach, the James T. Wilson Fishing Pier and property, including the adjacent pier ramp, has been closed to the public. A loose barge crashed into the 709-foot pier in mid November, causing heavy damage to the structure. After … Continued
In 2015, the Hampton City Council recently renamed the Buckroe Fishing Pier to the James T. Wilson Fishing Pier in honor of the city’s retired Parks and Recreation director. A resolution approved by Council noted that Wilson was hired by … Continued
Hampton Roads anglers are enjoying a 900 foot section of the new James River Fishing Pier for the 2015 fishing season. The pier opened in May after being closed since December 2013. The new pier is being constructed in two … Continued