Anglers:

INSTALLATION ACCESS: 
Fort Eustis’ primary mission is to support military operations and training. Public access is controlled and subject to change based on security requirements.  Patrons are responsible for ensuring they meet the requirements for access to the installation. Individuals that do not possess a valid DoD ID Card (i.e. Non-Affiliated Civilians) must complete a criminal background for entry. You must contact the Fort Eustis Visitors Center to start the background check process.

SAFETY TRAINING: 
Fort Eustis anglers are required to take the Range Operations Unexploded Ordinance Safety Brief quiz.

ACQUIRE A FISHING PERMIT: 
Once registered  in the iSportsman Portal, you must acquire permits by clicking on the "My Account" tab.  After logging in, click on the "Acquire Permits" button.  Only permits that you qualify for will show up as available. Note: If you qualify for free permits (Youth) you are still required to go to “Acquire Permits” to download the permit to your account. 

RESERVATION - CHECK-IN: 
Once you have acquired your permit(s) you are ready to reserve or check-in to an area. Reservations can be acquired the day prior, at 8pm, to fish for each participant.
A reservation will hold the fishing slot. The angler will be allowed to check-in to the activity starting at 0400 (4:00 AM) the day of. Anglers who have not checked - in to the activity by 0645 (6:45 AM) will have their reservation canceled and others will be able to check-in, in your place.
All users will be allowed to check-in the day of as area capacity allows. Same day check-in is on a first come, first serve basis. Same day check-ins must be made prior to 1600 (4:00 PM) for evening fishing. 
Anglers are prohibited from acquiring more than one check-in at the same time. Anglers may, however, be checked into an area and acquire or possess a reservation for the same activity on the next day.
When you check-in you will select fishing and then you must select the area in which you wish to fish. You will only be allowed to select one area at a time. 

GO AFIELD: 
After checking in, you are authorized to enter the area you have selected. You must have proof of your permit on your person while afield. Users are welcome to print or to save these documents directly to their mobile device. You can download your permit in your iSportsman portal by visiting My Account > My Permits > click Print Permit. By clicking print permit you will have the option to print or save a PDF of your information. Note: Users are required to print the vehicle permit which must be displayed on the dashboard of the vehicle in clear sight when entering the installation, it should be removed upon entrance. 
As you participate in fishing activities, please remain aware that you are on a military training installation. Please remain courteous and follow any directions from military or civilian military officials. If for any reason you encounter a military training operation, you must exit the area immediately and report the incident to 733d CES or a FWO. Military training is our priority and will take precedence over all activities.

CHECK-OUT: 
When you are finished fishing, remember to check out of your area. Failure to check out could prompt emergency or rescue personnel to begin a search or investigation. In addition, individuals failing to check out will have their fishing privileges suspended per JBLE 32-102.
Upon check-out users will be required to check-in your daily catch through their iSportsman account. This information is used by biologists to better understand and manage the population. Providing accurate harvest information is mandatory for the JBLE-I 32-102, failure to do so will result in suspension of fishing privileges. This information is important and will allow biologists to better manage the resources for the benefit of our users.