





FISHING REGULATIONS-Fish illustrations courtesy of USFW and Duane Raver (may not be reproduced without permission). |
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Fish illustrations courtesy of USFW and Duane Raver (may not be reproduced without permission). | |
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AMBERJACK
[Regulation 4 VAC 20-510-10 et seq.] Minimum Size Limit……………………32 inches |
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AMERICAN EEL
[Regulation 4 VAC 20-500-10 et seq.] Minimum Size Limit………………………6 inches |
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BLACK DRUM (DRUM, DRUMFISH)
[Regulation 4 VAC 20-320-10 et seq.] Minimum Size Limit……………………….16 inches |
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BLACK SEA BASS (SEA BASS)
[Regulation 4 VAC 20-950-10 et seq.] Minimum Size Limit………………………..12 1/2 inches 2010 Season: May 22 through Oct 11 and Nov 1 through Dec 31 |
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BLUE CATFISH – [Click here for applicable DGIF regulations]1 blue catfish per day over 32 inches |
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BLUEFISH
[Regulation 4 VAC 20-450-10 et seq.] Minimum Size Limit……………………….none |
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COBIA
[Regulation 4 VAC 20-510-10 et seq.] Minimum Size Limit……………………37 inches |
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GREY TROUT (WEAKFISH)
[Regulation 4 VAC 20-380-10 et seq.] Minimum Size Limit……………………. 12 inches Effective May 1, 2010, possession limit will be reduced to 1 per person. |
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GROUPERS
[Regulation 4 VAC 20-1120-10 et seq.] Possession Limit……………………..1 per person |
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KING MACKEREL
[Regulation 4 VAC 20-540-10 et seq] Minimum Size Limit……………………….27 inches |
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RED DRUM (CHANNEL BASS, REDFISH)
[Regulation 4 VAC 20-280-10 et seq.] Minimum Size Limit…………………..18 inches |
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SCUP (PORGY)
[Regulation 4 VAC 20-910-10 et seq.] Minimum Size Limit………………….8 inches |
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AMERICAN SHAD
[Regulation 4 VAC 20-530-10 et seq.] Illegal to possess American shad caught from the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries Click here to go to a MD web site showing differences between American shad and hickory shad (there currently are no restrictions on hickory shad or herrings). |
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SHARKS (All species except smooth and spiny dogfish)
Shark rules have changed effective 12/1/05, please refer to the regulation for the specific restrictions [Regulation 4 VAC 20-490-10 et seq.]. A summary will be provided on this page at a later date. |
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SHEEPSHEAD Possession Limit………………………..…4 per person |
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SPADEFISH
[Regulation 4 VAC 20-970-10 et seq.] Possession Limit………………………..…4 per person |
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SPANISH MACKEREL
[Regulation 4 VAC 20-540-10 et seq.] Minimum Size Limit……………………14 inches |
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SPECKLED TROUT (SPOTTED SEATROUT)
Minimum Size Limit……………………14 inches |
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STRIPED BASS (ROCKFISH, STRIPED) [Regulation 4 VAC 20-252-10 et seq.] |
Virginia Coastal Seasons …………………………………………………………January 1 through March 31 & ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…May 16 through December 31 ………………………………….Minimum Size Limit……………………………………….. 28 inches ………………………………….Possession Limit……………………………………………. 2 per person Note that there is a coastal trophy season from May 1 to May 15; the regulations summarized below for Virginia Trophy Seasons apply to the coastal trophy season. Coastal regulations apply in Virginia’s Territorial Sea, plus all of the creeks, bays, inlets, and tributaries on the seaside of Accomack County, Northhampton County (including areas east of the causeway from Fisherman Island to the mainland) and the City of Virginia Beach (including federal areas and state parks fronting on the Atlantic Ocean and east and south of the point where the shoreward boundary of the Territorial Sea joins the mainland at Cape Henry). Click here for map of coastal boundary near the CBBT. Virginia Trophy Seasons: Coastal Area (May 1-15); Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries (May 1 through June 15) ………………………………….Minimum Size Limit…………………………………………32 inches Additional Trophy Season Regulations: Catch Report Required; no possession of 32″ or greater striped bass in the Spawning Reaches May 1 through June 15. Trophy Season regulations apply in Virginia’s Territorial Sea and the Chesapeake Bay and its Virginia tributary rivers, except for the tributary rivers emptying into the Potomac River (see note below for more information on Potomac River striper regulations). Chesapeake Bay Spring Season ………………………………………….May 16 through June 15 * 1 fish of the 2 fish possession limit may be larger than 32 inches ( catch report required if striped bass 32″ or greater is kept ); No possession of 32″ or greater striped bass in the Spawning Reaches May 1 through June 15. * 1 fish of the 2 fish possession limit may be 34 inches or larger; no fish may be kept between 28 and 34 inches. Federal water striped bass regulations: Atlantic Ocean waters beyond the 3 mile limit are closed to the taking and possession of striped bass all year. Potomac River striped bass regulations: Different regulations apply in the Potomac River. These areas are subject to the rules and regulations of the Potomac River Fisheries Commission, P.O. Box 9, Colonial Beach, VA 22443, (804) 224-7148; (800) 266-3904; http://www.prfc.state.va.us. For further information on PRFC rules contact PRFC directly. |
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STURGEON [Code Section 28.2-303]
…………..illegal to possess |
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SUMMER FLOUNDER
[Regulation 4 VAC 20-620-10 et seq.] 2010 – No Closed Season The above flounder restrictions apply to Virginia tidal waters, except that in Virginia’s Potomac River tributaries the minimum size limit, closed season, and possession limit will be the same as established by PRFC for the mainstem Potomac River. |
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TAUTOG
[Regulation 4 VAC 20-960-10 et seq.] Minimum Size Limit……………..…14 inches Closed Season: May 1 through June 24 |
TILEFISH Possession Limit………………………..…7 per person |
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Phone: 757.496.7000
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