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Spanish Mackerel regulations

Virginia · Curated reference from cited public sources · listings, not permission to fish or retain a catch · This selected Virginia saltwater reference subset is not a complete rulebook.

2026
SOURCEVMRC recreational saltwater fishing rules ↗UPDATED APRIL 1, 2026 · CHECKED AUG 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCChecked Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCRules vary by location, method, vessel, and emergency closure.The VMRC page is an informational summary; the applicable state regulations are authoritative.
LISTINGOPENListed open
SPECIESLISTED SEASON WINDOWSJFMAMJJASONDBAGMIN SIZELISTING
Spanish MackerelNo closed season is listed on the VMRC recreational page.Listed open15 per person14"OPEN
LISTED LIMIT
15 per person
LISTED MIN SIZE
14 inches
APPLICABILITY
No closed season is listed on the VMRC recreational page.
SOURCE AUTHORITY
VMRC Virginia's Recreational Fishing Regulations, Regulation 4 VAC 20-540-10 et seq. (Spanish Mackerel)

UPDATED April 1, 2026 · CHECKED Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC · EFFECTIVE YEAR 2026

VMRC recreational saltwater fishing rules ↗

The VMRC page is an informational summary; the applicable state regulations are authoritative.

This reference does not grant permission to fish or retain a catch. Location, method, vessel, species identification, and emergency closures can change what applies. Verify the applicable official rules.