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Speckled Trout (Spotted Seatrout) 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
Speckled Trout (Spotted Seatrout)Closed April 1-June 30, 2026. The page states only one fish in the five-fish possession limit may be greater than 24 inches; 24 inches is not a maximum size limit. · Listed season windows: Jan 1, 2026 through Mar 31, 2026 · 5 fish listed · Jul 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026 · 5 fish listedListed open5 per person; only 1 greater than 24 inches14"OPEN
LISTED LIMIT
5 per person; only 1 greater than 24 inches
LISTED MIN SIZE
14 inches
LISTED SEASON WINDOWS
  • Jan 1, 2026 through Mar 31, 2026 · 5 fish listed
  • Jul 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026 · 5 fish listed
APPLICABILITY
Closed April 1-June 30, 2026. The page states only one fish in the five-fish possession limit may be greater than 24 inches; 24 inches is not a maximum size limit.
SOURCE AUTHORITY
VMRC Virginia's Recreational Fishing Regulations, Regulation 4 VAC 20-280-10 et seq. (Speckled Trout)

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.