Summer Flounder (January 1-May 31) 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.
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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.
LISTINGCLOSEDListed closedReopens January 1, 2027
SPECIESLISTED SEASON WINDOWSJFMAMJJASONDBAGMIN SIZELISTING
Summer Flounder (January 1-May 31)Minimum size is 16 inches January 1-May 31. The June 1-December 31 size change is a separate row. Virginia Potomac tributaries follow PRFC rules. · Listed season windows: Jan 1, 2026 through May 31, 2026 · 4 fish listedListed closed——CLOSED
- LISTED SEASON WINDOWS
- Jan 1, 2026 through May 31, 2026 · 4 fish listed
- APPLICABILITY
- Minimum size is 16 inches January 1-May 31. The June 1-December 31 size change is a separate row. Virginia Potomac tributaries follow PRFC rules.
- SOURCE AUTHORITY
- VMRC Virginia's Recreational Fishing Regulations, Regulation 4 VAC 20-620-10 et seq. (Summer Flounder)
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.