REGULATIONS / VIRGINIA
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.
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
TautogClosed May 16-June 30. The page lists the same possession limit for the open periods. · Listed season windows: Jan 1, 2026 through May 15, 2026 · 4 fish listed · Jul 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026 · 4 fish listedListed open4 per person16"OPEN - LISTED LIMIT
- 4 per person
- LISTED MIN SIZE
- 16 inches
- LISTED SEASON WINDOWS
- Jan 1, 2026 through May 15, 2026 · 4 fish listed
- Jul 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026 · 4 fish listed
- APPLICABILITY
- Closed May 16-June 30. The page lists the same possession limit for the open periods.
- SOURCE AUTHORITY
- VMRC Virginia's Recreational Fishing Regulations, Regulation 4 VAC 20-960-10 et seq. (Tautog)
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.