Virginia state waters, out to 3 miles
SizeNo size limit
Bag50 per person
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
Additional 50 allowed as live bait on for-hire vessels.
VMRC 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Virginia state record
8 lb 11 ozNew Point Light, 2007
VMRC Saltwater Fishing Tournament, 2025 brochure · checked 2026-09-04
How to tell it
Small barbels under the chin, brassy croaking panfish. More on the Atlantic croaker page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for Atlantic croaker in Virginia?
No size limit.
How many Atlantic croaker can you keep in Virginia?
50 per person.
When is Atlantic croaker season in Virginia?
Open year-round.
What is the Virginia record Atlantic croaker?
8 lb 11 oz, New Point Light (2007).
How current is this Virginia Atlantic croaker rule?
Source: VMRC 2026, last checked Sep 20, 2026. A watchman re-reads the agency's pages nightly. Rules change mid-season by proclamation; the official rulebook is the final word.
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