Virginia state waters, out to 3 miles
SizeNo size limit
Bag4 per person
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
VMRC 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Virginia state record
14 lb 14 ozThe Cell (Ches. Bay), 2009
VMRC Saltwater Fishing Tournament, 2025 brochure · checked 2026-09-04
How to tell it
Silver disc with faint dark bars; travels in spirals. More on the Atlantic spadefish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Atlantic spadefish in other states5 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for Atlantic spadefish in Virginia?
No size limit.
How many Atlantic spadefish can you keep in Virginia?
4 per person.
When is Atlantic spadefish season in Virginia?
Open year-round.
What is the Virginia record Atlantic spadefish?
14 lb 14 oz, The Cell (Ches. Bay) (2009).
How current is this Virginia Atlantic spadefish 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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