Virginia state waters, out to 3 miles
VMRC 2026 · checked · likely · the official rulebook is the final word
Virginia state record
VMRC Saltwater Fishing Tournament, 2025 brochure · checked 2026-09-04
How to tell it
Deep-drop grouper; juveniles wear white pearl spots. More on the snowy grouper page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Snowy grouper in other states11 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for snowy grouper in Virginia?
No size limit.
How many snowy grouper can you keep in Virginia?
1 grouper per person (all grouper species combined). Counts toward the Grouper (all species) aggregate.
When is snowy grouper season in Virginia?
Open year-round.
What is the Virginia record snowy grouper?
70 lb 7 oz, Norfolk Canyon (2011).
How current is this Virginia snowy grouper 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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