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
2 lb 6 ozOff Poquoson, 1980
VMRC Saltwater Fishing Tournament, 2025 brochure · checked 2026-09-04
How to tell it
Single dark shoulder spot, forked tail, no barbels. More on the spot 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 spot in Virginia?
No size limit.
How many spot can you keep in Virginia?
50 per person.
When is spot season in Virginia?
Open year-round.
What is the Virginia record spot?
2 lb 6 oz, Off Poquoson (1980).
How current is this Virginia spot 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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