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· Saltwater · 2026 season
Amberjack size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia marine waters | Open year-round | 32 inch minimum | 2 per person per day |
Exact Virginia Marine Resources Commission wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- Minimum Size Limit: 32 IN.
- Limit
- 2 per person
- statewide — as printed
- “AMBERJACK Minimum Size Limit: 32 IN. Possession Limit: 2 per person”
Source: Virginia Marine Resources Commission, captured 2026-09-21 (2026 season).
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About the amberjack
Species of fish
The greater amberjack, also known as the allied kingfish, great amberfish, greater yellowtail, jenny lind, sea donkey, purplish amberjack, reef donkey, rock salmon, sailors choice, yellowtail, and yellow trevally, is a species of predatory ray-finned fish in the family Carangidae, the jacks and pompanos. It is found in temperate, subtropical, and tropical seas around the world. It is a popular quarry species for recreational fisheries and is important in commercial fisheries. It is the largest species in the family Carangidae.
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Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Regulations on this page come from Virginia Marine Resources Commission, not Wikipedia.
Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Amberjack in Virginia?
32 inch minimum in Virginia state waters.
How many Amberjack can you keep per day in Virginia?
2 per person per day.
When is Amberjack season in Virginia?
Open year-round.
Is my Amberjack a keeper today?
A amberjack is a keeper today if it measures at least 32 inches, with a daily limit of 2.