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· Saltwater · 2026 season
Bluefish size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia marine waters | Open year-round | No size limit | 5 per person (shore, private or for-hire vessel) |
Exact Virginia Marine Resources Commission wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- Minimum Size Limit: None
- Limit
- 5 per person from shore or a rented or private vessel; 5 per person on for-hire or charter vessels
- statewide — as printed
- “BLUEFISH Minimum Size Limit: None Possession Limit: 5 per person from shore or a rented or private vessel; 5 per person on for-hire or charter vessels”
Source: Virginia Marine Resources Commission, captured 2026-09-21 (2026 season).
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About the bluefish
Species of marine pelagic fish (''Pomatomus saltatrix'')
The bluefish is the only extant species of the family Pomatomidae. It is a marine pelagic fish found around the world in temperate and subtropical waters, except for the northern Pacific Ocean. Bluefish are known as tailor in Australia and New Zealand, elf and shad in South Africa. It is a popular gamefish and food fish.
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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 Bluefish in Virginia?
No size limit in Virginia state waters.
How many Bluefish can you keep per day in Virginia?
5 per person (shore, private or for-hire vessel).
When is Bluefish season in Virginia?
Open year-round.
Is my Bluefish a keeper today?
Bluefish has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 5.