SlotGaugeCheck a catchCrappie regulations in Virginia
· Freshwater · 2026 season
Is it a keeper? Crappie has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 25.
Crappie size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia inland waters (statewide; special waters differ) | Open year-round | None | 25 per person per day |
Notes
- A 2026-10-31 check against the official source found a discrepancy in this species' zones. Read the official wording before keeping the fish: https://dwr.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/media/creel-and-length-limits.pdf
Exact Virginia Marine Resources Commission wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- None
- Limit
- 25 per day in the aggregate (combined)
- Inland waters — as printed
- “Crappie (Black or White): 25 per day in the aggregate; No statewide length limits (several lakes: 9 or 10 inch minimum)”
Source: Virginia Marine Resources Commission, captured 2026-09-21 (2026 season).
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About the crappie
Common name for two species of game fish
Crappies are two species of North American freshwater fish of the genus Pomoxis in the family Centrarchidae (sunfishes). Both species of crappies are popular game fish among recreational anglers.
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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 Crappie in Virginia?
None in Virginia state waters.
How many Crappie can you keep per day in Virginia?
25 per person per day.
When is Crappie season in Virginia?
Open year-round.
Is my Crappie a keeper today?
Crappie has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 25.