SlotGaugeCheck a catchGroupers regulations in Virginia
· Saltwater · 2026 season
Is it a keeper? Groupers has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 1.
Groupers size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia marine waters | Open year-round | No size limit | 1 per person per day |
Exact Virginia Marine Resources Commission wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- Minimum Size Limit: None
- Limit
- 1 per person
- statewide — as printed
- “GROUPERS Minimum Size Limit: None Possession Limit: 1 per person”
Source: Virginia Marine Resources Commission, captured 2026-09-21 (2026 season).
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About the groupers
Family of fishes
Groupers are a diverse group of marine ray-finned fish in the family Epinephelidae, in the order Perciformes.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Groupers in Virginia?
No size limit in Virginia state waters.
How many Groupers can you keep per day in Virginia?
1 per person per day.
When is Groupers season in Virginia?
Open year-round.
Is my Groupers a keeper today?
Groupers has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 1.