SlotGaugeCheck a catchNorthern Pike regulations in Virginia
· Freshwater · 2026 season
Is it a keeper? Northern Pike has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 5.
Northern Pike size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia inland waters (statewide; special waters differ) | Open year-round | None | 5 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
- 5 per day
- Inland waters — as printed
- “Northern Pike and Chain Pickerel: 5 per day; No statewide length limits”
Source: Virginia Marine Resources Commission, captured 2026-09-21 (2026 season).
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About the northern pike
Species of fish
The northern pike, also known as jack, northern or simply pike, is a species of carnivorous fish of the genus Esox (pikes). It is commonly found in fresh waters of the Northern Hemisphere.
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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 Northern Pike in Virginia?
None in Virginia state waters.
How many Northern Pike can you keep per day in Virginia?
5 per person per day.
When is Northern Pike season in Virginia?
Open year-round.
Is my Northern Pike a keeper today?
Northern Pike has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 5.