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Nongame fish · Freshwater · 2026 season
Other nongame fish (20 per day) size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia inland waters (statewide) | Open year-round | No length limit | 20 per day |
Notes
- Any native or naturalized nongame fish not listed as unlimited: 20 per day.
- Bait minnows, chubs and hellgrammites: 50 combined unless you have a purchase receipt. Crayfish: 20 combined.
- Suckers taken by dip net (Feb 15 - May 15) or by snagging/gigging in the listed southwest Virginia waters: 20 per day.
Exact Virginia Marine Resources Commission wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- No length limit
- Limit
- 20 per day
- Virginia inland waters (statewide) — as printed
- “Other native or naturalized nongame fish 20 per day No length limits | Statewide | See pages 27-28 for exceptions”
Source: Virginia Marine Resources Commission, captured 2026-09-21 (2026 season).
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Species of turtle
The bog turtle, also known commonly as Muhlenberg's turtle, is a critically endangered species of semiaquatic turtle in the family Emydidae. The species is native to the eastern United States. It was first scientifically described in 1801 after an 18th-century survey of Pennsylvania. The smallest North American turtle, it measures about 10 centimeters (4 in) in straight carapace length when fully grown. Although the bog turtle is similar in appearance to the painted turtle and the spotted turtle, its closest relative is actually the somewhat larger wood turtle. The bog turtle can be found from Vermont in the north, south to Georgia, and west to Pennsylvania. Diurnal and secretive, it spends most of its time buried in mud and – during the winter months – in hibernation. The bog turtle is omnivorous, feeding mainly on small invertebrates. The bog turtle is the state reptile of New Jersey.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Other nongame fish (20 per day) in Virginia?
No length limit in Virginia state waters.
How many Other nongame fish (20 per day) can you keep per day in Virginia?
20 per day.
When is Other nongame fish (20 per day) season in Virginia?
Open year-round.
Is my Other nongame fish (20 per day) a keeper today?
Other nongame fish (20 per day) has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 20.