SlotGaugeCheck a catchRoanoke Bass regulations in Virginia
· Freshwater · 2026 season
Roanoke Bass size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia inland waters (statewide) | Open year-round | No length limit | 25 per day, rock bass and Roanoke bass combined |
| Nottoway, Meherrin, Blackwater (Franklin Co. and Chowan), Falling and Smith rivers and tributaries | Open year-round | 8 inch minimum | 5 per day, rock bass and Roanoke bass combined |
Notes
- Statewide: 25 per day combined with rock bass, no size limit.
- In the Nottoway, Meherrin, Blackwater, Falling and Smith river systems: only 5 per day combined and an 8 inch minimum.
Exact Virginia Marine Resources Commission wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- No statewide length limit
- Limit
- 25 per day in the aggregate with rock bass
- Virginia inland waters (statewide) — as printed
- “Roanoke Bass 25 per day in the aggregate with rock bass No statewide length limits | Nottoway, Meherrin, and Blackwater (Franklin County), Blackwater (Chowan), Falling and Smith rivers and their tributaries | 5 per day in the aggregate (combined) with rock bass No Roanoke bass less than 8 inches”
Source: Virginia Marine Resources Commission, captured 2026-09-21 (2026 season).
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About the roanoke bass
Species of fish
The Roanoke bass is a species of freshwater fish in the sunfish family (Centrarchidae) of order Centrarchiformes. This species is endemic to rivers in the eastern United States, where it is native only to the states of Virginia and North Carolina.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Roanoke Bass in Virginia?
No length limit in Virginia state waters.
How many Roanoke Bass can you keep per day in Virginia?
25 per day, rock bass and Roanoke bass combined.
When is Roanoke Bass season in Virginia?
Open year-round.
Is my Roanoke Bass a keeper today?
Roanoke Bass has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 25.