SlotGaugeCheck a catchRock Bass regulations in Virginia
· Freshwater · 2026 season
Rock Bass 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' aliases / 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
- Inland waters — as printed
- “Rock Bass and Roanoke Bass: 25 per day in the aggregate; No statewide length limits”
Source: Virginia Marine Resources Commission, captured 2026-09-21 (2026 season).
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About the rock bass
Species of freshwater fish
The rock bass, also known as the rock perch, goggle-eye, red eye, and black perch, is a freshwater fish native to east-central North America. This red-eyed fish is a species of freshwater fish in the sunfish family (Centrarchidae) of order Centrarchiformes and can be distinguished from other similar species by the six spines in the anal fin.
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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 Rock Bass in Virginia?
None in Virginia state waters.
How many Rock Bass can you keep per day in Virginia?
25 per person per day.
When is Rock Bass season in Virginia?
Open year-round.
Is my Rock Bass a keeper today?
Rock Bass has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 25.