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· Saltwater · 2026 season
Is it a keeper? A scup is a keeper today if it measures at least 9 inches, with a daily limit of 30.
Scup size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia marine waters | Open year-round | 9 inch minimum | 30 per person per day |
Notes
- State-waters rule; federal-waters rules are set by NMFS.
Exact Virginia Marine Resources Commission wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- Minimum Size Limit: 9 IN.
- Limit
- 30 per person
- statewide — as printed
- “SCUP (PORGY) … Below regulations apply in state waters. Minimum Size Limit: 9 IN. Possession Limit: 30 per person”
Source: Virginia Marine Resources Commission, captured 2026-09-21 (2026 season).
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About the scup
Species of fish
The scup is a fish that occurs primarily in the Atlantic from Massachusetts to South Carolina. Along with many other fish of the family Sparidae, it is also commonly known as porgy.
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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 Scup in Virginia?
9 inch minimum in Virginia state waters.
How many Scup can you keep per day in Virginia?
30 per person per day.
When is Scup season in Virginia?
Open year-round.
Is my Scup a keeper today?
A scup is a keeper today if it measures at least 9 inches, with a daily limit of 30.