Spadefish regulations in Virginia

· Saltwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? Spadefish has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 4.

Spadefish size limit, season and daily limit

Where	Season	Size limit	Daily limit
Virginia marine waters	Open year-round	No size limit	4 per person per day

Exact Virginia Marine Resources Commission wording

Season: Open year-round
Size: Minimum Size Limit: None
Limit: 4 per person
statewide — as printed: “SPADEFISH Minimum Size Limit: None Possession Limit: 4 per person”

Source: Virginia Marine Resources Commission, captured 2026-09-21 (2026 season).

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About the spadefish

Species of fish

The Atlantic spadefish is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Ephippidae, the spadefishes. It is the symbol of the North Carolina Aquariums.

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Regulations on this page come from Virginia Marine Resources Commission, not Wikipedia.

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Spadefish in Virginia?

No size limit in Virginia state waters.

How many Spadefish can you keep per day in Virginia?

4 per person per day.

When is Spadefish season in Virginia?

Open year-round.

Is my Spadefish a keeper today?

Spadefish has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 4.