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· Saltwater · 2026 season
Spanish Mackerel size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia marine waters | Open year-round | 14 inch minimum | 15 per person per day |
Exact Virginia Marine Resources Commission wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- Minimum Size Limit: 14 IN.
- Limit
- 15 per person
- statewide — as printed
- “SPANISH MACKEREL Minimum Size Limit: 14 IN. Possession Limit: 15 per person”
Source: Virginia Marine Resources Commission, captured 2026-09-21 (2026 season).
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About the spanish mackerel
Species of fish
The Atlantic Spanish mackerel is a migratory species of mackerel that swims to the northern Gulf of Mexico in spring, and returns to southern Florida in the eastern Gulf, and to Mexico in the western Gulf in the fall.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Spanish Mackerel in Virginia?
14 inch minimum in Virginia state waters.
How many Spanish Mackerel can you keep per day in Virginia?
15 per person per day.
When is Spanish Mackerel season in Virginia?
Open year-round.
Is my Spanish Mackerel a keeper today?
A spanish mackerel is a keeper today if it measures at least 14 inches, with a daily limit of 15.