SlotGaugeCheck a catchSpot regulations in Virginia
· Saltwater · 2026 season
Spot size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia marine waters | Open year-round | No size limit | 50 per person per day |
Exact Virginia Marine Resources Commission wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- Minimum Size Limit: None
- Limit
- 50 per person; additional 50 live bait per customer capacity on for-hire or charter vessels
- statewide — as printed
- “SPOT Minimum Size Limit: None Possession Limit: 50 per person; additional 50 live bait per customer capacity on for-hire or charter vessels”
Source: Virginia Marine Resources Commission, captured 2026-09-21 (2026 season).
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About the spot
Species of fish
The spot ,Norfolk spot and the Virginia spot, is a species of small short-lived saltwater fish in the family Sciaenidae. The species inhabits estuary and coastal waters from Massachusetts to Texas, and derives its name from the prominent dark spot behind each gill. It is the only species in the genus Leiostomus. Spot are frequently caught by recreational anglers and are good to eat.
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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 Spot in Virginia?
No size limit in Virginia state waters.
How many Spot can you keep per day in Virginia?
50 per person per day.
When is Spot season in Virginia?
Open year-round.
Is my Spot a keeper today?
Spot has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 50.