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· Saltwater · 2026 season
Sturgeon size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia marine waters | Open year-round | Illegal to possess | Illegal to possess |
Notes
- A 2026-10-31 check against the official source found a discrepancy in this species' zones[0].closed / bagNote. Read the official wording before keeping the fish: https://webapps.mrc.virginia.gov/public/reports/swrecfishingrules.php
- Illegal to possess (Code of Virginia § 28.2-303).
Exact Virginia Marine Resources Commission wording
- Season
- Closed
- Size
- Illegal to possess
- Limit
- Illegal to possess
- statewide — as printed
- “STURGEON Code Section 28.2-303 Illegal to possess”
Source: Virginia Marine Resources Commission, captured 2026-09-21 (2026 season).
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About the sturgeon
Species of fish
The Atlantic sturgeon is a large species of sturgeon native to both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, and associated river basins. It is a member of the family Acipenseridae, and, along with other sturgeon, it is sometimes considered a living fossil. The main range of the Atlantic sturgeon is in eastern North America, extending from New Brunswick, Canada, to the eastern coast of Florida, United States. A highly endangered disjunct population occurs in the Baltic region of Europe.
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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 Sturgeon in Virginia?
Illegal to possess in Virginia state waters.
How many Sturgeon can you keep per day in Virginia?
Illegal to possess.
When is Sturgeon season in Virginia?
Open year-round.
Is my Sturgeon a keeper today?
Sturgeon is closed to harvest. Release it.