SlotGaugeCheck a catchSummer Flounder regulations in Virginia
· Saltwater · 2026 season
Summer Flounder size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia marine waters | Open year-round | 16 inch minimum (January 1 – May 31); 17.5 inch minimum (June 1 – December 31) | 4 per person per day |
Notes
- Virginia Potomac River tributaries follow PRFC mainstem rules.
Exact Virginia Marine Resources Commission wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- Minimum Size Limit January 1-May 31: 16 Inches; June 1-December 31: 17.5 Inches
- Limit
- 4 per person
- statewide — as printed
- “SUMMER FLOUNDER Minimum Size Limit January 1-May 31: 16 Inches Minimum Size Limit June 1-December 31: 17.5 Inches Possession Limit: 4 per person Season: Open year-round”
Source: Virginia Marine Resources Commission, captured 2026-09-21 (2026 season).
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About the summer flounder
Species of fish
The summer flounder or fluke is a marine flatfish that is found in the Atlantic Ocean off the East Coast of the United States and Canada. It is especially abundant in waters from North Carolina to Massachusetts.
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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 Summer Flounder in Virginia?
16 inch minimum (January 1 – May 31); 17.5 inch minimum (June 1 – December 31) in Virginia state waters.
How many Summer Flounder can you keep per day in Virginia?
4 per person per day.
When is Summer Flounder season in Virginia?
Open year-round.
Is my Summer Flounder a keeper today?
A summer flounder is a keeper today if it measures at least 17.5 inches, with a daily limit of 4.