SlotGaugeCheck a catchSunfish regulations in Virginia
· Freshwater · 2026 season
Sunfish size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia inland waters (statewide; special waters differ) | Open year-round | None | 50 per person per day |
Notes
- A 2026-10-31 check against the official source found a discrepancy in this species' zones / name. Read the official wording before keeping the fish: https://dwr.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/media/creel-and-length-limits.pdf
Exact Virginia Marine Resources Commission wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- None
- Limit
- 50 per day in the aggregate (combined)
- Inland waters — as printed
- “Bluegill and Other Sunfish: 50 per day in the aggregate; No statewide length limits”
Source: Virginia Marine Resources Commission, captured 2026-09-21 (2026 season).
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About the sunfish
Genus of fishes
Lepomis or true sunfish is a genus of North American freshwater fish from the family Centrarchidae in the order Centrarchiformes. The generic name Lepomis derives from the Greek λεπίς ("scale") and πῶμα. The genus' most recognizable species is perhaps the bluegill.
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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 Sunfish in Virginia?
None in Virginia state waters.
How many Sunfish can you keep per day in Virginia?
50 per person per day.
When is Sunfish season in Virginia?
Open year-round.
Is my Sunfish a keeper today?
Sunfish has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 50.