Wahoo regulations in Virginia

· Saltwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? Wahoo has no size limit today, with Managed by SAFMC; no Virginia limit printed.

Wahoo size limit, season and daily limit

Where	Season	Size limit	Daily limit
Atlantic waters (SAFMC rules)	Open year-round	Set by SAFMC	Managed by SAFMC; no Virginia limit printed

Notes

Virginia prints no state rule; wahoo are managed by the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (safmc.net).

Exact Virginia Marine Resources Commission wording

Season: See federal rules
Size: See federal rules
Limit: See federal rules
Atlantic waters (SAFMC rules) — as printed: “WAHOO ... Info: Managed by SAFMC - http://www.safmc.net/”

Source: Virginia Marine Resources Commission, captured 2026-09-21 (2026 season).

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About the wahoo

Species of fish

The wahoo is a scombrid fish found worldwide in tropical and subtropical seas. In Hawaii, the wahoo is known as ono. The species is sometimes called hoo in the United States. It is best known to sports fishermen, as its speed and high quality makes it a prized and valued game fish.

Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Wahoo in Virginia?

Set by SAFMC in Virginia state waters.

How many Wahoo can you keep per day in Virginia?

Managed by SAFMC; no Virginia limit printed.

When is Wahoo season in Virginia?

Open year-round.

Is my Wahoo a keeper today?

Wahoo has no size limit today, with Managed by SAFMC; no Virginia limit printed.