SlotGaugeCheck a catchWalleye regulations in Virginia
· Freshwater · 2026 season
Walleye size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia inland waters (statewide; special waters differ) | Open year-round | 18 inch minimum | 5 per person per day |
Notes
- A 2026-10-31 check against the official source found a discrepancy in this species' zones / aliases. 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
- No walleye or saugeye less than 18 inches
- Limit
- 5 per day in the aggregate (walleye and saugeye)
- Inland waters — as printed
- “Walleye and Saugeye: 5 per day in the aggregate; No walleye or saugeye less than 18 inches (Claytor Lake/New River: 2 per day; no walleye 19 to 28 inches)”
Source: Virginia Marine Resources Commission, captured 2026-09-21 (2026 season).
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About the walleye
Species of fish
The walleye, also called the walleyed pike, yellow pike, yellow pikeperch or yellow pickerel, is a freshwater perciform fish native to most of Canada and to the Northern United States. It is a North American close relative of the European zander, also known as the pikeperch. The walleye is sometimes called the yellow walleye to distinguish it from the blue walleye, which is a color morph that was once found in the southern Ontario and Quebec regions, but is now presumed extinct. However, recent genetic analysis of a preserved (frozen) 'blue walleye' sample suggests that the blue and yellow walleye were simply phenotypes within the same species and do not merit separate taxonomic classification.
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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 Walleye in Virginia?
18 inch minimum in Virginia state waters.
How many Walleye can you keep per day in Virginia?
5 per person per day.
When is Walleye season in Virginia?
Open year-round.
Is my Walleye a keeper today?
A walleye is a keeper today if it measures at least 18 inches, with a daily limit of 5.