SlotGaugeCheck a catchWeakfish regulations in Virginia
· Saltwater · 2026 season
Weakfish size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia marine waters | Open year-round | 12 inch minimum | 1 per person per day |
Notes
- A 2026-10-31 check against the official source found a discrepancy in this species' zones. 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
- Minimum Size Limit: 12 IN.
- Limit
- 1 per person
- statewide — as printed
- “GREY TROUT (WEAKFISH) Minimum Size Limit: 12 IN. Possession Limit: 1 per person”
Source: Virginia Marine Resources Commission, captured 2026-09-21 (2026 season).
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About the weakfish
Genus of fishes
Cynoscion is a genus of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family, Sciaenidae, the drums and croakers. These fish are found off the coasts of North and South America in the western Atlantic and eastern Pacific Oceans. Many fish in this genus have been given the common name weakfish.
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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 Weakfish in Virginia?
12 inch minimum in Virginia state waters.
How many Weakfish can you keep per day in Virginia?
1 per person per day.
When is Weakfish season in Virginia?
Open year-round.
Is my Weakfish a keeper today?
A weakfish is a keeper today if it measures at least 12 inches, with a daily limit of 1.