SlotGaugeCheck a catchWhite Bass regulations in Virginia
· Freshwater · 2026 season
White Bass size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia inland waters (statewide; special waters differ) | Open year-round | No statewide length limits | 5 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
- No statewide length limits
- Limit
- 5 per day
- Inland waters — as printed
- “White Bass: Creel 5 per day; No statewide length limits (South Holston: catch and release only)”
Source: Virginia Marine Resources Commission, captured 2026-09-21 (2026 season).
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About the white bass
Species of fish
The white bass, silver bass, or sand bass is a freshwater fish of the temperate bass family Moronidae, and is commonly around 12–15 inches long. The species' main color is silver-white to pale green. Its back is dark, with white sides and belly, and with narrow dark stripes running lengthwise on its sides. It has large, rough scales and two dorsal fins. They are widely distributed across North America, inhabiting large reservoirs and rivers. When mating in the spring, they are more often found in shallow rivers, creeks, and streams. They have been introduced in some places as sport fish and also to predate on nuisance fish, such as gizzard shad. It is the state fish of Oklahoma.
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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 White Bass in Virginia?
No statewide length limits in Virginia state waters.
How many White Bass can you keep per day in Virginia?
5 per person per day.
When is White Bass season in Virginia?
Open year-round.
Is my White Bass a keeper today?
White Bass has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 5.