SlotGaugeCheck a catchWhite Perch regulations in Virginia
· Freshwater · 2026 season
Is it a keeper? White Perch has no size limit today, with No daily limit.
White Perch size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia inland waters (statewide) | Open year-round | No length limit | No daily limit |
| Lake Moomaw | Open year-round | No length limit | 10 per day |
Notes
- No statewide limit on white perch.
- Lake Moomaw: 10 perch per day.
Exact Virginia Marine Resources Commission wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- No statewide length limit
- Limit
- No statewide daily limit
- Virginia inland waters (statewide) — as printed
- “Perch (yellow and white) No statewide daily limit No statewide length limit | Lake Moomaw 10 per day”
Source: Virginia Marine Resources Commission, captured 2026-09-21 (2026 season).
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About the white perch
Species of fish
The white perch is not a true perch but is a fish of the temperate bass family, Moronidae, notable as a food and game fish in eastern North America. In some places it is referred to as "Silver Bass".
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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 Perch in Virginia?
No length limit in Virginia state waters.
How many White Perch can you keep per day in Virginia?
No daily limit.
When is White Perch season in Virginia?
Open year-round.
Is my White Perch a keeper today?
White Perch has no size limit today, with No daily limit.