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Freshwater Fishing Regulations

January 1 - December 31, 2009

• What's New
• Free Freshwater Fishing Days: June 5-7, 2009
• Fishing License Information & Fees
• Reciprocal Licenses
• Freshwater/Saltwater Lines on Tidal Waters
• General Freshwater Fishing Regulations
• Game/Sport Fish Regulations
  • Creel and Length Limit Table (PDF)
• Trout Waters
• Nongame Fish, Reptile, Amphibian, and Aquatic Invertebrate Regulations
• Fish Consumption Advisories
• Lake Horsepower Limits

Prefer to print the entire digest?

• 2009 Freshwater Fishing in Virginia (PDF)

Saltwater Fishing

Saltwater fishing in Virginia is handled by the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC). More information regarding license requirements, fees, and regulations may be found on VMRC's Web site.

This Web site contains general information. Specific laws and regulations are found in the Code of Virginia or the DGIF Fisheries, Wildlife, and Boating Regulations. For answers to specific questions about fishing, please contact the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.