Virginia regulations · Through 2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)

4VAC20-1420-30: Concerning recreational fishing: general

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Title 4. Conservation And Natural Resources
Agency 20. Marine Resources Commission
Chapter 1420. Pertaining to Atlantic Tarpon

A. It shall be unlawful for any person fishing recreationally to possess Atlantic tarpon at any time. Any Atlantic tarpon caught must remain in the water. No Atlantic tarpon may be removed from the water at any time.

B. It shall be unlawful for any person fishing recreationally to gaff or attempt to gaff an Atlantic tarpon.

C. It shall be unlawful for any person fishing recreationally to spear or attempt to spear an Atlantic tarpon.

D. Any person fishing recreationally for Atlantic tarpon shall use non-offset, corrodible, non-stainless steel circle hooks when fishing with bait.

Collected 2026-09-14T04:45:47Z. Source file · JSON

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