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

4VAC20-950-30: Minimum size limit

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  1. Title 4. Conservation And Natural Resources
  2. Agency 20. Marine Resources Commission
  3. Chapter 950. Pertaining to Black Sea Bass

A. The minimum size for black sea bass harvested by commercial fishing gear shall be 11 inches in total length. It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, trade, or barter, or offer to sell, trade, or barter any black sea bass less than 11 inches in total length, except as described in 4VAC20-950-70.

B. The minimum size of black sea bass harvested by recreational gear, including hook and line, rod and reel, spear and gig, shall be 13 inches in total length.

C. It shall be unlawful for any person to possess any black sea bass smaller than the minimum size limit, as designated respectively, in subsections A and B of this section, except as described in 4VAC20-950-70.

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