Virginia regulations
Crappie (Black & White) Regulations in Virginia 2026
Virginia Crappie regulations: Daily bag 15 fish/day, Min size 15 inches. Sourced from DWR.
Rules (70)
- Status
- Permitted
- Status
- Permitted
- Status
- Permitted
- Status
- Permitted
- Daily bag
- 15 fish/day
- Min size
- 10"
Other Virginia fish regulations
Other regulated species in Virginia with current rule pages — same DWR source, same verification cadence.
- Trout (Brook, Brown, Rainbow)303 rules
- Smallmouth Bass118 rules
- Largemouth Bass109 rules
- Channel Catfish100 rules
- Bluegill (Sunfish)83 rules
- Stripers (Striped Bass)80 rules
- Yellow Perch54 rules
- White Perch54 rules
- Muskie (Muskellunge)44 rules
- Blue Catfish31 rules
- Fluke (Summer Flounder)5 rules
- Redfish (Red Drum)4 rules
- Cobia3 rules
Also known as
Crappie is also called Crappie (Black & White), Black Crappie, White Crappie. Anglers in different regions use different names for the same fish, and the rules on this page apply to all of them in Virginia.
Frequently asked questions
When is Crappie season in Virginia?
Crappie season in Virginia is set by DWR. Some zones may have specific open windows; see the rule table above.
What is the size limit for Crappie in Virginia?
Minimum size for Crappie in Virginia is 15 inches in Carvins Cove, per DWR. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.
What is the daily bag limit for Crappie in Virginia?
Daily bag limit for Crappie in Virginia is 15 fish/day in South Holston Reservoir, per DWR.
Official sources cited
- https://www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/guides/26VAFW_LR_2026-01-14-181617_afxs.pdf
- https://www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/resources/VA/26VAFW_LR.pdf