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White Perch Regulations in Virginia 2026

Virginia White Perch regulations as of 2026-05-08: Status Permitted; Status Permitted; Status Permitted. Sourced from DWR.

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Rules (54)

AbelOpen
Status
Permitted
AccotinkOpen
Status
Permitted
AnnaOpen
Status
Permitted
Back BayOpen
Status
Permitted
Beaverdam Cr.Open
Status
Permitted
BrieryOpen
Status
Permitted
Buggs IslandOpen
Status
Permitted
Carvins Cove
Min size
16"
ChickahominyOpen
Status
Permitted
Claytor Lake
Min size
16"
CookOpen
Status
Permitted
Dan River
Season opens
Apr 1
begin to migrate in early April
Dry RunOpen
Status
Permitted
Flannagan Res.
Min size
16"
FrederickOpen
Status
Permitted
GastonOpen
Status
Permitted
Germantown LakeOpen
Status
Permitted
Hone QuarryOpen
Status
Permitted
Hunting Run ReservoirOpen
Status
Permitted
Huntsman LakeOpen
Status
Permitted
JamesOpen
Status
Permitted
James River (Lower)Open
Status
Permitted
throughout the river
Lake Anna
Min size
16"
Lake Anna State Park PondOpen
Status
Permitted
Lake MooneyOpen
Status
Permitted
LauraOpen
Status
Permitted
Locust ShadeOpen
Status
Permitted
MattaponiOpen
Status
Permitted
MottsOpen
Status
Permitted
Motts RunOpen
Status
Permitted
Mtn. Run Ni ReservoirOpen
Status
Permitted
Newman LakeOpen
Status
Permitted
North LandingOpen
Status
Permitted
North Landing RiverOpen
Status
Permitted
NorthwestOpen
Status
Permitted
Northwest RiverOpen
Status
Permitted
Nottoway RiverOpen
Status
Permitted
spring sees migrating upstream from North Carolina
OccoquanOpen
Status
Permitted
Old Cossey PondOpen
Status
Permitted
PamunkeyOpen
Status
Permitted
PotomacOpen
Status
Permitted
Private PondOpen
Status
Permitted
State Record: 3 lbs. 2 oz. on 6-13-2012
RappahannockOpen
Status
Permitted
ShenandoahOpen
Status
Permitted
SilverOpen
Status
Permitted
SkidmoreOpen
Status
Permitted
Slate LickOpen
Status
Permitted
Smith MountainOpen
Status
Permitted
TomahawkOpen
Status
Permitted
Virginia Department Of Wildlife Resources LakesOpen
Status
Permitted
Waller Mill ReservoirOpen
Status
Permitted
Western BranchOpen
Status
Permitted
WilkinsOpen
Status
Permitted
Woodrow Wilson PondOpen
Status
Permitted

Frequently asked questions

When is White Perch season in Virginia?

White Perch 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 White Perch in Virginia?

Minimum size for White Perch in Virginia is 16 inches in Carvins Cove, per DWR. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.

What is the daily bag limit for White Perch in Virginia?

Daily bag for White Perch in Virginia varies by zone; see the table above.

Official sources cited

Reference only. Regulations change frequently, often mid-season. Always verify with DWR before keeping a catch. Last verified .

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