Virginia regulations
White Perch Regulations in Virginia 2026
Virginia White Perch regulations as of 2026-05-08: Status Permitted; Status Permitted; Status Permitted. Sourced from DWR.
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
- 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
Reference only. Regulations change frequently, often mid-season. Always verify with DWR before keeping a catch. Last verified .