Virginia regulations
Yellow Perch Regulations in Virginia 2026
Virginia Yellow Perch regulations: Daily bag 10 fish, Min size 12 inches. Sourced from DWR.
Rules (54)
Flannagan ReservoirOpen
- Status
- Permitted
State Record: 3 lbs. on 3-8-2010
Tidal Rivers Of The Chesapeake Bay Below The Fall Line
- Min size
- 9"
No yellow perch less than 9 inches
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
- Crappie (Black & White)70 rules
- White Perch54 rules
- Muskie (Muskellunge)44 rules
- Blue Catfish31 rules
- Fluke (Summer Flounder)5 rules
- Redfish (Red Drum)4 rules
- Cobia3 rules
Frequently asked questions
When is Yellow Perch season in Virginia?
Yellow 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 Yellow Perch in Virginia?
Minimum size for Yellow Perch in Virginia is 12 inches in Carvins Cove, per DWR. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.
What is the daily bag limit for Yellow Perch in Virginia?
Daily bag limit for Yellow Perch in Virginia is 10 fish in Lake Moomaw, 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
Reference only. Regulations change frequently, often mid-season. Always verify with DWR before keeping a catch.