It is the angler's responsibility to know and abide by all current regulations and laws. Click on the name of the fish to view a graphical image. These links will take you to other web sites on the Internet.
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Some pages require that you scroll through to the actual fish you wish to see. Please be aware that the images provided do not constitute a legal description of the species, if you have a question about the identification of a fish contact the Fisheries Management Division or a Marine Patrol Officer. 2 per person Chesapeake Bay regulations apply in the main stem of the Chesapeake Bay and Virginia's Chesapeake Bay tributary rivers, except for the tributary rivers emptying into the Potomac River. Trophy Season regulations apply in Virginia's Territorial Sea and the Chesapeake Bay and its Virginia tributary rivers, except for the tributary rivers emptying into the Potomac River. Gaffing striped bass or attempting to gaff striped bass is illegal in Virginia marine waters.