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VMRC sets 2026 black sea bass recreational season and size limit; adopts payback closure for February fishery
Virginia Marine Resources Commission · April 21, 2026
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Summary
The Commission set Virginia’s 2026 recreational black sea bass season to May 1–Dec 31 with a 13‑inch minimum and 15‑fish bag, and approved a May 1–10 closure to 'pay back' February 2026 federal fishery landings; it deferred commercial quota language to the interstate plan.
At its April 21 meeting VMRC adopted recreational management measures for black sea bass for 2026 and 2027 consistent with interstate processes.
After hearing staff and the Finfish Management Advisory Committee, the Commission set the 2026 recreational season as May 1–December 31 with a 13‑inch minimum…
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