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Fishing regulations at Piankatank River, VA
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Fishing regulations in Virginia can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.
Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Red drum as of April 23rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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Note: In Back Bay and tributaries, including Brinson's Inlet Lake (Lake Tecumseh), and the North Landing River and its tributaries: 1 red drum per day between 18 to 27-inches total length
Release Citation 46 inches
Channel Bass, Redfish, Sciaenops ocellatus, Spottail Bass
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FAQ about Piankatank River fishing
- Red drum - 42 members reported to have caught this fish
- Striped bass - 33 members reported to have caught this fish
- Spotted seatrout - 40 members reported to have caught this fish
- @calebniesen reported a nice Blue catfish.
- @calebniesen reported a nice Striped bass.
- @wmelton reported a nice Spot croaker.
- @wmelton reported a nice Spot croaker.
- @davidpowell5997 reported a nice Red drum.
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