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Fishing regulations at Back Cove, 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 May 11th, 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 Back Cove fishing
- Red drum - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- Cownose Ray - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @brandonfeuston reported a nice Red drum.
- @ksimard3725 reported a nice Cownose Ray.
- @jameswhite3217 reported a nice Red drum.
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