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Fishing regulations at Carbell Swamp, 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 Ruddy bowfin as of April 29th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
Bag limit
No statewide length limits
Bag limit:
- July 1 to April 14: 5 bowfin per day
- April 15 to June 30: 1 bowfin per day
Any common carp, grass carp, northern snakehead, goldfish, catfish, longnose gar, or bowfin taken with bow and arrow must be retained and must not be released back into or disposed of into the water. These fishes may not be disposed of on property abutting the body of water of capture.
For more information, see Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.
Amia calva, Mudfish, choupique
Regulations for
FAQ about Carbell Swamp fishing
- Ruddy bowfin - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @sdunleavy reported a nice Ruddy bowfin.
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