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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 Cobia as of April 26th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Cobia
Seasons
Closed
Bag limit
1
Vessel limit
2
Memorable
1 > 50
Min size
43"
Measurement
Total Length
Possession Limit: 1 per person, 2 per vessel, whichever is more restrictive. Only one fish per vessel per day may be greater than 50-inches in total length. No towing or gaffing allowed to land a cobia while fishing recreationally. Any cobia caught after the possession limit has been reached shall be returned to the water immediately.
Citation 55 lbs or 50 inches
Excellent, but may contain elevated mercury levels.
the Wallace Creek is a stream located in City of Hampton, Virginia, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°05′6.8″N 76°17′25.2″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Wallace Creek by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in the Wallace Creek are:
Cobia - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
Red drum - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
Tautog - 1 members reported to have caught this fish