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Fishing regulations at Entrance Reach, 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 Summer flounder as of May 12th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
Bag limit
Min size
Measurement
Jan. 1 - May 31: minimum size = 16-inches
June 1 - Dec. 31: minimum size = 17.5-inches
Open year-round.
The above flounder restrictions apply to Virginia tidal waters, except that in Virginia's Potomac River tributaries the minimum size limit, closed season, and possession limit will be the same as established by the PRFC for the mainstem Potomac River.
Federal regulations are waived for Summer Flounder, and recreational anglers shall follow regulations for the state in which their catch is landed.
Citation 6 lbs or 26 inches.
Fluke, Paralichthys dentatus
Regulations for
FAQ about Entrance Reach fishing
- Summer flounder - 80 members reported to have caught this fish
- Red drum - 74 members reported to have caught this fish
- Spotted seatrout - 75 members reported to have caught this fish
- @Combatfishing reported a nice Spotted seatrout.
- @Dunneright reported a nice Spotted seatrout.
- @Fishinfools86 reported a nice Spotted seatrout.
- @KeepCalmandYakOn reported a nice Summer flounder.
- @KeepCalmandYakOn reported a nice Spotted seatrout.
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