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The Canal

Virginia, United States

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Summer flounder

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General info

The Canal is a stream located in Accomack County, Virginia, United States. It is most popular for fishing Summer flounder, Black sea bass, and Spot croaker.

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37Β°54β€²8.2β€³N 75Β°24β€²34.8β€³W
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Fishing regulations at The Canal, 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 species as of July 20, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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the The Canal is a stream located in Accomack County, Virginia, United States. Its coordinates are:
37Β°54β€²8.2β€³N 75Β°24β€²34.8β€³W
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