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Fishing regulations at Horn Harbor, 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.
Regulations for top species
Red drum
The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.
No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.
No person shall harvest any individual fish greater than the maximum size except as permitted.
Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.
Snagging
Harvest of this species by snagging (snatch hooking) is prohibited.
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
Atlantic croaker
The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.
Snagging
Harvest of this species by snagging (snatch hooking) is prohibited.
Spot croaker
The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.
Snagging
Harvest of this species by snagging (snatch hooking) is prohibited.
FAQ about Horn Harbor fishing
- Red drum - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
- Atlantic croaker - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- Spot croaker - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @christopherjacobus reported a nice Atlantic stingray.
- @christopherjacobus reported a nice Bluefish.
- @rickey.wood reported a nice Red drum.
- @DonkeyDoug reported a nice Atlantic croaker.
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