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Fishing regulations at Chesapeake Bay (South), 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 Cobia as of April 17th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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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
Ling, Rachycentron canadum
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FAQ about Chesapeake Bay (South) fishing
- Cobia - 412 members reported to have caught this fish
- Red drum - 331 members reported to have caught this fish
- Striped bass - 353 members reported to have caught this fish
- @House_of_Payne reported a nice Red drum.
- @makeimabine reported a nice Striped bass.
- @phil.keel reported a nice Tautog.
- @noezamorano reported a nice Atlantic croaker.
- @Isaac_Pace reported a nice Striped bass.
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