LIS Logo

Virginia Law

Administrative Code

Creating a Report: Check the sections you'd like to appear in the report, then use the "Create Report" button at the bottom of the page to generate your report. Once the report is generated you'll then have the option to download it as a pdf, print or email the report.

Virginia Administrative Code
Title 4. Conservation And Natural Resources
Agency 20. Marine Resources Commission
Chapter 1420. Pertaining to Atlantic Tarpon
6/6/2026

4VAC20-1420-30. Concerning recreational fishing: general.

A. It shall be unlawful for any person fishing recreationally to possess Atlantic tarpon at any time. Any Atlantic tarpon caught must remain in the water. No Atlantic tarpon may be removed from the water at any time.

B. It shall be unlawful for any person fishing recreationally to gaff or attempt to gaff an Atlantic tarpon.

C. It shall be unlawful for any person fishing recreationally to spear or attempt to spear an Atlantic tarpon.

D. Any person fishing recreationally for Atlantic tarpon shall use non-offset, corrodible, non-stainless steel circle hooks when fishing with bait.

Statutory Authority

§ 28.2-201 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 42, Issue 22, eff. June 1, 2026.

Website addresses provided in the Virginia Administrative Code to documents incorporated by reference are for the reader's convenience only, may not necessarily be active or current, and should not be relied upon. To ensure the information incorporated by reference is accurate, the reader is encouraged to use the source document described in the regulation.

As a service to the public, the Virginia Administrative Code is provided online by the Virginia General Assembly. We are unable to answer legal questions or respond to requests for legal advice, including application of law to specific fact. To understand and protect your legal rights, you should consult an attorney.