washingtonpost.com: Virginia Fishing Regulations

Posted by Patria Henriques on Saturday, August 31, 2024

Designated Stocked Trout Waters

"Designated stocked trout water" will include those waters that are stocked with harvestable-sized trout and are listed by the director in the annual Trout Stocking Plan. These waters will only be considered designated stocked trout waters from October 1 through June 15 (trout license required). A trout license is not required from June 16 through Septermber 30. Designated stocked trout waters are posted by the Department with appropriate "stocked trout waters" signs.

It is unlawful to fish in designated stocked trout waters after the daily creel limit of trout has been obtained of during the closed hours for taking trout. It is unlawful to feed, bait or snag trout in designated stocked trout waters. It is unlawful to use seines, nets or more than one rod and one hook in these waters, although it shall be lawful to use a hand-landing net to land legally hooked trout.

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