Daily limit
25 per day, black and white crappie combined
Dates
Year-round (as printed)
Size ruleNo statewide length limits
VA · Crappie (black and white)
Virginia’s daily crappie bag is 25 black and white crappie combined, with no statewide length limit. A handful of big reservoirs add a 9- or 10-inch minimum, and Lake Gaston and part of the New River have no daily limit.
Verified 2026-10-24Limits at a glance
Regulation period: January 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026.
Daily limit
No daily limit
Dates
Year-round (as printed)
Size ruleNo length limits listed
Daily limit
25 per day, combined
Dates
Year-round (as printed)
Size ruleNo crappie under 9 inches
Daily limit
25 per day, combined
Dates
Year-round (as printed)
Size ruleNo crappie under 10 inches
Daily limit
15 per day, combined
Dates
Year-round (as printed)
Size ruleNo crappie under 10 inches
Watch for
- Smaller lakes can post their own rules on site, and posted rules apply.
- The digest groups sunfish and bluegill separately; this page covers crappie only.
Quick answers
What is the daily limit for crappie (black and white) in Virginia?
Statewide: 25 per day, black and white crappie combined. Size rule: No statewide length limits. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. Verify with Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.
Which regulations do these Virginia figures come from?
January 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026, as published by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. Last verified 2026-10-24.