VA · Walleye (and saugeye)
Virginia walleye (and saugeye) limits
Virginia allows 5 walleye and saugeye a day combined, and none may be shorter than 18 inches. Claytor Lake and the New River up to Fries Dam are stricter: 2 walleye a day with a protected 19–28 inch slot. Sauger have a separate limit of 2 a day.
Verified 2026-10-26Limits at a glance
Regulation period: January 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026.
Daily limit
5 per day, walleye and saugeye combined
Size ruleNo walleye or saugeye under 18 inches
Daily limit
2 walleye per day
Size ruleNo walleye from 19 to 28 inches may be kept
Daily limit
2 per day
Size ruleNo statewide length limits
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Virginia · Walleye
Quick answers
What is the daily limit for walleye (and saugeye) in Virginia?
Statewide: 5 per day, walleye and saugeye combined. Size rule: No walleye or saugeye under 18 inches. 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 2026-10-26.