TITLE 4. CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
REGISTRAR'S NOTICE: The Marine Resources Commission is claiming an exemption from the Administrative Process Act in accordance with § 2.2-4006 A 11 of the Code of Virginia; however, the commission is required to publish the full text of final regulations.
Title of Regulation: 4VAC20-252. Pertaining to the Taking of Striped Bass (amending 4VAC20-252-90, 4VAC20-252-100, 4VAC20-252-110).
Statutory Authority: § 28.2-201 of the Code of Virginia.
Effective Date: July 1, 2023.
Agency Contact: Jennifer Farmer, Regulatory Coordinator, Marine Resources Commission, 380 Fenwick Road, Building 96, Fort Monroe, VA 23651, telephone (757) 247-2248, FAX (757) 247-2002, or email jennifer.farmer@mrc.virginia.gov.
Summary:
The amendments lower the maximum recreational size limit for striped bass for the Virginia Coastal season, Chesapeake Bay fall season, and the Potomac River tributaries summer/fall season to 31 inches.
Chapter 252
Pertaining to the Taking of Atlantic Striped Bass
4VAC20-252-90. Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries fall striped bass recreational fishery.
A. The open season for the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries fall striped bass recreational fishery shall be October 4 through December 31, inclusive.
B. The minimum size limit shall be 20 inches total length.
C. The maximum size limit shall be 36 31 inches total length.
D. The daily possession limit shall be one fish per person.
4VAC20-252-100. Potomac River tributaries summer/fall striped bass recreational fishery.
A. The open season for the Potomac River tributaries summer/fall striped bass recreational fishery shall correspond to the open summer/fall season as established by the Potomac River Fisheries Commission for the mainstem Potomac River.
B. The minimum size limit shall be 20 inches total length.
C. From May 16 through June 15 the maximum size limit shall be 28 inches total length.
D. From June 16 through December 31 the maximum size limit shall be 36 31 inches total length.
E. The daily possession limit shall be one fish per person.
4VAC20-252-110. Coastal area striped bass recreational fishery.
A. The open seasons for the coastal area striped bass recreational fishery shall be January 1 through March 31 and May 16 through December 31, inclusive.
B. The minimum size limit shall be 28 inches total length.
C. The maximum size limit shall be 36 31 inches total length.
D. The daily possession limit shall be one fish per person.
VA.R. Doc. No. R23-7582; Filed June 28, 2023