Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Marine Resources Commission
 
Board
Marine Resources Commission
 
chapter
Pertaining to Amberjack and Cobia [4 VAC 20 ‑ 510]
 
Guidance Documents
 
Chapter Information
Description This chapter establishes possession limits, season, and minimum size limits for cobia and amberjack in Virginia waters.
State Authority ยง 28.2-201
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation None entered
Meetings

Contact Information
Name / Title: Benjamin Foster  / Regulatory Coordinator
Address: 380 Fenwick Road
Building 96
Fort Monroe, VA 23651
Email Address: Benjamin.Foster@mrc.virginia.gov
Telephone: (757)247-2200    FAX: (757)247-2002    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Increase the size limit and increase the season for the recreational cobia fishery
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/01/2025.
Amending the cobia aquaculture permitting process
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/01/2024.
Repealing the Cobia Recreational Permit
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/03/2023.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
11/29/2022 Filed Pending