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What changed · June 7, 2026

Virginia · Fishing

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Yes freshwater fishing license required. Minimum age 16. Issued by Virginia Dept. of Wildlife Resources (DWR); saltwater = VMRC.

✓ Verified against the official source · July 2, 2026 · Official source ↗

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