Fall rockfish season begins next week
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Fall rockfish season in Virginia waters of the Chesapeake Bay opens at midnight next Thursday, Oct. 4, and continues through Dec. 31.
The state allows a daily possession limit of two fish from 18 to 28 inches in length; one of the two may be longer than 28. This is a change from previous years; the Virginia Marine Resources Commission in August eliminated a no-take slot limit of 28-34 inches, which had resulted in many good fish being thrown back.
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Posted on Sep 26, 2012 - 12:23 PM
