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Wahoo
OpenAcanthocybium solandri
The Basics
Wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri) is regulated by the Virginia Marine Resources Commission for recreational anglers. Here's what you need to know in plain English: There is no minimum size limit for this species. The daily bag limit is 2 per person per day. The season is open year-round.
Size Limit
No minimum
No size restriction
Total length is measured from the tip of the snout to the tip of the compressed tail.
Bag Limit
2 per person per day
Daily recreational harvest limit
Bag limits are per person unless noted as "per boat." Limits are aggregate — counted across all waters fished that day.
Season
Year-round
Open season for recreational harvest
Open year-round unless an emergency closure is issued.
Current Status
Open
Open for harvest. Check for in-season emergency closures.
Special Notes
- •No size limit for recreational harvest.
- •2 per person per day aggregate.
- •Wahoo are a fast, aggressive Gulf Stream predator — high-speed trolling works best.
- •Often caught alongside yellowfin tuna and mahi in blue water.