I believe F1 LMB, which grow bigger than northern LMB, should do okay in Virginia. Pure Floridas probably can't take your winters.

You might even be able to get feed trained F1 LMB. If you really want to maximize your fishery, I'd suggest feeding, even if only for your forage fish. Your LMB will thank you!

7ac 2015 CNBG RES FHM 2016 TP FLMB 2017 NLMB GSH L 2018 TP & 70 HSB PK 2019 TP RBT 2020 TFS TP 25 HSB 250 F1,L,RBT -206 2021 TFS TP GSH L,-312 2022 GSH TP CR TFS RBT -234, 2023 BG TP TFS NLMB, -160