Fishing in Virginia
142 verified fishing spots across Virginia, with fish species, bait recommendations, best fishing times, public access details, and official regulations.
Top fishing spots in Virginia
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Onancock Creek
Onancock, VA· 37.7121, -75.7628
Summer Flounder • Spotted Seatrout • Striped Bass
Today's fishing
71.0Good
Best time
6:29 AM
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Occohannock Creek
Morley Wharf, VA· 37.5489, -75.9274
Spotted Seatrout • Striped Bass • Red Drum
Today's fishing
70.0Good
Best time
6:29 AM
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Machipongo River
Quinby, VA· 37.4984, -75.8751
Summer Flounder • Red Drum • Spotted Seatrout
Today's fishing
69.0Good
Best time
6:29 AM
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Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel
Virginia Beach, VA· 37.0312, -76.0792
Cobia • Striped Bass • Tautog
Today's fishing
68.0Good
Best time
6:29 AM
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Belmont Bay
Woodbridge, VA· 38.6481, -77.2289
Blue Catfish • Largemouth Bass • Northern Snakehead
Today's fishing
76.0Good
Best time
6:36 AM
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Pohick Bay
Lorton, VA· 38.6754, -77.1712
Northern Snakehead • Largemouth Bass • Blue Catfish
Today's fishing
75.0Good
Best time
6:36 AM
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Northwest River
Chesapeake, VA· 36.6342, -76.1557
Largemouth Bass • Black Crappie • Bowfin
Today's fishing
74.0Good
Best time
6:29 AM
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Lake Maury
Newport News, VA· 37.0538, -76.4952
Largemouth Bass • Bluegill • Black Crappie
Today's fishing
73.0Good
Best time
6:31 AM
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Pound River
Pound, VA· 37.1352, -82.4821
Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout
Today's fishing
71.0Good
Best time
6:55 AM
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Lake Witten
Tazewell, VA· 37.2341, -81.4289
Rainbow Trout • Largemouth Bass • Bluegill
Today's fishing
72.0Good
Best time
6:51 AM
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Lake Keokee
Keokee, VA· 36.8643, -82.8837
Largemouth Bass • Redear Sunfish • Channel Catfish
Today's fishing
68.0Good
Best time
5:56 AM
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Bullpasture River
McDowell, VA· 38.2917, -79.5841
Rainbow Trout • Brown Trout • Brook Trout
Today's fishing
69.0Good
Best time
6:45 AM
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Popular species in Virginia
Fishing regulations in Virginia
Always confirm current seasons, size limits, and license requirements with the official state wildlife agency before fishing.
Virginia Dept. of Wildlife Resources — official regulations