Best Fishing Spots Near Richmond, Virginia

When I go fishing I really enjoy having the peace, quiet and some space to myself. It can be stress free when you just go fishing for fun and not have a care in the world. Some the places I looked online and in person near Richmond, Virginia to fish are:

Richmondoutside.com
Hookandbullet.com
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I first looked online for the best fishing spots to check out near Richmond, Virginia and one of the top google searches Richmondoutside.com I will share the information with you:

These Amazing Spots Near Richmond, Virginia Are Perfect To Go Fishing

Few things in the world are more relaxing – or more exciting, depending on the day – than fishing. With so many freshwater lakes and rivers, plus an abundance of saltwater options, fishing in Virginia is top-rated. From fly fishing to shore casting, here are some of the best spots to try your luck. Please note, that these aren’t ranked in any particular order, but we have mentioned some of the fish you’re most likely to catch.

“From Bosher’s Dam near the city’s western limit through the Mayo Bridge downtown, fishermen have their pick of freshwater species: smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, bluegill, redbreast sunfish, channel, flathead and blue catfish. Below Mayo Bridge, where the rapids give way to tidally-influenced water, blue catfish and largemouth bass reign. The fishing here is augmented by seasonal runs of American and hickory shad and striped bass, all on their way upriver to spawn.

The James is the most popular fishing destination in Central Virginia, but it is by no means the only one. Public access ponds and lakes from Powhatan to Henrico counties beckon with stocked populations of largemouth bass, sunfish and catfish. Dorey Park, near the airport, and Shields Lake in Richmond also receive seasonal stockings of brown and rainbow trout as part of the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries’ Urban Fishing Program.”

I secord looked online for the best fishing spots to check out near Richmond, Virinia and one of the top google searches Hookandbullet.com I will share the information with you:

Fish Species Found in the Richmond (VA) Area

Perch, Bullhead, Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Pickerel, Rainbow Trout, Sunfish, Crappie, and 1 more

Bodies of Water near Richmond (VA)

32 Lakes

1,971 Rivers and Streams

742 Reservoirs

949 other

Richmond (VA) Fishing Spots

Almond Creek 3.4 milesBacons Quarter Branch 1.9 milesBoat Lake 1 mileBosher Dam 4.4 milesBroad Rock Creek 3.5 milesByrd Park Canal Dam 1.1 milesCannon Branch 2.6 milesFalling Creek Filtration Plant Dam 5 milesFalling Creek Reservoir 5 milesFly Fish The World 3.9 milesGalyans 5.9 milesGillie Creek 2.8 milesGillies Creek Dam 5.9 milesGlen Echo Lake 4.5 milesGlenbrook Pond 5.9 milesGoode Creek 3.3 milesHatteras Outfitters 3.7 milesHollywood Power Plant Dam 0.6 milesHorsepen Branch 4.7 milesJordans Branch 4.5 milesLake Page 3.9 milesLake Page Dam 3.8 milesLittle Westham Creek 4.5 milesMill Creek 4.3 milesNorth Run 5.7 milesOld Dominion Outdoors 1.6 milesPocoshock Creek 5.5 milesPowhite Creek 1.8 milesRattlesnake Creek 4.3 milesReedy Creek 0.6 milesRock Creek Park Dam 4.3 milesRock Creek Park Lake 4.3 milesSheilds Lake 0.6 milesShields Lake 0.6 milesShockoe Creek 2.7 milesStaples Millpond 4.9 milesStony Run 5.8 milesStony Run 4.1 milesSwan Lake 0.7 milesTrumpet Branch 5.2 milesUniversity Commons Dam 4.9 milesUpper Sheilds Lake Dam 0.6 milesVepco Flash Board Dam 1.1 milesWalker Creek 2.3 milesWestham Creek 5.5 milesWesthampton Lake 4.9 milesWilliams Island Dam 2.9 milesYoungs Pond 4.5 milesYoungs Pond Dam 4.5 miles

“So-Sy Fly, Tie & Guide”

Hatchmatcher Guide Service

Speckulater Guiding Service

Albemarle Angler Fishing Guides

Life Outdoors Unlimited

Tangent Outfitters

Angler’s Lane Guiding Service

Razorback Guide Service

Wing and Fly Company Guiding Service

Chris Newsome Fishing Guides

Tackle Shops near Richmond, VA

313 Carryout

702 Bait & Tackle

A & A Supply

321 Bait & Tackle

Fishing Charters near Richmond (VA)

Four Winds Chartering

Midnight Sun Charters

Playtime Fishing Charters

Matty J Charters

North Star Charter

Speckulater Fishing Charters

When I visit a website for information I only use small part of the website and I encourage you to vist all websites I talk about for more information if I didn’t answer your question. Hookandbullet is a great website I find as a great resource for local information I can’t find else where.

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I third looked online for the best fishing spots to check out near Richmond, Virinia and one of the top google searches https://www.mcdonaldinjurylaw.com/blog/2016/06/james-river-fishing-everything-need-know/ I will share the information with you it is good information for safe and legal fishing near Ricmond:

State Freshwater Fishing Regulations

Inland fishing must be done by angling with a hook and line or rod and reel.
A hand landing net may be used for landing fish in all waters
It is illegal to have more than the daily creel limit in your possession while fishing. This includes live fish in your possession.
It is illegal to alter any fish you have caught to disguise their kind or size in order to circumvent daily limits or size limits.
No fish caught in inland waters may be sold except under special permits for such use.
It is illegal to kill, capture, or possess any endangered or threatened species.
Anyone who fishes on private property must have the landowner’s permission to do so.
Find a full listing of the freshwater fishing regulations on the agency website.

Where to Fish

Once you get your license, you’ll need to decide where you want to fish. There are plenty of great fishing spots along the James River in Richmond where you can make a variety of excellent catches. Find a few of the most popular fishing spots below, along with what you can expect to catch in each location.

If you are new to fishing, you may want to try a guided fishing trip to get started. There are several groups in Richmond who can show you the ropes, including Discover the James and Fish Unlimited.

If you prefer to go it alone, you’ll still need supplies. You can get fishing equipment, from beginner to advanced, at most sporting goods stores. Try Dick’s Sporting Goods, Green Top Hunting and Fishing, or Bass Pro Shops.

Upper and Lower James River

There are two distinct sections of the James River in Richmond, and the selection of fish is quite different in each. The river is divided at the Fall Line located at the 14^th Street Bridge. The Fall Line marks the furthest reach of the Atlantic Ocean tides. The Upper James is a truly inland river, while the Lower James, below the Fall Line, is more of a tidal estuary. The selection of fish in each area of the James will differ accordingly.

Upper James Fishing Spots

Huguenot Bridge

From Flatwater Park near the Hugeunot Bridge down the Pony Pasture about a mile and a half east, you can find some great fishing. All along this stretch of the river there are good areas to cast from the shore. There is no motorboat access, but you can bring a canoe or kayak. There is an unpaved boat slide located at Flatwater Park. You can get out to the deeper parts of the river where you may find some great catches if you take this route.

What will you catch here?

Brim
Bass
Channel Catfish

When I go fishing I am looking for that out of the way secret place if you will fishing spot that the locals know as good if I am only visit the area once in my life. Lets make the best of the time in Richmond, Virginia.

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Conclusion

Hope this post was helpful to you and that you have a very successful trip fishing with your friends and family! Check out the other sections of my blog for more tips on ThebookOnGoneFishing.

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