/r/FishingRVA

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This is a subreddit dedicated to our local anglers. Share your tips, tricks, spots, and advice with your fellow Richmonders.

/r/FishingRVA

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Skunked all fall

I’m still pretty new and haven’t been able to catch much as temperatures have started to drop. Any tips for fall fishing in/around RVA?

4 Comments
2024/11/30
18:47 UTC

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did any of you lose this sweet combo at Tuckahoe Creek? I'd love to return it

4 Comments
2024/11/25
19:50 UTC

8

Where can I catch bigger ones chain pickerel without a boat?

6 Comments
2024/11/25
13:28 UTC

2

Where have you been fishing and what have you been catching?

13 Comments
2024/11/19
16:50 UTC

1

License for kid

Do you have to have a license for a child under 16? it will be his pole, etc. I am just supervising. do I need one too? Its richmond city. Any good spots for him?

5 Comments
2024/11/17
20:28 UTC

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Kids Fishing Lessons!

Delete if not allowed!

I am starting up a kids fishing lesson program in the RVA area! If you are a parent and want to help get your kids into fishing, send me a message! I offer unique bank fishing experiences with multi species options! Bass fishing, panfish fishing, catfish and carp fishing. If you would like to know more details, please send me a message! My goal is to get kids outdoors and involved in fishing!

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2 Comments
2024/11/11
15:29 UTC

6

Bryan park vs. Byrd park?

Are either of these parks' lakes particularly better than another? I've gone to Byrd park a good few times and don't tend to have great luck.

18 Comments
2024/11/10
13:18 UTC

5

Night fishing

So I’m planning to go night fishing (first time) in the city Friday evening. Any tips on locations I should go to? Any other tips?

10 Comments
2024/11/06
00:46 UTC

4

Recently Relocated Fisherman

Hey RVA,

Just found this sub and thought it would be a great place to ask a few questions as a recently relocated angler. I moved here from New York and most of my experience is saltwater. I have some freshwater experience in New England but the species and conditions are certainly different there.

  1. What type of rig and tackle have you been successful with? I’m mostly looking to fish the James. I don’t have a particular target species but I’d be happy hooking up with some catfish and/or bass.

  2. What is a reliable spot in or around the city that you’ve been successful with? I’m willing to go as far south as Colonial Heights or as far north as Ashland.

  3. Are there any preferred baits or lures you have had success with around greater RVA?

I’ve taken two trips so far but have been unsuccessful (Ancarrow’s Landing and Swan Lake). Barely a nibble at Ancarrow’s and absolutely nothing at Swan Lake.

I really appreciate any advice you can offer and spots you can recommend for a fun day on the water. RVA seems like a great fishing city and I’ve heard the James can be really productive with some big cats and nice bass.

6 Comments
2024/11/03
20:13 UTC

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Need help

Hi everyone. I moved here about a year ago. Love to bass fish and have had some luck catching fish from the bank but could use some advice on where to bank fish to catch some late fall bass. If anyone has any advice I’d appreciate it greatly. Thanks in advance

12 Comments
2024/11/01
14:39 UTC

7

Reel cleaning/maintenance/repair in the area?

I picked up this Pflueger patriarch for an absolute steal ($45) off of Facebook marketplace a couple days ago. It's not running the smoothest and I think it could benefit from a breakdown, clean, and lube. Thing is I have never broken down a reel before and cannot afford to replace this if I fuck it up. Is there anywhere within a reasonable drive from Richmond I can pay to get this done?

7 Comments
2024/10/27
17:27 UTC

8

Check Station (beta!)

Seasons Always In www.checkstation.com

We NEED fish! We just launched and hunting season is in its prime. Let’s see some fish checked in.

Post your fish (bucks, bears, fish, etc) by county. Check out what is being harvested/caught by county. Start your trophy wall.

Beta version. Let us know what you want to see on the site in the future!

Coming soon: notifications, profiles, follows, all states

1 Comment
2024/10/20
18:33 UTC

5

Overnight Float trip

Hello everyone! I am trying to get out this weekend on the James, and am having a heck of a time figuring out where to go. I have a Smithfly Big Shoals raft, and me and my wife would be going. I am confident in paddling, but she would only do the flat water. The plan would be to camp halfway through the float.

We usually go around the bremo bluff area, but are also looking up towards Buchanan as well.

Also willing to go away from the James if needed as well!

I know this is FishingRVA, but I figured y’all might know the most about the James as a whole.

Thank you so much!

6 Comments
2024/10/10
08:42 UTC

5

Peeler crabs

Title says it all. Where can I find live peeler crabs in/around RVA? Headed towards salt for pre-dawn launch and I'd love to drop some finder rigs.

0 Comments
2024/10/09
15:14 UTC

5

Spot recs since the river is insane??

Obviously not going to risk my life taking the canoe out while the river is like this, anybody have a local pond, lake or creek that they like?

4 Comments
2024/10/05
18:31 UTC

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My first crappie

I barely

5 Comments
2024/10/03
21:56 UTC

4

Boating on the James during flood stage?

Was down at Osborne Landing and noticed several boats going out ( bass boats, pontoon), and more trailers in the parking area. I thought when we were at flood stage ( over 9 feet at the Westham gauge) you needed a special permit to go out in these conditions. Is it different in Henrico county vs Richmond?

I personally wouldn't go out in this right now but just curious!

3 Comments
2024/10/03
12:07 UTC

5

What kind of tackle are you guys using this week?

thinking about bass fishing in the James today.

6 Comments
2024/10/01
13:11 UTC

3

Lake Chesdin bank fishing/catfishing

Are there any good areas by the bank to throw out a catfish rod? Specifically looking for non-dock areas to bank fish for cats. Anyone had any luck here?

1 Comment
2024/10/01
07:34 UTC

10

RVA bass fishing

New to RVA and looking for some friends to fish with. If there’s some good clubs you know of let me know! I’ve just been wading the James and fishing for smallies or largemouth.

2 Comments
2024/09/29
22:01 UTC

6

Huguenot flat water cat fishing spots

For those who fish this place, where are some good areas to fish by the bank? Looking to be able to throw a big rod out.

2 Comments
2024/09/29
13:46 UTC

4

Looking to get back into freshwater fishing in RVA

Any recommendations for rods/reels and starter tackle to fish for bluegills, smallmouth, and other river fish would be appreciated. The 80, 50, and 30 wide offshore rigs I have been using for the last 20 years seem a bit oversized.

4 Comments
2024/09/25
14:22 UTC

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River otters

Out fishing Sunday and two of these little guys came over to say hi and eat a few fish. This one was tagged, Anyone know the last time they were recorded in the city?

13 Comments
2024/09/25
14:04 UTC

7

Fishing Powhite Creek, Chesterfield co. Va.

i’m interested in trying fish a few of the creeks in my area of Chesterfield co. Va near Bon Air. i am particularly interested in information of any kind regarding Powhite Creek

3 Comments
2024/09/21
07:24 UTC

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