🐟 What fish can you catch in Alexandria?

Most commonly caught species around Alexandria , VA : Largemouth bass - 46,744 reported catches Blue catfish - 8,670 reported catches Bluegill - 8,061 reported catches Channel catfish - 4,314 reported catches Black crappie - 2,541 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Alexandria fishing reports?

The latest Alexandria , VA fishing reports are: @cristian-acosta reported a nice Largemouth bass at Woodglen Lake . @jonh9290 reported a nice Blue catfish at Belmont Bay . @victorlecl reported a nice Black bullhead at Potomac River (DC) . @issaowens reported a nice Black crappie . @trystanthrasher reported a nice Largemouth bass . .

Fishing in Alexandria, VA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Alexandria, Virginia?

Anglers in Alexandria , VA recommend these top fishing spots: Potomac River (DC) , Four Mile Run , Burke Lake , Occoquan River , Four Mile Run (DC) .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Alexandria?

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Virginia, United States

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Top fish species in Alexandria

Latest Alexandria fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

Woodglen Lake

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Blue catfish

Belmont Bay

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Black bullhead

Potomac River (DC)

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Black crappie

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Largemouth bass

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Green sunfish

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Rainbow trout

Martin Luther King Jr. Recreational Park

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Warmouth

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Largemouth bass

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Hickory shad

Occoquan River

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Fishing regulations in Alexandria

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Virginia can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 24, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Alexandria fishing

Anglers in Alexandria, VA recommend these top fishing spots: Potomac River (DC), Four Mile Run, Burke Lake, Occoquan River, and Four Mile Run (DC).

Most commonly caught species around Alexandria, VA:

Largemouth bass - 46,744 reported catches
Blue catfish - 8,670 reported catches
Bluegill - 8,061 reported catches
Channel catfish - 4,314 reported catches
Black crappie - 2,541 reported catches

The latest Alexandria, VA fishing reports are:

@cristian-acosta reported a nice Largemouth bass at Woodglen Lake.
@jonh9290 reported a nice Blue catfish at Belmont Bay.
@victorlecl reported a nice Black bullhead at Potomac River (DC).
@issaowens reported a nice Black crappie.
@trystanthrasher reported a nice Largemouth bass.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Alexandria, VA. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: