🐟 What fish can you catch in Bristol?

Most commonly caught species around Bristol , VA : Largemouth bass - 2,908 reported catches Rainbow trout - 2,735 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,417 reported catches Bluegill - 1,142 reported catches Brown trout - 1,026 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Bristol fishing reports?

The latest Bristol , VA fishing reports are: @r-ann reported a nice Brown trout at South Fork Holston River . @r-ann reported a nice Brown trout at South Fork Holston River . @BowenFishing02 reported a nice Largemouth bass at South Holston Lake . @BowenFishing02 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Middlebrook Lake . @macherring reported a nice Brown trout . .

Fishing in Bristol, VA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Bristol, Virginia?

Anglers in Bristol , VA recommend these top fishing spots: South Fork Holston River , Boone Lake (South Fork Holston River) , South Holston Lake , North Fork Holston River , Clear Creek Lake .

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

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Virginia, United States

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Top fish species in Bristol

Latest Bristol fishing reports

Brown trout

South Fork Holston River

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Brown trout

South Fork Holston River

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Largemouth bass

South Holston Lake

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Largemouth bass

Middlebrook Lake

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Brown trout

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Largemouth bass

12 in · 2 lb

Rainbow trout

Ralph Stout Park Pond

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Rainbow trout

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Brown trout

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Brown trout

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Fishing regulations in Bristol

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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.

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FAQ about Bristol fishing

Anglers in Bristol, VA recommend these top fishing spots: South Fork Holston River, Boone Lake (South Fork Holston River), South Holston Lake, North Fork Holston River, and Clear Creek Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Bristol, VA:

Largemouth bass - 2,908 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 2,735 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,417 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,142 reported catches
Brown trout - 1,026 reported catches

The latest Bristol, VA fishing reports are:

@r-ann reported a nice Brown trout at South Fork Holston River.
@r-ann reported a nice Brown trout at South Fork Holston River.
@BowenFishing02 reported a nice Largemouth bass at South Holston Lake.
@BowenFishing02 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Middlebrook Lake.
@macherring reported a nice Brown trout.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Bristol, 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: