🐟 What fish can you catch in Chester?

Most commonly caught species around Chester , VA : Largemouth bass - 15,428 reported catches Blue catfish - 2,355 reported catches Bluegill - 2,276 reported catches Channel catfish - 1,348 reported catches Black crappie - 1,007 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Chester fishing reports?

The latest Chester , VA fishing reports are: @adrian.etchebarne reported a nice Muskellunge . @Mrosep reported a nice Brown trout . @michael06 reported a nice American gizzard shad at Three Lakes 1 . @pauleneback reported a nice Brown trout . @FishmanJr reported a nice Largemouth bass at Rooty Branch . .

Fishing in Chester, VA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Chester, Virginia?

Anglers in Chester , VA recommend these top fishing spots: James River , Swift Creek Reservoir , Chickahominy River , Appomattox River , Lake Chesdin .

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

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Virginia, United States

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Top fish species in Chester

Latest Chester fishing reports

Muskellunge

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Brown trout

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American gizzard shad

Three Lakes 1

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Brown trout

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Largemouth bass

Rooty Branch

16 in · 2 lb

Spotted bass

Spring Run

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Largemouth bass

Spring Run

15 in · 1 lb

Blue catfish

James River

22 in · 4 lb

Blue catfish

James River

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Largemouth bass

Westhampton Lake

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Fishing regulations in Chester

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.

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FAQ about Chester fishing

Anglers in Chester, VA recommend these top fishing spots: James River, Swift Creek Reservoir, Chickahominy River, Appomattox River, and Lake Chesdin.

Most commonly caught species around Chester, VA:

Largemouth bass - 15,428 reported catches
Blue catfish - 2,355 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,276 reported catches
Channel catfish - 1,348 reported catches
Black crappie - 1,007 reported catches

The latest Chester, VA fishing reports are:

@adrian.etchebarne reported a nice Muskellunge.
@Mrosep reported a nice Brown trout.
@michael06 reported a nice American gizzard shad at Three Lakes 1.
@pauleneback reported a nice Brown trout.
@FishmanJr reported a nice Largemouth bass at Rooty Branch.

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