🐟 What fish can you catch in Fredericksburg?

Most commonly caught species around Fredericksburg , VA : Largemouth bass - 12,636 reported catches Blue catfish - 2,850 reported catches Channel catfish - 1,723 reported catches Bluegill - 1,675 reported catches Northern snakehead - 1,175 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Fredericksburg fishing reports?

The latest Fredericksburg , VA fishing reports are: @ThatHunterDude reported a nice Yellow perch . @Clantor_Customs reported a nice American shad at Occoquan River . @kflaxo reported a nice Red drum at Potomac River (Washington - Chesapeake Bay) . @matthewberry3307 reported a nice Blue catfish at Mattox Creek . @kenzzc reported a nice Spotted bass at Lake Anna . .

Fishing in Fredericksburg, VA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Fredericksburg, Virginia?

Anglers in Fredericksburg , VA recommend these top fishing spots: Aquia Creek , Lake Mooney , Curtis Park Lake , Potomac Creek , Abel Lake .

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

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Virginia, United States

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Top fish species in Fredericksburg

Latest Fredericksburg fishing reports

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Yellow perch

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American shad

Occoquan River

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Red drum

Potomac River (Washington - Chesapeake Bay)

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Blue catfish

Mattox Creek

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Spotted bass

Lake Anna

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Blue catfish

Mattox Creek

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Golden shiner

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Largemouth bass

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Striped bass

Occoquan River

25 in · 8 lb

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Largemouth bass

Lake Landor

17 in · 3 lb

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Fishing regulations in Fredericksburg

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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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 17, 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 Fredericksburg fishing

Anglers in Fredericksburg, VA recommend these top fishing spots: Aquia Creek, Lake Mooney, Curtis Park Lake, Potomac Creek, and Abel Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Fredericksburg, VA:

Largemouth bass - 12,636 reported catches
Blue catfish - 2,850 reported catches
Channel catfish - 1,723 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,675 reported catches
Northern snakehead - 1,175 reported catches

The latest Fredericksburg, VA fishing reports are:

@ThatHunterDude reported a nice Yellow perch.
@Clantor_Customs reported a nice American shad at Occoquan River.
@kflaxo reported a nice Red drum at Potomac River (Washington - Chesapeake Bay).
@matthewberry3307 reported a nice Blue catfish at Mattox Creek.
@kenzzc reported a nice Spotted bass at Lake Anna.

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