🐟 What fish can you catch in Gainesville?

Most commonly caught species around Gainesville , VA : Largemouth bass - 31,944 reported catches Bluegill - 4,811 reported catches Blue catfish - 3,936 reported catches Channel catfish - 3,269 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,010 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Gainesville fishing reports?

The latest Gainesville , VA fishing reports are: @123fish reported a nice Largemouth bass . @123fish reported a nice Largemouth bass . @jonh9290 reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Belmont Bay . @cristian-acosta reported a nice Largemouth bass at Woodglen Lake . @jonh9290 reported a nice Blue catfish at Belmont Bay . .

Fishing in Gainesville, VA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Gainesville, Virginia?

Anglers in Gainesville , VA recommend these top fishing spots: Sumner Lake , Lake Brittle , Lake Ashby , Lake Manassas , South Riding Fishing Pier .

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

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Virginia, United States

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Top fish species in Gainesville

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Largemouth bass

15 in · 3 lb

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Largemouth bass

16 in · 3 lb

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Yellow bullhead

Belmont Bay

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Largemouth bass

Woodglen Lake

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Blue catfish

Belmont Bay

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Black crappie

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Largemouth bass

13 in · 1 lb

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Green sunfish

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Warmouth

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Largemouth bass

Lake Thoreau

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Fishing regulations in Gainesville

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 Gainesville fishing

Anglers in Gainesville, VA recommend these top fishing spots: Sumner Lake, Lake Brittle, Lake Ashby, Lake Manassas, and South Riding Fishing Pier.

Most commonly caught species around Gainesville, VA:

Largemouth bass - 31,944 reported catches
Bluegill - 4,811 reported catches
Blue catfish - 3,936 reported catches
Channel catfish - 3,269 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,010 reported catches

The latest Gainesville, VA fishing reports are:

@123fish reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@123fish reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@jonh9290 reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Belmont Bay.
@cristian-acosta reported a nice Largemouth bass at Woodglen Lake.
@jonh9290 reported a nice Blue catfish at Belmont Bay.

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