🐟 What fish can you catch in Gainesville?

Most commonly caught species around Gainesville , VA : Largemouth bass - 35,937 reported catches Bluegill - 5,928 reported catches Blue catfish - 4,417 reported catches Channel catfish - 3,899 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,216 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Gainesville fishing reports?

The latest Gainesville , VA fishing reports are: @FisherBoy_07 reported a nice Blue catfish at Accotink Creek . @FisherBoy_07 reported a nice Blue catfish at Accotink Creek . @Sokol848 reported a nice Striped bass at Little Hunting Creek . @Toshow reported a nice Largemouth bass at Occoquan River . @_Source_ reported a nice Rainbow trout at Burke Lake . .

Fishing in Gainesville, VA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Gainesville, Virginia?

Anglers in Gainesville , VA recommend these top fishing spots: Rappahannock River , Occoquan River , Occoquan Reservoir , Lake Brittle , Lake Manassas .

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

Latest Gainesville fishing reports

Blue catfish

Accotink Creek

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Blue catfish

Accotink Creek

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Striped bass

Little Hunting Creek

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Largemouth bass

Occoquan River

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Rainbow trout

Burke Lake

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Largemouth bass

Somerset Crossing Lake

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Largemouth bass

Occoquan Reservoir

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Sauger

Burke Lake

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Saugeye

Burke Lake

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Brown trout

Burke Lake

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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.

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FAQ about Gainesville fishing

Anglers in Gainesville, VA recommend these top fishing spots: Rappahannock River, Occoquan River, Occoquan Reservoir, Lake Brittle, and Lake Manassas.

Most commonly caught species around Gainesville, VA:

Largemouth bass - 35,937 reported catches
Bluegill - 5,928 reported catches
Blue catfish - 4,417 reported catches
Channel catfish - 3,899 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,216 reported catches

The latest Gainesville, VA fishing reports are:

@FisherBoy_07 reported a nice Blue catfish at Accotink Creek.
@FisherBoy_07 reported a nice Blue catfish at Accotink Creek.
@Sokol848 reported a nice Striped bass at Little Hunting Creek.
@Toshow reported a nice Largemouth bass at Occoquan River.
@_Source_ reported a nice Rainbow trout at Burke Lake.

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: