🐟 What fish can you catch in Heathsville?

Most commonly caught species around Heathsville , VA : Striped bass - 2,508 reported catches Largemouth bass - 1,745 reported catches White perch - 754 reported catches Red drum - 722 reported catches Blue catfish - 629 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Heathsville fishing reports?

The latest Heathsville , VA fishing reports are: @brendansmith2283 reported a nice Black crappie at Lake Lariat . @brendansmith2283 reported a nice Black crappie at Lake Lariat . @brendansmith2283 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Lariat . @eatonandrew reported a nice Redbreast sunfish . @eatonandrew reported a nice Green sunfish . .

Fishing in Heathsville, VA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Heathsville, Virginia?

Anglers in Heathsville , VA recommend these top fishing spots: Chesapeake Bay (North) , Potomac River (Washington - Chesapeake Bay) , Chesapeake Bay (South) , Rappahannock River , Lake Conoy .

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

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Virginia, United States

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Top fish species in Heathsville

Latest Heathsville fishing reports

Black crappie

Lake Lariat

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Black crappie

Lake Lariat

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Lariat

length · weight

Redbreast sunfish

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Green sunfish

length · weight

Greengill hybrid

length · weight

Bluegill

Lake Lariat

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Largemouth bass

Lake Lariat

length · weight

Black crappie

Lake Lariat

length · weight

Black crappie

Lake Lariat

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Heathsville

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 Striped bass as of April 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Striped bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

28"

Max size

31"

Measurement

Total Length

Regulations provided here are for the Virginia Coastal Season.

Buggs Island Lake/Kerr Reservoir including the Staunton (Roanoke) River and its tributaries to Leesville Dam and the Dan River and its tributaries to the Union Street Dam (Danville)

October 1–May 31: 2 per day in the aggregate (combined) No striped bass or hybrid

striped bass less than 20 inches or greater than 26 inches

June 1–September 30: 4 per day in the aggregate (combined) No length limit

Claytor Lake and its tributaries

September 16–June 30: 2 per day in the aggregate, no striped bass or hybrid bass

less than 20 inches

July 1–September 15: 4 per day in the aggregate; no length limit

Lake Gaston

4 per day in the aggregate (combined)

October 1–May 31: No striped bass or hybrid striped bass less than 20 inches

June 1–September 30: No length limit

Smith Mountain Lake and its tributaries, including the Roanoke River upstream to Niagara Dam 2 per day in the aggregate (combined)

November 1–May 31: No striped bass 30 to 40 inches

June 1–October 31: No length limit

Striped bass in the Meherrin, Nottoway, Blackwater (Chowan Drainage), North Landing and Northwest rivers and their tributaries plus Back Bay

CREEL AND LENGTH LIMIT = No possession

GEOGRAPHIC EXCEPTIONS = None apply

CREEL OR LENGTH LIMITS = None apply

Anadromous (coastal) striped bass above the fall line in all coastal rivers of the Chesapeake Bay and Crane Lake (City of Suffolk)

CREEL AND LENGTH LIMIT = Creel and length limits shall be as set by the Virginia Marine Resources Commission for recreational fishing in tidal waters

GEOGRAPHIC EXCEPTIONS = None apply

CREEL OR LENGTH LIMITS FOR EXCEPTIONS = None apply

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VDWR) maintains a database of wildlife locations, including threatened and endangered species, trout streams, and anadromous fish waters that may contain information not documented in this letter. Their database may be accessed https://services.dwr.virginia.gov/fwis/ or contact Amy Martin at 804-367-2211 or amy.martin@dwr.virginia.gov.

Morone saxatilis

Regulations for

37°55′12″N 76°28′42.6″W

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FAQ about Heathsville fishing

Anglers in Heathsville, VA recommend these top fishing spots: Chesapeake Bay (North), Potomac River (Washington - Chesapeake Bay), Chesapeake Bay (South), Rappahannock River, and Lake Conoy.

Most commonly caught species around Heathsville, VA:

Striped bass - 2,508 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 1,745 reported catches
White perch - 754 reported catches
Red drum - 722 reported catches
Blue catfish - 629 reported catches

The latest Heathsville, VA fishing reports are:

@brendansmith2283 reported a nice Black crappie at Lake Lariat.
@brendansmith2283 reported a nice Black crappie at Lake Lariat.
@brendansmith2283 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Lariat.
@eatonandrew reported a nice Redbreast sunfish.
@eatonandrew reported a nice Green sunfish.

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