🐟 What fish can you catch in Merrifield?

Most commonly caught species around Merrifield , VA : Largemouth bass - 45,965 reported catches Blue catfish - 8,347 reported catches Bluegill - 7,389 reported catches Channel catfish - 4,352 reported catches Black crappie - 2,507 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Merrifield fishing reports?

The latest Merrifield , VA fishing reports are: @cristian-acosta reported a nice Largemouth bass at Woodglen Lake . @jonh9290 reported a nice Blue catfish at Belmont Bay . @victorlecl reported a nice Black bullhead at Potomac River (DC) . @issaowens reported a nice Black crappie . @trystanthrasher reported a nice Largemouth bass . .

Fishing in Merrifield, VA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Merrifield, Virginia?

Anglers in Merrifield , VA recommend these top fishing spots: Potomac River (DC) , Four Mile Run , Burke Lake , Occoquan Reservoir , Four Mile Run (DC) .

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

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Top fish species in Merrifield

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Largemouth bass

Woodglen Lake

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Blue catfish

Belmont Bay

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Black bullhead

Potomac River (DC)

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Black crappie

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Largemouth bass

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Green sunfish

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Warmouth

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Largemouth bass

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Hickory shad

Occoquan River

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Common carp

Lake Accotink

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Fishing regulations in Merrifield

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 Merrifield fishing

Anglers in Merrifield, VA recommend these top fishing spots: Potomac River (DC), Four Mile Run, Burke Lake, Occoquan Reservoir, and Four Mile Run (DC).

Most commonly caught species around Merrifield, VA:

Largemouth bass - 45,965 reported catches
Blue catfish - 8,347 reported catches
Bluegill - 7,389 reported catches
Channel catfish - 4,352 reported catches
Black crappie - 2,507 reported catches

The latest Merrifield, VA fishing reports are:

@cristian-acosta reported a nice Largemouth bass at Woodglen Lake.
@jonh9290 reported a nice Blue catfish at Belmont Bay.
@victorlecl reported a nice Black bullhead at Potomac River (DC).
@issaowens reported a nice Black crappie.
@trystanthrasher reported a nice Largemouth bass.

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