🐟 What fish can you catch in Petersburg?

Most commonly caught species around Petersburg , VA : Largemouth bass - 11,807 reported catches Blue catfish - 2,365 reported catches Bluegill - 1,599 reported catches Channel catfish - 1,033 reported catches Black crappie - 758 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Petersburg fishing reports?

The latest Petersburg , VA fishing reports are: @adrian.etchebarne reported a nice Muskellunge . @Mrosep reported a nice Brown trout . @michael06 reported a nice American gizzard shad at Three Lakes 1 . @pauleneback reported a nice Brown trout . @maxtereshin reported a nice Spotted bass at Spring Run . .

Fishing in Petersburg, VA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Petersburg, Virginia?

Anglers in Petersburg , VA recommend these top fishing spots: James River , Appomattox River , Lake Chesdin , Swift Creek Lake , Swift Creek .

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

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Virginia, United States

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Top fish species in Petersburg

Latest Petersburg fishing reports

Muskellunge

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Brown trout

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American gizzard shad

Three Lakes 1

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Brown trout

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Spotted bass

Spring Run

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Largemouth bass

Spring Run

15 in · 1 lb

Blue catfish

James River

22 in · 4 lb

Blue catfish

James River

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Largemouth bass

Westhampton Lake

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Largemouth bass

Spring Run

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Fishing regulations in Petersburg

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 Petersburg fishing

Anglers in Petersburg, VA recommend these top fishing spots: James River, Appomattox River, Lake Chesdin, Swift Creek Lake, and Swift Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Petersburg, VA:

Largemouth bass - 11,807 reported catches
Blue catfish - 2,365 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,599 reported catches
Channel catfish - 1,033 reported catches
Black crappie - 758 reported catches

The latest Petersburg, VA fishing reports are:

@adrian.etchebarne reported a nice Muskellunge.
@Mrosep reported a nice Brown trout.
@michael06 reported a nice American gizzard shad at Three Lakes 1.
@pauleneback reported a nice Brown trout.
@maxtereshin reported a nice Spotted bass at Spring Run.

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