🐟 What fish can you catch in Portsmouth?

Most commonly caught species around Portsmouth , VA : Largemouth bass - 22,422 reported catches Red drum - 4,294 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 3,505 reported catches Bluegill - 1,842 reported catches Striped bass - 1,731 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Portsmouth fishing reports?

The latest Portsmouth , VA fishing reports are: @Jake_Mulder reported a nice Largemouth bass at Great Neck Lake . @Jake_Mulder reported a nice Black crappie at Great Neck Lake . @Jake_Mulder reported a nice Black crappie at Great Neck Lake . @kevinw6102 reported a nice Channel catfish at Stumpy Lake . @williamstetson reported a nice Bluegill at West Neck Creek . .

Fishing in Portsmouth, VA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Portsmouth, Virginia?

Anglers in Portsmouth , VA recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Smith , Lake Bradford , Stumpy Lake , Ocean View Fishing Pier , Willoughby Bay .

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

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Virginia, United States

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Top fish species in Portsmouth

Latest Portsmouth fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

Great Neck Lake

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Black crappie

Great Neck Lake

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Black crappie

Great Neck Lake

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Channel catfish

Stumpy Lake

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Bluegill

West Neck Creek

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Bluegill

West Neck Creek

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Red drum

Lake Rudee

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Summer flounder

Lake Rudee

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Red drum

Pagan River

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Red drum

Southern Branch Elizabeth River

17 in · 1 lb 2 oz

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Fishing regulations in Portsmouth

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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 Portsmouth fishing

Anglers in Portsmouth, VA recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Smith, Lake Bradford, Stumpy Lake, Ocean View Fishing Pier, and Willoughby Bay.

Most commonly caught species around Portsmouth, VA:

Largemouth bass - 22,422 reported catches
Red drum - 4,294 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 3,505 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,842 reported catches
Striped bass - 1,731 reported catches

The latest Portsmouth, VA fishing reports are:

@Jake_Mulder reported a nice Largemouth bass at Great Neck Lake.
@Jake_Mulder reported a nice Black crappie at Great Neck Lake.
@Jake_Mulder reported a nice Black crappie at Great Neck Lake.
@kevinw6102 reported a nice Channel catfish at Stumpy Lake.
@williamstetson reported a nice Bluegill at West Neck Creek.

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