🐟 What fish can you catch in Sterling?

Most commonly caught species around Sterling , VA : Largemouth bass - 47,852 reported catches Blue catfish - 8,248 reported catches Bluegill - 8,215 reported catches Channel catfish - 5,330 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 3,900 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Sterling fishing reports?

The latest Sterling , VA fishing reports are: @Fully8 reported a nice Blue catfish at Anacostia River . @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 . @damsabo reported a nice Fallfish at Paint Branch . .

Fishing in Sterling, VA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Sterling, Virginia?

Anglers in Sterling , VA recommend these top fishing spots: Potomac River , Accotink Creek , Chesapeake and Ohio Canal , Little Seneca Lake , Clopper Lake .

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

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Virginia, United States

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Top fish species in Sterling

Latest Sterling fishing reports

Blue catfish

Anacostia River

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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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Fallfish

Paint Branch

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Blue catfish

Potomac River (DC)

42 in · 28 lb 4 oz

Rainbow trout

Tucker Road Athletic Complex

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Blue catfish

Anacostia River

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Largemouth bass

Occoquan River

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Rainbow trout

Burke Lake

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Fishing regulations in Sterling

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 Sterling fishing

Anglers in Sterling, VA recommend these top fishing spots: Potomac River, Accotink Creek, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, Little Seneca Lake, and Clopper Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Sterling, VA:

Largemouth bass - 47,852 reported catches
Blue catfish - 8,248 reported catches
Bluegill - 8,215 reported catches
Channel catfish - 5,330 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 3,900 reported catches

The latest Sterling, VA fishing reports are:

@Fully8 reported a nice Blue catfish at Anacostia River.
@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.
@damsabo reported a nice Fallfish at Paint Branch.

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