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Fishing in Sterling, VA

Virginia, United States

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Smallmouth bass

Lake Newport

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Striped bass

Occoquan River

25 in · 8 lb

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Rainbow trout

Culler Lake

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Rainbow trout

Carroll Creek

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Rainbow trout

Culler Lake

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Hickory shad

Occoquan Reservoir

19 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

Rocky Branch

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Largemouth bass

Lake Artemesia Park (Lake Artemisia)

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About Sterling fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Sterling, Virginia. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 42,506 catches for Largemouth bass, 7,243 catches for Blue catfish, and 6,674 catches for Bluegill.

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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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 16, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Anglers in Sterling, VA recommend these top fishing spots: Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, Clopper Lake, Beaverdam Reservoir, Lake Anne, and Countryside Pond.
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