🐟 What fish can you catch in Sterling?

Most commonly caught species around Sterling , VA : Largemouth bass - 42,506 reported catches Blue catfish - 7,243 reported catches Bluegill - 6,674 reported catches Channel catfish - 4,541 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 3,499 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Sterling fishing reports?

The latest Sterling , VA fishing reports are: @fadedhallow reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Newport . @ZIN_MASTER824 reported a nice Striped bass at Occoquan River . @andresg4931 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Culler Lake . @andresg4931 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Carroll Creek . @andresg4931 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Culler Lake . .

Fishing in Sterling, VA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Sterling, Virginia?

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

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

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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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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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FAQ about Sterling fishing

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

Most commonly caught species around Sterling, VA:

Largemouth bass - 42,506 reported catches
Blue catfish - 7,243 reported catches
Bluegill - 6,674 reported catches
Channel catfish - 4,541 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 3,499 reported catches

The latest Sterling, VA fishing reports are:

@fadedhallow reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Newport.
@ZIN_MASTER824 reported a nice Striped bass at Occoquan River.
@andresg4931 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Culler Lake.
@andresg4931 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Carroll Creek.
@andresg4931 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Culler Lake.

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: