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Red drum

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White perch

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Blue catfish

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Bull shark

24 in Β· 5 lb

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Bull shark

20 in Β· 7 lb

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Spanish mackerel

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Atlantic croaker

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Ballard Marsh is a swamp located in Virginia, United States. It is most popular for fishing Bull shark, Spanish mackerel, and White perch.

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Location

36Β°58β€²58.8β€³N 76Β°31β€²40.8β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Ballard Marsh, VA

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 6, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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22.1 miles away

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24.5 miles away

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31.8 miles away

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47.5 miles away

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50.0 miles away

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50.3 miles away

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51.7 miles away

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56.1 miles away

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60.5 miles away

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62.5 miles away

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63.6 miles away

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67.9 miles away

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Brandermill

69.3 miles away

Laurel

70.2 miles away

Glen Allen

70.6 miles away

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Ballard Marsh is a swamp located in Virginia, United States. Its coordinates are:
36Β°58β€²58.8β€³N 76Β°31β€²40.8β€³W
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