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Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Lake Shenandoah

Virginia, United States

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Lake Shenandoah fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Bluegill

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General info

Lake Shenandoah is a lake located in Virginia, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and Bluegill.

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Location

38Β°22β€²53.1β€³N 78Β°50β€²17.8β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Lake Shenandoah, 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 15, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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80.1 miles away

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80.3 miles away

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Centreville

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FAQ about Lake Shenandoah fishing

Lake Shenandoah is a lake located in Virginia, United States. Its coordinates are:
38Β°22β€²53.1β€³N 78Β°50β€²17.8β€³W
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