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Piankatank River

Virginia, United States

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Piankatank River fishing reports

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Atlantic stingray

24 in Β· 10 lb

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Red drum

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Blue catfish

19 in Β· 3 lb

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General info

Piankatank River is a stream located in Mathews County, Virginia, United States. It is also intersecting with Gloucester County, Virginia. It is most popular for fishing Red drum, Striped bass, and Spotted seatrout.

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37Β°31β€²45.5β€³N 76Β°22β€²25.5β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Piankatank River, 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 June 23, 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 Piankatank River fishing

the Piankatank River is a stream located in Mathews County, Virginia, United States. It is also intersecting with Gloucester County, Virginia. Its coordinates are:
37Β°31β€²45.5β€³N 76Β°22β€²25.5β€³W
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