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Largemouth bass

17 in · 3 lb

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Largemouth bass

12 in · 1 lb

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Common carp

26 in · 8 lb

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Bluegill

6 in · 3 oz

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Common carp

20 in · 4 lb

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Bluegill

6 in · 3 oz

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General info

Salt Ponds is a lake located in Smyth County, Virginia, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Common carp, and Bluegill.

Location

36°52′24.7″N 81°46′2.8″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Salt Ponds?

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Fishing regulations at Salt Ponds, 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.

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FAQ about Salt Ponds fishing

Salt Ponds is a lake located in Smyth County, Virginia, United States. Its coordinates are:
36°52′24.7″N 81°46′2.8″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Salt Ponds by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in Salt Ponds are:
  • Largemouth bass - 24 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Common carp - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluegill - 6 members reported to have caught this fish
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