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General info

Schenks Branch is a stream located in City of Charlottesville, Virginia, United States. It is also intersecting with Albemarle County, Virginia.

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38°02′40.3″N 78°28′19.6″W
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Fishing regulations at Schenks Branch, 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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Cities nearby

Charlottesville

0.9 miles away

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6.0 miles away

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8.5 miles away

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13.9 miles away

Esmont

16.4 miles away

Scottsville

16.5 miles away

Gordonsville

16.7 miles away

Stanardsville

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Schuyler

21.3 miles away

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21.6 miles away

Waynesboro

23.4 miles away

Orange

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Grottoes

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Louisa

25.8 miles away

Madison

25.9 miles away

Columbia

26.2 miles away

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FAQ about Schenks Branch fishing

📍 Where is the Schenks Branch located?
the Schenks Branch is a stream located in City of Charlottesville, Virginia, United States. It is also intersecting with Albemarle County, Virginia. Its coordinates are:
38°02′40.3″N 78°28′19.6″W
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🎣 Where on the Schenks Branch is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Schenks Branch 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.
📢 What are the latest Schenks Branch fishing reports?
The latest Schenks Branch fishing reports are:
    🗓️ What species are in season at the Schenks Branch right now?
    According to fishing regulations at the Schenks Branch, some of the species in season this June include: Striped bass, Blacktip shark, Black sea bass, Bonnethead shark, and Bull shark. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
    🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Schenks Branch?

    Fishing in Virginia requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination options, available online or from licensed agents.

    In Virginia, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

    • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

    • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

    • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

    Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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