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North Channel

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Virginia, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Sheepshead

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Southern kingcroaker

12 in · 1 lb

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Sheepshead

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Black drum

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General info

North Channel is an estuary located in Northampton County, Virginia, United States. It is most popular for fishing Sheepshead, Southern kingcroaker, and Black drum.

Location

37°08′10.7″N 76°01′48.1″W
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Fishing regulations at North Channel, 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 Sheepshead as of May 4th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Sheepshead

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

4
No minimum size limit Citation 10 lbs or 24 inches

Archosargus probatocephalus, Referee fish

Regulations for

37°08′10.7″N 76°01′48.1″W
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FAQ about North Channel fishing

North Channel is an estuary located in Northampton County, Virginia, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°08′10.7″N 76°01′48.1″W
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