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Big Meadow Run

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Virginia, United States

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Red drum

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Blue catfish

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Spot croaker

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White perch

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General info

Big Meadow Run is a stream located in Westmoreland County, Virginia, United States. It is also intersecting with Saint Mary's County, Maryland. It is most popular for fishing Red drum, White perch, and Spot croaker.

Location

38°09′25.1″N 76°51′13.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Big Meadow Run, 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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Red drum

Red drum

Regulation boundaryVirginia State Waters
Bag limit3

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Min size18" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

Max size26" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish greater than the maximum size except as permitted.

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

Restrictions & requirements

Snagging

Harvest of this species by snagging (snatch hooking) is prohibited.

Additional information
Note: In Back Bay and tributaries, including Brinson's Inlet Lake (Lake Tecumseh), and the North Landing River and its tributaries: 1 red drum per day between 18 to 27-inches total length Release Citation 46 inches
Edibility
Very Good
Synonyms
Channel Bass, Redfish, Sciaenops ocellatus, Spottail Bass
Season open: year-round
White perch

White perch

Regulation boundaryVirginia State Waters
Restrictions & requirements

Gigging

Harvest by gigging prohibited.

Snagging

Harvest of this species by snagging (snatch hooking) is prohibited.

Spears

Harvest of this species by "spearing" is prohibited. Spearing includes the catching or taking of a fish by bow hunting, gigging, spearfishing, or by any device used to capture a fish by piercing the body.

Additional information
No statewide daily bag limit. No statewide length limit.Exceptions to statewide regulations: Lake Moomaw: 10 perch per day Tidal rivers of the Chesapeake Bay below the fall line: No yellow perch less than 9-inches total lengthFor more information, see Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.
Edibility
Good
Synonyms
Morone americana
Season open: year-round
Spot croaker

Spot croaker

Regulation boundaryVirginia State Waters
Bag limit50

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Restrictions & requirements

Snagging

Harvest of this species by snagging (snatch hooking) is prohibited.

Additional information
Possession Limit = 50 fish each species (spot and croaker) additional 50 live bait per customer capacity on for-hire vessels No minimum size limit Citation 1 lb or 13 inches
Edibility
Good
Synonyms
Leiostomus xanthurus
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FAQ about Big Meadow Run fishing

📍 Where is the Big Meadow Run located?
the Big Meadow Run is a stream located in Westmoreland County, Virginia, United States. It is also intersecting with Saint Mary's County, Maryland. Its coordinates are:
38°09′25.1″N 76°51′13.7″W
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🎣 Where on the Big Meadow Run is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Big Meadow Run 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 species are in the Big Meadow Run?
The most common species in the Big Meadow Run are:
  • Red drum - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
  • White perch - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Spot croaker - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Big Meadow Run fishing reports?
The latest Big Meadow Run fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Big Meadow Run right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Big Meadow Run, some of the species in season this November include: Striped bass, Spotted seatrout, Blacktip shark, Black sea bass, and Bonnethead 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 Big Meadow Run?

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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