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Smallmouth bass

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Bluegill

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Largemouth bass

14 in · 3 lb 2 oz

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Flathead catfish

38 in · 33 lb 8 oz

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General info

Slate River is a stream located in Buckingham County, Virginia, United States. It is also intersecting with Fluvanna County, Virginia. It is most popular for fishing Flathead catfish, Bluegill, and Smallmouth bass.

Location

37°35′18.5″N 78°31′29.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Slate 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.

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Cities nearby

Charlottesville

31.1 miles away

Madison Heights

33.3 miles away

Lynchburg

38.7 miles away

Waynesboro

38.9 miles away

Timberlake

43.9 miles away

Brandermill

49.0 miles away

Staunton

49.1 miles away

Short Pump

49.7 miles away

Tuckahoe

51.4 miles away

Bon Air

52.4 miles away

Laurel

55.8 miles away

Glen Allen

57.2 miles away

Lakeside

57.4 miles away

Richmond

57.6 miles away

Meadowbrook

58.6 miles away

Harrisonburg

61.6 miles away

East Highland Park

62.3 miles away

Mechanicsville

64.0 miles away

Highland Springs

65.6 miles away

Culpeper

67.3 miles away

Fredericksburg

74.9 miles away

Front Royal

94.2 miles away

Linton Hall

95.7 miles away

Gainesville

96.2 miles away

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FAQ about Slate River fishing

the Slate River is a stream located in Buckingham County, Virginia, United States. It is also intersecting with Fluvanna County, Virginia. Its coordinates are:
37°35′18.5″N 78°31′29.7″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Slate River 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 the Slate River are:
The latest Slate River fishing reports are:
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