Top fish species at John Rucker Lake

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
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John Rucker Lake fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

16 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

17 in · 5 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

John Rucker Lake is a lake located in Greene County, Virginia, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass.

Location

38°13′37.8″N 78°23′0.6″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on John Rucker Lake?

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Fishing regulations at John Rucker Lake, 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

14.2 miles away

Culpeper

26.7 miles away

Harrisonburg

30.2 miles away

Waynesboro

30.2 miles away

Staunton

37.1 miles away

Fredericksburg

48.9 miles away

Front Royal

49.5 miles away

Gainesville

56.3 miles away

Linton Hall

56.9 miles away

Short Pump

57.4 miles away

Tuckahoe

62.0 miles away

Glen Allen

62.5 miles away

Laurel

62.8 miles away

Lakeside

65.1 miles away

Bon Air

66.0 miles away

Madison Heights

66.7 miles away

Brandermill

67.8 miles away

Richmond

69.1 miles away

Mechanicsville

69.7 miles away

East Highland Park

70.5 miles away

Lynchburg

72.1 miles away

Highland Springs

74.1 miles away

Meadowbrook

74.1 miles away

Timberlake

78.6 miles away

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FAQ about John Rucker Lake fishing

John Rucker Lake is a lake located in Greene County, Virginia, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°13′37.8″N 78°23′0.6″W
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