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Fishing regulations at Cranes Nest River, VA
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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 Rock bass as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
Bag limit
Aggregate
No statewide length limit. Statewide regulations are shown above.
Exceptions
Nottoway, Meherrin, and Blackwater (Franklin County), Falling and Smith rivers and their tributaries:
- Bag limit = 5 Roanoke bass per day in the aggregate (combined) with rock bass
- Size limit = no Roanoke bass less than 8-inches total length
For additional information, see Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.
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FAQ about Cranes Nest River fishing
- Rock bass - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- Bluegill - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- Creek chub - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @joseph.blevins reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @joseph.blevins reported a nice Flathead catfish.
- @farreldutyjr reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @Androsian reported a nice Rock bass.
- @Androsian reported a nice Bluegill.
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