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Banister River

Virginia, United States

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White bullhead

22 in Β· 5 lb

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White bass

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Freshwater drum

22 in Β· 10 lb

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Channel catfish

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5 years ago

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Flathead catfish

49 in Β· 45 lb

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6 years ago

Flathead catfish

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General info

Banister River is a stream located in Virginia, United States. It is most popular for fishing Flathead catfish, Channel catfish, and White bullhead.

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Location

36Β°48β€²52.8β€³N 78Β°59β€²14.7β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Banister 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 26, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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the Banister River is a stream located in Virginia, United States. Its coordinates are:
36Β°48β€²52.8β€³N 78Β°59β€²14.7β€³W
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