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Smith River
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Fishing regulations at Smith 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 May 9, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
FAQ about Smith River fishing
- Rainbow trout - 43 members reported to have caught this fish
- Brown trout - 31 members reported to have caught this fish
- Brook trout - 18 members reported to have caught this fish
- @Thomas93Payne reported a nice Rainbow trout.
- @kolekinney reported a nice Rainbow trout.
- @Aperturesound reported a nice Brown trout.
- @Aperturesound reported a nice Brown trout.
- @RodNReel_Rebel reported a nice Brook trout.
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