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Straight Branch

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Virginia, United States

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Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
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General info

Straight Branch is a stream located in Washington County, Virginia, United States. It is also intersecting with Smyth County, Virginia. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout.

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36°40′3.5″N 81°40′50.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Straight Branch, 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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FAQ about Straight Branch fishing

📍 Where is the Straight Branch located?
the Straight Branch is a stream located in Washington County, Virginia, United States. It is also intersecting with Smyth County, Virginia. Its coordinates are:
36°40′3.5″N 81°40′50.2″W
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🎣 Where on the Straight Branch is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Straight Branch 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.
🐟 What species are in the Straight Branch?
The most common species in the Straight Branch are:
📢 What are the latest Straight Branch fishing reports?
The latest Straight Branch fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Straight Branch right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Straight Branch, some of the species in season this June include: Striped bass, Blacktip shark, Black sea bass, Bonnethead shark, and Bull shark. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Straight Branch?

Fishing in Virginia requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination options, available online or from licensed agents.

In Virginia, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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