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Fishing regulations at Roaring Run, 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 Muskellunge 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
Min size
Measurement
Statewide regulations are shown above.
Exceptions:
New River-Claytor Dam downstream to VA-WV state line
- Bag limit = 1 muskellunge per day
- June 1– February 29: No muskellunge 40 to 48-inches
- March 1–May 31: No muskellunge less than 48-inches
New River-Fields Dam (Grayson County) downstream to Claytor Dam, including Claytor Lake
- Bag limit = 1 muskellunge per day
- Size limit: No muskellunge less than 42-inches
For additional information, see Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.
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FAQ about Roaring Run fishing
- Muskellunge - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
- @andrewglasgow reported a nice Muskellunge.
- @Jimmy3006 reported a nice Muskellunge.
- @Jimmy338 reported a nice Muskellunge.
- @Jimmy338 reported a nice Muskellunge.
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