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Western Branch Reservoir
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Fishing regulations at Western Branch Reservoir, 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 14, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
FAQ about Western Branch Reservoir fishing
- Largemouth bass - 89 members reported to have caught this fish
- Channel catfish - 27 members reported to have caught this fish
- Striped bass - 10 members reported to have caught this fish
- @cameron.britt reported a nice Longnose gar.
- @charles-shull reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @cameron.britt reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @Jerryfromthefarm reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @Backwoodsslayer reported a nice Longnose gar.
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