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Mechums River

Virginia, United States

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Smallmouth bass

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Spotted bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Bluegill

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Rainbow trout

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General info

Mechums River is a stream located in Albemarle County, Virginia, United States. It is also intersecting with Nelson County, Virginia. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Rainbow trout, and Bluegill.

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38Β°03β€²27β€³N 78Β°39β€²5.5β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Mechums 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 11, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Mechums River fishing

the Mechums River is a stream located in Albemarle County, Virginia, United States. It is also intersecting with Nelson County, Virginia. Its coordinates are:
38Β°03β€²27β€³N 78Β°39β€²5.5β€³W
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