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Fishing regulations at Sandy Creek, 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 Chain pickerel as of April 24th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
Bag limit
No length limit. Statewide bag limit = 5 chain pickerel per day.
Lake Gaston and Buggs Island Lake/Kerr Reservoir: No daily limit
Esox niger
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FAQ about Sandy Creek fishing
- Chain pickerel - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- Largemouth bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @KastQueen reported a nice Chain pickerel.
- @SavageHog reported a nice Largemouth bass.
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