Top fish species at Burks Fork

Brown trout
Brown trout
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
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Rainbow trout

12 in · 1 lb

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Brown trout

13 in · 1 lb 1 oz

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Brown trout

14 in · 1 lb 2 oz

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Brown trout

12 in · 1 lb

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Brown trout

15 in · 1 lb

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Brown trout

16 in · 1 lb 6 oz

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General info

Burks Fork is a stream located in Floyd County, Virginia, United States. It is also intersecting with Carroll County, Virginia. It is most popular for fishing Brown trout and Rainbow trout.

Location

36°48′13.5″N 80°25′56.2″W
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When are Brown trout biting on Burks Fork?

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Fishing regulations at Burks Fork, 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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Cities nearby

Meadows of Dan

4.9 miles away

Floyd

9.8 miles away

Stuart

14.5 miles away

Hillsville

17.1 miles away

Fancy Gap

17.2 miles away

Snowville

17.2 miles away

Patrick Springs

17.5 miles away

Allisonia

18.5 miles away

Hiwassee

18.8 miles away

Cana

20.2 miles away

Mount Airy

22.8 miles away

Radford

23.1 miles away

Christiansburg

23.4 miles away

Ferrum

24.7 miles away

Pulaski

25.1 miles away

Austinville

26.8 miles away

Oak Level

27.3 miles away

Galax

28.5 miles away

Danbury

29.7 miles away

Lowgap

30.9 miles away

Martinsville

32.6 miles away

Dobson

32.7 miles away

Pinnacle

33.2 miles away

Ridgeway

35.4 miles away

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FAQ about Burks Fork fishing

the Burks Fork is a stream located in Floyd County, Virginia, United States. It is also intersecting with Carroll County, Virginia. Its coordinates are:
36°48′13.5″N 80°25′56.2″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Burks Fork 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.
The most common species in the Burks Fork are:
The latest Burks Fork fishing reports are:
According to fishing regulations at the Burks Fork, 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 .

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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