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Smallmouth bass

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American eel

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General info

Rucker Run is a stream located in Nelson County, Virginia, United States. It is most popular for fishing American eel and Smallmouth bass.

Location

37°43′0.5″N 78°52′5.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Rucker Run, 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 American eel as of April 26th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

American eel

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

25

Min size

9"

Measurement

Total Length
May contain elevated mercury levels.

Anguilla rostrata

Regulations for

37°43′0.5″N 78°52′5.4″W
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Amherst

13.7 miles away

Esmont

16.7 miles away

Buckingham Courthouse

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North Garden

21.2 miles away

Scottsville

21.5 miles away

Madison Heights

22.6 miles away

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22.8 miles away

Waynesboro

24.3 miles away

Appomattox

24.8 miles away

Greenville

25.2 miles away

Dillwyn

25.4 miles away

Fairfield

25.4 miles away

Crozet

25.8 miles away

Concord

26.6 miles away

Buena Vista

26.7 miles away

Ivy

28.0 miles away

Charlottesville

30.4 miles away

East Lexington

30.5 miles away

Crimora

30.8 miles away

Staunton

32.3 miles away

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FAQ about Rucker Run fishing

the Rucker Run is a stream located in Nelson County, Virginia, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°43′0.5″N 78°52′5.4″W
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