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Spotted seatrout

9 in Β· 1 lb

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Spotfin croaker

13 in Β· 2 lb

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Summer flounder

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Largemouth bass

16 in Β· 1 lb

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Common carp

20 in Β· 9 lb

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General info

Machipongo River is a stream located in Accomack County, Virginia, United States. It is also intersecting with Northampton County, Virginia. It is most popular for fishing Spotted seatrout, Summer flounder, and Common carp.

Location

37Β°32β€²39.2β€³N 75Β°45β€²13.9β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Machipongo 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 June 26, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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89.4 miles away

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92.2 miles away

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Richmond

94.3 miles away

Lakeside

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94.6 miles away

Glen Allen

95.0 miles away

Laurel

96.1 miles away

Bon Air

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Brandermill

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FAQ about Machipongo River fishing

the Machipongo River is a stream located in Accomack County, Virginia, United States. It is also intersecting with Northampton County, Virginia. Its coordinates are:
37Β°32β€²39.2β€³N 75Β°45β€²13.9β€³W
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