Top fish species at Rocky Branch

American eel
American eel
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General info

Rocky Branch is a stream located in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It is most popular for fishing American eel.

Location

38°43′19.9″N 77°13′56.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Rocky Branch, 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 29th, 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

38°43′19.9″N 77°13′56.2″W
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7.3 miles away

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Annandale

7.9 miles away

Dale City

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Rose Hill

8.0 miles away

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8.3 miles away

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8.4 miles away

Fairfax

9.7 miles away

West Falls Church

10.1 miles away

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FAQ about Rocky Branch fishing

the Rocky Branch is a stream located in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°43′19.9″N 77°13′56.2″W
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