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Lake Fairfax

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Virginia, United States

3.7·636 catches

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Lake Fairfax fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

8 in · 5 oz

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Largemouth bass

12 in · 1 lb

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Rainbow trout

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Largemouth bass

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Bluegill

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Bluegill

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General info

Lake Fairfax is a lake located in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Rainbow trout.

Location

38°57′57.6″N 77°19′11.2″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Lake Fairfax?

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Fishing regulations at Lake Fairfax, 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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Reviews of Lake Fairfax

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5.5 miles away

Vienna

5.6 miles away

Tysons

5.8 miles away

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6.6 miles away

McLean

6.9 miles away

Fair Oaks

7.3 miles away

Travilah

7.4 miles away

Potomac

7.5 miles away

Merrifield

7.6 miles away

Fairfax

7.9 miles away

Idylwood

8.1 miles away

Chantilly

8.7 miles away

Ashburn

9.2 miles away

Centreville

10.9 miles away

South Riding

11.0 miles away

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FAQ about Lake Fairfax fishing

Lake Fairfax is a lake located in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°57′57.6″N 77°19′11.2″W
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