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15 days ago

Largemouth bass

18 in Β· 3 lb

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Largemouth bass

20 in Β· 3 lb

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11 months ago

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Powell Lake is a lake located in Virginia, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass and Striped bass.

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Location

37Β°21β€²21.4β€³N 76Β°39β€²44.9β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Powell Lake, 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 April 25, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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6.5 miles away

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19.1 miles away

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26.5 miles away

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35.2 miles away

Norfolk

38.9 miles away

Highland Springs

38.9 miles away

Portsmouth

39.1 miles away

Colonial Heights

40.8 miles away

Petersburg

41.4 miles away

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42.4 miles away

Chester

42.4 miles away

East Highland Park

42.5 miles away

Meadowbrook

44.8 miles away

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45.7 miles away

Richmond

46.2 miles away

Lakeside

48.0 miles away

Glen Allen

49.8 miles away

Laurel

50.2 miles away

Chesapeake

50.9 miles away

Bon Air

51.1 miles away

Tuckahoe

53.1 miles away

Brandermill

54.6 miles away

Virginia Beach

54.9 miles away

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FAQ about Powell Lake fishing

Powell Lake is a lake located in Virginia, United States. Its coordinates are:
37Β°21β€²21.4β€³N 76Β°39β€²44.9β€³W
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