Fishing in the Hampton Roads & Tidewater

James River offers excellent fishing in the Hampton Roads & Tidewater of Virginia with good public access.

1. James River (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

James River, Virginia

James River offers excellent fishing in the Hampton Roads & Tidewater of Virginia with good public access.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 per day combined · No statewide length limits (lake exceptions apply)
• Bluegill & other sunfish (excl. crappie, rock bass, Roanoke bass) · Limit: 50 per day combined · No statewide length limits

Boat Launch: Brown's Island / Haxal Canal Dock →

2. York River (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

York River, Virginia

York River offers excellent fishing in the Hampton Roads & Tidewater of Virginia with good public access.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 per day combined · No statewide length limits (lake exceptions apply)
• Bluegill & other sunfish (excl. crappie, rock bass, Roanoke bass) · Limit: 50 per day combined · No statewide length limits

Boat Launch: East Launch →

3. Back Bay (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder, Tautog)

Back Bay, Virginia

Back Bay offers excellent fishing in the Hampton Roads & Tidewater of Virginia with good public access.

• Striped bass (landlocked) · Limit: 4 per day combined (with hybrids) · No fish under 20 in; reservoir exceptions

Boat Launch: Mill Landing Boat Ramp →

4. Little Annemessex River (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Little Annemessex River, Virginia

Named lake in the Hampton Roads & Tidewater region of Virginia.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 per day combined · No statewide length limits (lake exceptions apply)
• Bluegill & other sunfish (excl. crappie, rock bass, Roanoke bass) · Limit: 50 per day combined · No statewide length limits

Boat Launch: Cape Charles Yacht Center →

5. Black Duck Gut (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Striped Bass)

Black Duck Gut, Virginia

Named lake in the Hampton Roads & Tidewater region of Virginia.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 per day combined · No statewide length limits (lake exceptions apply)
• Bluegill & other sunfish (excl. crappie, rock bass, Roanoke bass) · Limit: 50 per day combined · No statewide length limits
• Striped bass (landlocked) · Limit: 4 per day combined (with hybrids) · No fish under 20 in; reservoir exceptions

Boat Launch: East Launch →

6. Black Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Striped Bass)

Black Pond, Virginia

Named lake in the Hampton Roads & Tidewater region of Virginia.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 per day combined · No statewide length limits (lake exceptions apply)
• Bluegill & other sunfish (excl. crappie, rock bass, Roanoke bass) · Limit: 50 per day combined · No statewide length limits
• Striped bass (landlocked) · Limit: 4 per day combined (with hybrids) · No fish under 20 in; reservoir exceptions

Boat Launch: East Launch →

7. Boathouse Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Striped Bass)

Boathouse Pond, Virginia

Named lake in the Hampton Roads & Tidewater region of Virginia.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 per day combined · No statewide length limits (lake exceptions apply)
• Bluegill & other sunfish (excl. crappie, rock bass, Roanoke bass) · Limit: 50 per day combined · No statewide length limits
• Striped bass (landlocked) · Limit: 4 per day combined (with hybrids) · No fish under 20 in; reservoir exceptions

Boat Launch: Coan River Marina →

8. Browns Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Striped Bass)

Browns Lake, Virginia

Named lake in the Hampton Roads & Tidewater region of Virginia.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 per day combined · No statewide length limits (lake exceptions apply)
• Bluegill & other sunfish (excl. crappie, rock bass, Roanoke bass) · Limit: 50 per day combined · No statewide length limits
• Striped bass (landlocked) · Limit: 4 per day combined (with hybrids) · No fish under 20 in; reservoir exceptions

Boat Launch: East Launch →

9. Bulls Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Striped Bass)

Bulls Pond, Virginia

Named lake in the Hampton Roads & Tidewater region of Virginia.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 per day combined · No statewide length limits (lake exceptions apply)
• Bluegill & other sunfish (excl. crappie, rock bass, Roanoke bass) · Limit: 50 per day combined · No statewide length limits
• Striped bass (landlocked) · Limit: 4 per day combined (with hybrids) · No fish under 20 in; reservoir exceptions

Boat Launch: Wise Point Boat Ramp →

10. Chickahominy Lake (historical) (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Striped Bass)

Chickahominy Lake (historical), Virginia

Named lake in the Hampton Roads & Tidewater region of Virginia.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 per day combined · No statewide length limits (lake exceptions apply)
• Bluegill & other sunfish (excl. crappie, rock bass, Roanoke bass) · Limit: 50 per day combined · No statewide length limits
• Striped bass (landlocked) · Limit: 4 per day combined (with hybrids) · No fish under 20 in; reservoir exceptions

Boat Launch: East Launch →

11. Lake Christine (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Striped Bass)

Lake Christine, Virginia

Named lake in the Hampton Roads & Tidewater region of Virginia.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 per day combined · No statewide length limits (lake exceptions apply)
• Bluegill & other sunfish (excl. crappie, rock bass, Roanoke bass) · Limit: 50 per day combined · No statewide length limits
• Striped bass (landlocked) · Limit: 4 per day combined (with hybrids) · No fish under 20 in; reservoir exceptions

Boat Launch: East Launch →

12. Condit Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Striped Bass)

Condit Pond, Virginia

Named lake in the Hampton Roads & Tidewater region of Virginia.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 per day combined · No statewide length limits (lake exceptions apply)
• Bluegill & other sunfish (excl. crappie, rock bass, Roanoke bass) · Limit: 50 per day combined · No statewide length limits
• Striped bass (landlocked) · Limit: 4 per day combined (with hybrids) · No fish under 20 in; reservoir exceptions

Boat Launch: East Launch →

13. Corbin Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Striped Bass)

Corbin Pond, Virginia

Named lake in the Hampton Roads & Tidewater region of Virginia.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 per day combined · No statewide length limits (lake exceptions apply)
• Bluegill & other sunfish (excl. crappie, rock bass, Roanoke bass) · Limit: 50 per day combined · No statewide length limits
• Striped bass (landlocked) · Limit: 4 per day combined (with hybrids) · No fish under 20 in; reservoir exceptions

Boat Launch: East Launch →

14. Dardens Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Striped Bass)

Dardens Pond, Virginia

Named lake in the Hampton Roads & Tidewater region of Virginia.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 per day combined · No statewide length limits (lake exceptions apply)
• Bluegill & other sunfish (excl. crappie, rock bass, Roanoke bass) · Limit: 50 per day combined · No statewide length limits
• Striped bass (landlocked) · Limit: 4 per day combined (with hybrids) · No fish under 20 in; reservoir exceptions

Boat Launch: East Launch →

15. Lake Drummond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Striped Bass)

Lake Drummond, Virginia

Named lake in the Hampton Roads & Tidewater region of Virginia.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 per day combined · No statewide length limits (lake exceptions apply)
• Bluegill & other sunfish (excl. crappie, rock bass, Roanoke bass) · Limit: 50 per day combined · No statewide length limits
• Striped bass (landlocked) · Limit: 4 per day combined (with hybrids) · No fish under 20 in; reservoir exceptions

Boat Launch: East Launch →

16. Duck Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Striped Bass)

Duck Pond, Virginia

Named lake in the Hampton Roads & Tidewater region of Virginia.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 per day combined · No statewide length limits (lake exceptions apply)
• Bluegill & other sunfish (excl. crappie, rock bass, Roanoke bass) · Limit: 50 per day combined · No statewide length limits
• Striped bass (landlocked) · Limit: 4 per day combined (with hybrids) · No fish under 20 in; reservoir exceptions

Boat Launch: East Launch →

17. Fire Pine Creek (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Fire Pine Creek, Virginia

Named lake in the Hampton Roads & Tidewater region of Virginia.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 per day combined · No statewide length limits (lake exceptions apply)
• Bluegill & other sunfish (excl. crappie, rock bass, Roanoke bass) · Limit: 50 per day combined · No statewide length limits

Boat Launch: East Launch →

18. Flag Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Striped Bass)

Flag Pond, Virginia

Named lake in the Hampton Roads & Tidewater region of Virginia.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 per day combined · No statewide length limits (lake exceptions apply)
• Bluegill & other sunfish (excl. crappie, rock bass, Roanoke bass) · Limit: 50 per day combined · No statewide length limits
• Striped bass (landlocked) · Limit: 4 per day combined (with hybrids) · No fish under 20 in; reservoir exceptions

Boat Launch: East Launch →

19. Flat Gut (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Striped Bass)

Flat Gut, Virginia

Named lake in the Hampton Roads & Tidewater region of Virginia.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 per day combined · No statewide length limits (lake exceptions apply)
• Bluegill & other sunfish (excl. crappie, rock bass, Roanoke bass) · Limit: 50 per day combined · No statewide length limits
• Striped bass (landlocked) · Limit: 4 per day combined (with hybrids) · No fish under 20 in; reservoir exceptions

Boat Launch: East Launch →

20. Fowling Gut (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Striped Bass)

Fowling Gut, Virginia

Named lake in the Hampton Roads & Tidewater region of Virginia.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 per day combined · No statewide length limits (lake exceptions apply)
• Bluegill & other sunfish (excl. crappie, rock bass, Roanoke bass) · Limit: 50 per day combined · No statewide length limits
• Striped bass (landlocked) · Limit: 4 per day combined (with hybrids) · No fish under 20 in; reservoir exceptions

Boat Launch: Captain Bob's Marina →

21. Gaskin Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Striped Bass)

Gaskin Pond, Virginia

Named lake in the Hampton Roads & Tidewater region of Virginia.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 per day combined · No statewide length limits (lake exceptions apply)
• Bluegill & other sunfish (excl. crappie, rock bass, Roanoke bass) · Limit: 50 per day combined · No statewide length limits
• Striped bass (landlocked) · Limit: 4 per day combined (with hybrids) · No fish under 20 in; reservoir exceptions

Boat Launch: Buzzard Point Marina →

22. Goose Lakes (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Striped Bass)

Goose Lakes, Virginia

Named lake in the Hampton Roads & Tidewater region of Virginia.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 per day combined · No statewide length limits (lake exceptions apply)
• Bluegill & other sunfish (excl. crappie, rock bass, Roanoke bass) · Limit: 50 per day combined · No statewide length limits
• Striped bass (landlocked) · Limit: 4 per day combined (with hybrids) · No fish under 20 in; reservoir exceptions

Boat Launch: Captain Zed's Boat Ramp →

23. Hairy Head Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Striped Bass)

Hairy Head Pond, Virginia

Named lake in the Hampton Roads & Tidewater region of Virginia.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 per day combined · No statewide length limits (lake exceptions apply)
• Bluegill & other sunfish (excl. crappie, rock bass, Roanoke bass) · Limit: 50 per day combined · No statewide length limits
• Striped bass (landlocked) · Limit: 4 per day combined (with hybrids) · No fish under 20 in; reservoir exceptions

Boat Launch: East Launch →

24. Lake Hampton (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Striped Bass)

Lake Hampton, Virginia

Named lake in the Hampton Roads & Tidewater region of Virginia.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 per day combined · No statewide length limits (lake exceptions apply)
• Bluegill & other sunfish (excl. crappie, rock bass, Roanoke bass) · Limit: 50 per day combined · No statewide length limits
• Striped bass (landlocked) · Limit: 4 per day combined (with hybrids) · No fish under 20 in; reservoir exceptions

Boat Launch: Sunset Creek Boat Ramp →

25. Hawkins Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Striped Bass)

Hawkins Pond, Virginia

Named lake in the Hampton Roads & Tidewater region of Virginia.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 per day combined · No statewide length limits (lake exceptions apply)
• Bluegill & other sunfish (excl. crappie, rock bass, Roanoke bass) · Limit: 50 per day combined · No statewide length limits
• Striped bass (landlocked) · Limit: 4 per day combined (with hybrids) · No fish under 20 in; reservoir exceptions

Boat Launch: East Launch →

26. Lake Holly (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Striped Bass)

Lake Holly, Virginia

Named lake in the Hampton Roads & Tidewater region of Virginia.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 per day combined · No statewide length limits (lake exceptions apply)
• Bluegill & other sunfish (excl. crappie, rock bass, Roanoke bass) · Limit: 50 per day combined · No statewide length limits
• Striped bass (landlocked) · Limit: 4 per day combined (with hybrids) · No fish under 20 in; reservoir exceptions

Boat Launch: East Launch →

27. Holy Neck Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Striped Bass)

Holy Neck Pond, Virginia

Named lake in the Hampton Roads & Tidewater region of Virginia.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 per day combined · No statewide length limits (lake exceptions apply)
• Bluegill & other sunfish (excl. crappie, rock bass, Roanoke bass) · Limit: 50 per day combined · No statewide length limits
• Striped bass (landlocked) · Limit: 4 per day combined (with hybrids) · No fish under 20 in; reservoir exceptions

Boat Launch: East Launch →

28. Horse Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Striped Bass)

Horse Pond, Virginia

Named lake in the Hampton Roads & Tidewater region of Virginia.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 per day combined · No statewide length limits (lake exceptions apply)
• Bluegill & other sunfish (excl. crappie, rock bass, Roanoke bass) · Limit: 50 per day combined · No statewide length limits
• Striped bass (landlocked) · Limit: 4 per day combined (with hybrids) · No fish under 20 in; reservoir exceptions

Boat Launch: East Launch →

29. Horseshoe Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Striped Bass)

Horseshoe Pond, Virginia

Named lake in the Hampton Roads & Tidewater region of Virginia.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 per day combined · No statewide length limits (lake exceptions apply)
• Bluegill & other sunfish (excl. crappie, rock bass, Roanoke bass) · Limit: 50 per day combined · No statewide length limits
• Striped bass (landlocked) · Limit: 4 per day combined (with hybrids) · No fish under 20 in; reservoir exceptions

Boat Launch: Captain Zed's Boat Ramp →

30. Jones Millpond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Striped Bass)

Jones Millpond, Virginia

Named lake in the Hampton Roads & Tidewater region of Virginia.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 per day combined · No statewide length limits (lake exceptions apply)
• Bluegill & other sunfish (excl. crappie, rock bass, Roanoke bass) · Limit: 50 per day combined · No statewide length limits
• Striped bass (landlocked) · Limit: 4 per day combined (with hybrids) · No fish under 20 in; reservoir exceptions

Boat Launch: East Launch →

31. Kibble Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Striped Bass)

Kibble Pond, Virginia

Named lake in the Hampton Roads & Tidewater region of Virginia.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 per day combined · No statewide length limits (lake exceptions apply)
• Bluegill & other sunfish (excl. crappie, rock bass, Roanoke bass) · Limit: 50 per day combined · No statewide length limits
• Striped bass (landlocked) · Limit: 4 per day combined (with hybrids) · No fish under 20 in; reservoir exceptions

Boat Launch: East Launch →

32. Lee Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Striped Bass)

Lee Pond, Virginia

Named lake in the Hampton Roads & Tidewater region of Virginia.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 per day combined · No statewide length limits (lake exceptions apply)
• Bluegill & other sunfish (excl. crappie, rock bass, Roanoke bass) · Limit: 50 per day combined · No statewide length limits
• Striped bass (landlocked) · Limit: 4 per day combined (with hybrids) · No fish under 20 in; reservoir exceptions

Boat Launch: Ware House Landing →

33. Level Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Striped Bass)

Level Pond, Virginia

Named lake in the Hampton Roads & Tidewater region of Virginia.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 per day combined · No statewide length limits (lake exceptions apply)
• Bluegill & other sunfish (excl. crappie, rock bass, Roanoke bass) · Limit: 50 per day combined · No statewide length limits
• Striped bass (landlocked) · Limit: 4 per day combined (with hybrids) · No fish under 20 in; reservoir exceptions

Boat Launch: Captain Zed's Boat Ramp →

34. Lowes Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Striped Bass)

Lowes Pond, Virginia

Named lake in the Hampton Roads & Tidewater region of Virginia.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 per day combined · No statewide length limits (lake exceptions apply)
• Bluegill & other sunfish (excl. crappie, rock bass, Roanoke bass) · Limit: 50 per day combined · No statewide length limits
• Striped bass (landlocked) · Limit: 4 per day combined (with hybrids) · No fish under 20 in; reservoir exceptions

Boat Launch: East Launch →

35. Milstead Creek (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Milstead Creek, Virginia

Named lake in the Hampton Roads & Tidewater region of Virginia.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 per day combined · No statewide length limits (lake exceptions apply)
• Bluegill & other sunfish (excl. crappie, rock bass, Roanoke bass) · Limit: 50 per day combined · No statewide length limits

Boat Launch: U.S. Army 3rd Port →

36. Morleys Gut (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Striped Bass)

Morleys Gut, Virginia

Named lake in the Hampton Roads & Tidewater region of Virginia.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 per day combined · No statewide length limits (lake exceptions apply)
• Bluegill & other sunfish (excl. crappie, rock bass, Roanoke bass) · Limit: 50 per day combined · No statewide length limits
• Striped bass (landlocked) · Limit: 4 per day combined (with hybrids) · No fish under 20 in; reservoir exceptions

Boat Launch: MARAD Boat Basin →

37. Mud Hole (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Striped Bass)

Mud Hole, Virginia

Named lake in the Hampton Roads & Tidewater region of Virginia.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 per day combined · No statewide length limits (lake exceptions apply)
• Bluegill & other sunfish (excl. crappie, rock bass, Roanoke bass) · Limit: 50 per day combined · No statewide length limits
• Striped bass (landlocked) · Limit: 4 per day combined (with hybrids) · No fish under 20 in; reservoir exceptions

Boat Launch: Wise Point Boat Ramp →

38. Nayses Bay (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Striped Bass)

Nayses Bay, Virginia

Named lake in the Hampton Roads & Tidewater region of Virginia.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 per day combined · No statewide length limits (lake exceptions apply)
• Bluegill & other sunfish (excl. crappie, rock bass, Roanoke bass) · Limit: 50 per day combined · No statewide length limits
• Striped bass (landlocked) · Limit: 4 per day combined (with hybrids) · No fish under 20 in; reservoir exceptions

Boat Launch: East Launch →

39. Norris Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Striped Bass)

Norris Pond, Virginia

Named lake in the Hampton Roads & Tidewater region of Virginia.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 per day combined · No statewide length limits (lake exceptions apply)
• Bluegill & other sunfish (excl. crappie, rock bass, Roanoke bass) · Limit: 50 per day combined · No statewide length limits
• Striped bass (landlocked) · Limit: 4 per day combined (with hybrids) · No fish under 20 in; reservoir exceptions

Boat Launch: Ingrams Bay Marina →

40. North Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Striped Bass)

North Pond, Virginia

Named lake in the Hampton Roads & Tidewater region of Virginia.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 per day combined · No statewide length limits (lake exceptions apply)
• Bluegill & other sunfish (excl. crappie, rock bass, Roanoke bass) · Limit: 50 per day combined · No statewide length limits
• Striped bass (landlocked) · Limit: 4 per day combined (with hybrids) · No fish under 20 in; reservoir exceptions

Boat Launch: Captain Zed's Boat Ramp →