Fishing in the Northern VA & Potomac

Potomac River offers excellent fishing in the Northern VA & Potomac of Virginia with good public access.

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

Potomac River, Virginia

Potomac River offers excellent fishing in the Northern VA & Potomac 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 →

2. Occoquan Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Occoquan Reservoir, Virginia

Occoquan Reservoir offers excellent fishing in the Northern VA & Potomac of Virginia with good public access.

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

Boat Launch: Fountainhead Park Boat Launch →

3. Burke Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Burke Lake, Virginia

Burke Lake offers excellent fishing in the Northern VA & Potomac of Virginia with good public access.

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

4. Alder Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Alder Lake, Virginia

Named lake in the Northern VA & Potomac region of Virginia.

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

5. Bettys Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Bettys Pond, Virginia

Named lake in the Northern VA & Potomac region of Virginia.

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

Boat Launch: Coles Point Marina →

6. Bills Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Bills Pond, Virginia

Named lake in the Northern VA & Potomac region of Virginia.

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

7. Black Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Black Pond, Virginia

Named lake in the Northern VA & Potomac region of Virginia.

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

8. Blackbeard Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Blackbeard Pond, Virginia

Named lake in the Northern VA & Potomac region of Virginia.

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

Boat Launch: Coles Point Marina →

9. Cedar Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Cedar Lake, Virginia

Named lake in the Northern VA & Potomac region of Virginia.

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

10. Cherry Grove Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Cherry Grove Pond, Virginia

Named lake in the Northern VA & Potomac region of Virginia.

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

Boat Launch: Coles Point Marina →

11. Lake Cotting (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Lake Cotting, Virginia

Named lake in the Northern VA & Potomac region of Virginia.

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

Boat Launch: Bull Run Marina →

12. Fosters Millpond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Fosters Millpond, Virginia

Named lake in the Northern VA & Potomac region of Virginia.

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

13. Haislip Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Haislip Pond, Virginia

Named lake in the Northern VA & Potomac region of Virginia.

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

14. Herring Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Herring Pond, Virginia

Named lake in the Northern VA & Potomac region of Virginia.

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

Boat Launch: Coles Point Marina →

15. Hunters Millpond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Hunters Millpond, Virginia

Named lake in the Northern VA & Potomac region of Virginia.

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

Boat Launch: Wilmont Boat Ramp →

16. Jones Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Jones Pond, Virginia

Named lake in the Northern VA & Potomac region of Virginia.

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

Boat Launch: Machodoc Creek Marina →

17. Long Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Long Pond, Virginia

Named lake in the Northern VA & Potomac region of Virginia.

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

Boat Launch: Coles Point Marina →

18. Owens Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Owens Pond, Virginia

Named lake in the Northern VA & Potomac region of Virginia.

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

Boat Launch: Buzzard Point Marina →

19. Porridge Pot (Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass)

Porridge Pot, Virginia

Named lake in the Northern VA & Potomac region of Virginia.

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

20. Sloop Gut (Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass)

Sloop Gut, Virginia

Named lake in the Northern VA & Potomac region of Virginia.

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

Boat Launch: Curtis Merritt Harbor →

21. Spring Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Spring Lake, Virginia

Named lake in the Northern VA & Potomac region of Virginia.

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

Boat Launch: Lake Anne Access Area →

22. Tippecanoe Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Tippecanoe Lake, Virginia

Named lake in the Northern VA & Potomac region of Virginia.

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

23. Silver Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Silver Lake, Virginia

Named lake in the Northern VA & Potomac region of Virginia.

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

24. Abel Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Abel Lake, Virginia

Named lake in the Northern VA & Potomac region of Virginia.

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

25. Accotink Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Accotink Lake, Virginia

Named lake in the Northern VA & Potomac region of Virginia.

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

Boat Launch: Burke Lake Boat Ramp →

26. Airlie Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Airlie Lake, Virginia

Named lake in the Northern VA & Potomac region of Virginia.

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

27. Aldred Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Aldred Pond, Virginia

Named lake in the Northern VA & Potomac region of Virginia.

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

28. Apple Mountain Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Apple Mountain Lake, Virginia

Named lake in the Northern VA & Potomac region of Virginia.

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

Boat Launch: Front Royal Golf Club Boat Landing →

29. Apple Mountain Upper Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Apple Mountain Upper Lake, Virginia

Named lake in the Northern VA & Potomac region of Virginia.

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

Boat Launch: Front Royal Golf Club Boat Landing →

30. Archbold Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Archbold Lake, Virginia

Named lake in the Northern VA & Potomac region of Virginia.

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

Boat Launch: Rte 7 Boat Ramp →

31. Ardarra Farm Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Ardarra Farm Lake, Virginia

Named lake in the Northern VA & Potomac region of Virginia.

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

32. Arrowhead Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Arrowhead Lake, Virginia

Named lake in the Northern VA & Potomac region of Virginia.

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

33. Ashbys Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Ashbys Pond, Virginia

Named lake in the Northern VA & Potomac region of Virginia.

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

34. Bagley Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Bagley Pond, Virginia

Named lake in the Northern VA & Potomac region of Virginia.

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

35. Balls Millpond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Balls Millpond, Virginia

Named lake in the Northern VA & Potomac region of Virginia.

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

36. Barlows Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Barlows Pond, Virginia

Named lake in the Northern VA & Potomac region of Virginia.

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

37. Barr Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Barr Pond, Virginia

Named lake in the Northern VA & Potomac region of Virginia.

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

38. Barricks Millpond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Barricks Millpond, Virginia

Named lake in the Northern VA & Potomac region of Virginia.

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

Boat Launch: Mill Creek Landing Public Boat Ramp →

39. Barricks Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Barricks Pond, Virginia

Named lake in the Northern VA & Potomac region of Virginia.

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

Boat Launch: Mill Creek Landing Public Boat Ramp →

40. Baylors Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Baylors Pond, Virginia

Named lake in the Northern VA & Potomac region of Virginia.

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

Boat Launch: Wilmont Boat Ramp →