r/FishingRVA • u/804__cole • 23h ago
Late afternoon on the appomattox
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Largemouth smoked the paddle tail like it was a topwater
r/FishingRVA • u/Idc-f-off • 11h ago
Last year’s Forest Hill Park meetup was awesome, with a great mix of families, kids, newer anglers, and experienced fishermen all getting together and putting fish on the bank. We’re excited to bring it back again this year and add an early-morning James River portion to the day.
🎣 7:00 AM–10:30 AM — James River / 42nd Street Entrance🎣
We’ll start the morning at the 42nd Street access targeting smallmouth bass on the James.
If you’ve wanted to learn how to fish the river but haven’t really known where to start, come join us. You don’t need to already know how to wade or target smallmouth. We’d love to show you the basics, talk through tackle and techniques, and help you get comfortable fishing this section of the James.
Experienced river anglers are obviously welcome too!
🎣 10:30 AM–1:30 PM — Forest Hill Park🎣
At 10:30, we’ll transition over to Forest Hill Park for the main family-friendly portion of the meetup.
The pond holds catfish, largemouth bass, and plenty of panfish, making it a great spot for kids, families, first-time anglers, or anyone who wants a more relaxed fishing setup.
If you’re bringing kids or don’t want to do the river portion, feel free to simply meet us at Forest Hill at 10:30 AM.
At Forest Hill, we’ll be gathering near the gazebo shown on the map.
Parking note: the South of the James Market is also held at Forest Hill Park on Saturdays. It’s a great event and worth checking out while you’re there, but please be mindful that it can bring additional traffic and take up some of the surrounding parking.
Saturday, September 19, 2026
42nd Street: 7:00–10:30 AM
Forest Hill Park: 10:30 AM–1:30 PM
All experience levels are welcome. Come fish, meet some local anglers, learn something new, or help somebody else catch their first fish.
Hope to see a bunch of you out there! 🎣
r/FishingRVA • u/Idc-f-off • Apr 08 '26
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r/FishingRVA • u/804__cole • 23h ago
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Largemouth smoked the paddle tail like it was a topwater
r/FishingRVA • u/Idc-f-off • 2d ago
r/FishingRVA • u/Potential-Charge-573 • 1d ago
one was caught on the prickly pear and another on a ned rig
r/FishingRVA • u/Striking_Pipe1006 • 2d ago
I got the bluegill in my net and took a picture and a second later this guy wanted breakfast. I was able to get the hook out of the fish but had to cut my net as I fought with him for 5 minutes and he would not let it go.
r/FishingRVA • u/Responsible-Race4764 • 2d ago
Not really RVA specific, but wondering if anyone has had any luck hitting some of the nearby saltwater spots. I just got a new kayak and was interested in hitting up the york maybe around west point. Just curious if anyone has any experience in that.
r/FishingRVA • u/avawava122 • 2d ago
Im just getting into fishing and wanted to know if there were any local groups that go out on fishing trips that would be open to beginners
r/FishingRVA • u/Striking_Pipe1006 • 3d ago
I really like the pattern on the second one and love the coloring on third. Hope everyone has good day.
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r/FishingRVA • u/Idc-f-off • 8d ago
Appamattox river on live bait
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r/FishingRVA • u/Unlucky_Party_3058 • 11d ago
In my travels I've fished the North and South Anna rivers with good results wading for smallmouth, sunfish, whatever bites. Last time I was in the area I crossed the Little River and was wondering if anyone has info on it? It looks like there's little if any public access to it. If so, maybe it's a great place for some unpressured UL panfishing and smallies? On Google Maps it looks very wadeable with a decent amount of riffles and pools. I appreciate any info from yall locals.
r/FishingRVA • u/Idc-f-off • 12d ago
Using a rainbow trout 5” senko wacky worm style.
Great work!
r/FishingRVA • u/iraqistorm • 12d ago
Been great weather for wading out in the James, and the fish are biting despite the heat.
Caught this little greedy fella on a micro popper.
r/FishingRVA • u/Potential-Charge-573 • 13d ago
I’ve live in rva for 4 years and i just got into fishing again and there’s a lot of places up here. I’ve tried all the small lakes and most of the time get skunked, river is the only part where i’ve got consistent bites, I see people post about pump house park on here alot but my buddies and others talk of times about the pipeline being the best. Which is better in your guys’s opinions?
r/FishingRVA • u/Entire-Priority-5382 • 14d ago
My dad turns 65 in October and I want to bring him fishing. I don’t care much for fishing but I want him to have a great time. Are there any recommendation for charter boats? We live in the King William area, about 25 minutes outside of Richmond.