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Richmond Fishing



Richmond Fishing Forecast

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data for fishing Richmond, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:
  1. Bluegill

  2. Bluegill

    There is a 19.86% catch rate for Bluegill, based on 28 Bluegill counted.

    Richmond Bluegill Counts Chart
    Bluegill

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  3. Redbreast Sunfish

  4. Redbreast Sunfish

    There is a 16.31% catch rate for Redbreast Sunfish, based on 23 Redbreast Sunfish counted.

    Richmond Redbreast Sunfish Counts Chart
    Redbreast

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  5. Black Crappie

  6. Black Crappie

    There is a 8.51% catch rate for Black Crappie, based on 12 Black Crappie counted.

    Richmond Black Crappie Counts Chart
    Black

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  7. Chain Pickerel

  8. Chain Pickerel

    There is a 7.8% catch rate for Chain Pickerel, based on 11 Chain Pickerel counted.

    Richmond Chain Pickerel Counts Chart
    Chain

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  9. Largemouth Bass

  10. Largemouth Bass

    There is a 7.8% catch rate for Largemouth Bass, based on 11 Largemouth Bass counted.

    Richmond Largemouth Bass Counts Chart
    Largemouth

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  11. Channel Catfish

  12. Channel Catfish

    There is a 5.67% catch rate for Channel Catfish, based on 8 Channel Catfish counted.

    Richmond Channel Catfish Counts Chart
    Channel

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  13. Pumpkinseed Sunfish

  14. Pumpkinseed Sunfish

    There is a 5.67% catch rate for Pumpkinseed Sunfish, based on 8 Pumpkinseed Sunfish counted.

    Richmond Pumpkinseed Sunfish Counts Chart
    Pumpkinseed

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  15. White Perch

  16. White Perch

    There is a 4.26% catch rate for White Perch, based on 6 White Perch counted.

    Richmond White Perch Counts Chart
    White

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  17. Flathead Catfish

  18. Flathead Catfish

    There is a 3.55% catch rate for Flathead Catfish, based on 5 Flathead Catfish counted.

    Richmond Flathead Catfish Counts Chart
    Flathead

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  19. Yellow Perch

  20. Yellow Perch

    There is a 3.55% catch rate for Yellow Perch, based on 5 Yellow Perch counted.

    Richmond Yellow Perch Counts Chart
    Yellow

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Recommendations above based on 23 species of fish and 141 fish counted for September around Richmond.

To date, there are 44 species of fish and a total of 1655 fish counted for Richmond and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 12/31/1900 (123 years).

Last Update: 9/19/2023 3:35:46 PM

*** PLEASE NOTE ***
Please check local, state/province, and federal laws before fishing for any species found on this site. All data is based on historical data found for this area, and in some cases as far back as the year 1600.

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Top Richmond Fishing Spots

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The Top 10 Fishing Spots for Richmond are the following:

  1. WHITE BANK PARK - SWIFT


  2. Hopewell Marina Boat Ramp


  3. Whippernock Marina Boat Ramp


  4. GROUND SQUIRREL BRIDGE - SOUTH ANNA


  5. Shields Point


  6. Belfast Bank


  7. Yarmouth Creek


  8. Eagle Bottom


  9. Morris Creek


  10. wreck-7735


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  1. Green Top Sporting Goods
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