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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. Striped Bass

  2. Striped Bass

    There is a 15.87% catch rate for Striped Bass, based on 33 Striped Bass counted.

    Richmond Striped Bass Counts Chart
    Striped

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  3. White Perch

  4. White Perch

    There is a 13.94% catch rate for White Perch, based on 29 White Perch counted.

    Richmond White Perch Counts Chart
    White

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  5. Flathead Catfish

  6. Flathead Catfish

    There is a 10.58% catch rate for Flathead Catfish, based on 22 Flathead Catfish counted.

    Richmond Flathead Catfish Counts Chart
    Flathead

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  7. American Shad

  8. American Shad

    There is a 7.21% catch rate for American Shad, based on 15 American Shad counted.

    Richmond American Shad Counts Chart
    American

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  9. Blueback Herring

  10. Blueback Herring

    There is a 6.25% catch rate for Blueback Herring, based on 13 Blueback Herring counted.

    Richmond Blueback Herring Counts Chart
    Blueback

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  11. Bluegill

  12. Bluegill

    There is a 6.25% catch rate for Bluegill, based on 13 Bluegill counted.

    Richmond Bluegill Counts Chart
    Bluegill

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  13. Pumpkinseed Sunfish

  14. Pumpkinseed Sunfish

    There is a 5.77% catch rate for Pumpkinseed Sunfish, based on 12 Pumpkinseed Sunfish counted.

    Richmond Pumpkinseed Sunfish Counts Chart
    Pumpkinseed

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  15. Channel Catfish

  16. Channel Catfish

    There is a 5.29% catch rate for Channel Catfish, based on 11 Channel Catfish counted.

    Richmond Channel Catfish Counts Chart
    Channel

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  17. Largemouth Bass

  18. Largemouth Bass

    There is a 4.33% catch rate for Largemouth Bass, based on 9 Largemouth Bass counted.

    Richmond Largemouth Bass Counts Chart
    Largemouth

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  19. Redbreast Sunfish

  20. Redbreast Sunfish

    There is a 3.85% catch rate for Redbreast Sunfish, based on 8 Redbreast Sunfish counted.

    Richmond Redbreast Sunfish Counts Chart
    Redbreast

    ENLARGE RICHMOND REDBREAST SUNFISH COUNTS CHART


Recommendations above based on 24 species of fish and 208 fish counted for July 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 (124 years).

Last Update: 7/3/2024 2:01:12 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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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. White Crappie24


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  1. Green Top Sporting Goods
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