James City County · gut · order 4 river · ~1 cfs typical
Back River
Back River is a gut in James City County, Virginia. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Virginia's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Mostly clear
91°
70°
13 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
91°
73°
18 mph
2%
Sun
Showers
91°
73°
15 mph
64%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Sandy Bay0.7 mi
- Powhatan Creek0.7 mi
- Passmore Creek1.4 mi
- Mill Creek1.4 mi
- Lake Powell2.1 mi
- Black Duck Gut2.1 mi
- Grays Creek2.3 mi
- Crouch Creek2.6 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official VA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Back River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Back River?+
Yes — Virginia requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Back River?+
Back River is a gut in James City County, Virginia. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.