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Big Island Reservoir
Big Island Reservoir is a reservoir in Amherst 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
Overcast
90°
62°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
92°
67°
11 mph
13%
Sun
Showers
77°
69°
6 mph
77%
→ 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
- Hunting Creek0.1 mi
- Reed Creek1.0 mi
- Otter Creek1.3 mi
- Otter Lake1.3 mi
- Battery Creek1.3 mi
- Peters Creek2.0 mi
- Meadow Creek3.1 mi
- Cushaw Reservoir4.0 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.
Big Island Reservoir fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Big Island Reservoir?+
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 Big Island Reservoir?+
Big Island Reservoir is a reservoir in Amherst County, Virginia. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.