Amherst County · stream · order 3 river · ~6 cfs typical
Higginbotham Creek
Higginbotham Creek is a stream 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°
61°
8 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
93°
65°
12 mph
5%
Sun
Showers
80°
69°
11 mph
78%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
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
- Williams Creek0.1 mi
- Sweetbriar Lake1.8 mi
- Tribulation Creek2.7 mi
- Huff Creek3.2 mi
- Cox Branch3.1 mi
- Early Lake3.4 mi
- Rutledge Creek3.0 mi
- Turner Creek3.5 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.
Higginbotham Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Higginbotham Creek?+
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 Higginbotham Creek?+
Higginbotham Creek is a stream in Amherst County, Virginia. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.