Isle of Wight County · stream · order 8 river · ~10,827 cfs typical
James River
James River is a stream in Isle of Wight 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
Partly cloudy
90°
72°
10 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
91°
70°
15 mph
6%
Sun
Storms
91°
73°
17 mph
63%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
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
- Nansemond River2.2 mi
- Ragged Island Creek2.6 mi
- Cooper Creek2.7 mi
- Bleakhorn Creek2.9 mi
- Streeter Creek3.2 mi
- Chuckatuck Creek3.0 mi
- Hoffler Creek3.7 mi
- Mathews Lake4.0 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.
James River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish James 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 James River?+
James River is a stream in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.