Lancaster County · stream · order 3 river · ~7 cfs typical
McMahon Swamp
McMahon Swamp is a stream in Lancaster 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
87°
67°
6 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
88°
69°
13 mph
6%
Sun
Drizzle
93°
70°
11 mph
57%
→ 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
- Belwood Swamp1.3 mi
- Little Branch2.6 mi
- Blakemore Millpond2.6 mi
- Twin Branch Millpond2.8 mi
- Davis Millpond3.0 mi
- Senior Creek3.8 mi
- Balls Millpond4.4 mi
- Midway Creek4.8 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.
McMahon Swamp fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish McMahon Swamp?+
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 McMahon Swamp?+
McMahon Swamp is a stream in Lancaster County, Virginia. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.