Southampton County · stream · order 4 river · ~28 cfs typical
Poplar Swamp
Poplar Swamp is a stream in Southampton 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
89°
63°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
91°
70°
11 mph
2%
Sun
Showers
92°
66°
13 mph
71%
→ 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
- Rivers Pond2.3 mi
- Nicholson Creek2.5 mi
- Angelico Creek2.9 mi
- Musgrave Branch3.4 mi
- Popes Millpond (historical)3.9 mi
- Fox Branch4.1 mi
- Cobb Branch4.1 mi
- Hornet Swamp4.4 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.
Poplar Swamp fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Poplar 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 Poplar Swamp?+
Poplar Swamp is a stream in Southampton County, Virginia. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.