Fishing near Richmond, VA

Built on the fall line of the James River, Richmond splits into two distinct fisheries: a non-tidal Piedmont stretch of smallmouth bass and muskellunge above the 14th Street Bridge, and a world-class tidal section below it known for blue catfish, largemouth, and striped bass. It's one of the most fishery-rich urban settings in the eastern United States, and the only city river with Class III–IV whitewater downtown. Nearby Lake Anna, the Chickahominy River, and Lake Chesdin round out the local options.