Pigg River

Boat Ramps: 2
Access Points: 2
Species: 16

The Pigg River flows approximately 75 miles through Franklin County, Virginia before emptying into Leesville Lake. This picturesque freestone/sand river offers diverse fishing opportunities throughout the year, with both stocked trout sections and natural habitat for various warm water species. Located near Rocky Mount, the Pigg River is known for its well-maintained public fishing areas, particularly at Waid Recreation Park, and its excellent wade fishing conditions. The river was once blocked by dams, including Power Dam which stood for over 100 years, but a 2016 dam removal project restored connectivity to the entire waterway, enhancing fish migration and improving the overall ecosystem.

Virginia licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Pigg River and what's needed to catch them.

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Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

Smallmouth Bass

Micropterus dolomieu

Rainbow Trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Brown Trout

Salmo trutta

Muskellunge

Esox masquinongy

Black Crappie

Pomoxis nigromaculatus

Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

Flathead Catfish

Pylodictis olivaris

Green Sunfish

Lepomis cyanellus

Northern Hogsucker

Hypentelium nigricans

Pumpkinseed

Lepomis gibbosus

Redbreast Sunfish

Lepomis auritus

Rock Bass

Ambloplites rupestris

Striped Bass

Morone saxatilis

White Crappie

Pomoxis annularis

White Sucker

Catostomus commersonii

Fish stocking schedule

Latest 5 stockings

Brook TroutOct 9, 2026
Rainbow TroutOct 9, 2026
Brook TroutMay 8, 2026
Rainbow TroutMay 8, 2026
Brook TroutApr 24, 2026

Source

Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources

Updated Nov 13, 2026. Dates are as precise as the agency reports them.

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Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Pigg River. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

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Know where you can legally fish on Pigg River

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Virginia licenses and regulations

Virginia Boating Regulations

When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.

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Virginia Stream Access Laws

Virginia uses a strict navigable in fact test, where waterways must be capable of commercial trade and travel in their natural condition and public access is limited where navigable waters border private land. The state law isn’t fully developed and is arguably stricter than the federal title test. While state law is confusing and hasn’t been friendly to public access in the past, a 2015 court case opened up 14 rivers to public use that were previously off limits.

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Virginia Fishing License

A Virginia fishing license is required for residents and non-residents, age 16 and over.

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Virginia Fishing Regulations

This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.

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