James River Catfishing
Catfishing on
the James
River in
Virginia can
be a fishing
trip of a
lifetime.
Trophy blue
catfish are
caught on a
daily basis.
And according
to Bob
Greenlee,
district
fisheries
biologist for
VDGIF(
Virginia
Department of
Game and
Inland
Fisheries
),
the James River
is now a
nationally
recognized
blue catfish
fishery.
Anglers from
all over the
country have
heard of the
James River
and its
monster
catfish
and
catching a
trophy catfish
is not an
unrealistic
expectation by
any means.
The current state record of 143 pounds was caught on the Kerr Lake, June 18, 2011 by Nick Anderson, a veteran
catfisherman.
With the blue
catfish
population
continuing to
expand, both
in numbers and
in size, and
along with the
spirit of
catch-and-release
displayed among the
serious
catfishermen, only
enhances the
possibility of
your
catch of a
lifetime.
However I
would
recommend
using a
guide
your first
trip to the
James River to
get somewhat
familiar with
the river. I
have even
heard of
guides from
other areas
that will use
a guide the
first time on
the James.
Being a tidal
river, of
course you
have to keep
tabs on the
tide, the
wind,
shallows, and
barges to
mention just
a few things.
The barges and
cargo ships
can be
unbelievable
quiet to be as
large as they
are and can
sneak up on
you when you
least expect
them.
Click
on the Website Button below and
come on in and take a look. Lots
of information about the area. Including the Lower James River, lodging, restaurants, ramps, bait, charts and more.
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