Fishing for Musky, Northern Pike, Chain Pickerel, Sauger, Bowfin in Virginia.

Virginia offers unique fishing opportunities. Listed below find information about species of fish found in Virginia which may not be featured in the main section of AA-Fishing.com.

Musky - Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
World Record: 69.9 lbs

Northern Pike
Esox Lucius
IFGA Record: 55.1 lbs

Chain Pickerel
Esox niger
World Record: 9.4 lbs.
A freshwater fish in the pike family easily identified by the "chain-like marking along its sides. It can be found in the northwest, northeast and southeast sections of the USA. Its primary food source is smaller fish and is known to lie in wait to ambush its prey. While it can be eaten it is not considered one of the better sport fishes for table fare. The chain peickere can be caught on fish-imitation lures and live or cut bait. Watch the sharp teeth when handling. Prefers water temperatures from 62 to 70 degrees. Also known as pickerel, eastern pickerel, pike, grass pike, jackfish, jack and others.

Sauger
Stizostedion canadense
World Record: 17.7 lbs.

Bowfin
Amia calva
World Record: 21.5 lbs.

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Virginia Lakes

When fishing for these fish in Virginia, you are likely to find them in some of the larger lakes in Virginia including Lake Merriweather, Lake Moomaw, Lake Anna, Lake Manassas, Claytor Lake, Leesville Reservoir, Lake Chesdin, Kerr Lake, Lake Drummond and Swift Creek Reservoir plus smaller lakes as well as in ponds and rivers throughout VA. Click here for a detailed list of Virginia fishing lakes.