Fishing near Highland Springs in Henrico County, VA

5 Rating based on 1 Reviews
  • Most Caught Species: American Shad, Smallmouth Bass, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish
  • # of fishing spots within 25 miles: 7
  • # of reports within 25 miles: 14
  •  
  • Discuss Highland Springs area fishing in our Virginia Fishing Forum

Highland Springs Fishing Photos

James River Striper near Highland Springs

James River Striper

Driving away from downtown Richmond on 14th St., cross the Mayo Bridge and park immediately in area on right. Walk back towards bridge and down trail to left. Fish below the Fall Line rapids.
Added by: jahnman
View Full Size
James River Small Mouth near Highland Springs

James River Small Mouth

She ain't big ,but she's pretty!
Added by: justtexguy
View Full Size
James River Cat near Highland Springs

James River Cat

Just fishing the James River near Browns Island!
Added by: justtexguy
View Full Size
First yak trip near Highland Springs

First yak trip

Ready to go
Added by: jahnman
View Full Size
First yak trip near Highland Springs

First yak trip

Ready to roll
Added by: jahnman
View Full Size
First yak trip near Highland Springs

First yak trip

Bow view
Added by: jahnman
View Full Size

Top Fishing Spots near Highland Springs

South Anna River
South Anna River

Avg. Rating: 0
# Reviews:
Views: 779

Swift Creek Lake
Swift Creek Lake

Avg. Rating: 0
# Reviews:
Views: 522

Swift Creek Reservoir
Swift Creek Reservoir

Avg. Rating: 0
# Reviews:
Views: 225

Swift Creek
Swift Creek

Avg. Rating: 0
# Reviews:
Views: 99

Pamunkey River
Pamunkey River

Avg. Rating: 0
# Reviews:
Views: 108

Chickahominy Lake
Chickahominy Lake

Avg. Rating: 5
# Reviews: 1
Views: 1855

Highland Springs Area Fish Species

Recent Highland Springs Fishing Reports

Shad Run Fishing Report Apr 09, 2010

Shad Run

James River -

Fished the James River in Richmond for the annual shad run....

No Reviews Views:
Review Report
Created by: bigjim
Map It
Shad run Fishing Report Apr 09, 2010

Shad run

James River -

Day three of the shad run. Had both Clay and Porter with me. We caught 55 fish in total, including Hickories, Whites, White perch, and a catfish....

No Reviews Views:
Review Report
Created by: bigjim
Map It
Day 2 of shad run Fishing Report Apr 09, 2010

Day 2 of shad run

James River -

Fished the James for shad. Caught American and Hickory shad. Mostly hickories....

No Reviews Views:
Review Report
Created by: bigjim
Map It
Shad run day 4 Fishing Report Apr 09, 2010

Shad run day 4

James River -

Fished only long enought to catch bait for catfishing....

No Reviews Views:
Review Report
Created by: bigjim
Map It
James River shad 1 Fishing Report Apr 19, 2009

James River shad 1

James River -

Fishing for Shad on the James River...

Avg. Rating: 3
# Reviews: 1 Views:
Review Report
Created by: bigjim
Map It
James River Striper Fishing Report May 18, 2009

James River Striper

Richmond, VA -

Fished the banks of the James next to the Mayo bridge at peak low tide in the heat of the day with 2-3oz diamond spoons. Caught 14 in an hour and 45 ...

Avg. Rating: 4
# Reviews: 1 Views:
Review Report
Created by: jahnman
Map It

Baits and Tackle used near Highland Springs

Check Prices

  • dart and spoon
  • dart and maribu

Wet Fly Check Prices

  • Used crawfish imitation available from Orvis at Broad Street, and black woolly buggers

Nightcrawler Check Prices

  • slip bobber
    split shot
    small hook
    10# test line

Tube Check Prices

  • Zoom tube with 3/8 oz tube weight

Saltwater Spoon Check Prices

  • 2-3oz Diamond spoon

Minnow Check Prices

Stick Bait Check Prices

  • Gulp Superworm 7" green and brown

Marabou / Bucktail Jig Check Prices

  • Fished a dart & spoon rig.
  • Tried shad darts and spoons with little luck. Then I turned to a double marabou jig rig (white) and began catching fish steadily. It was not fast and furious but it was steady. Fly rodders were doing the best using sinking line. Clay tried his fly rod with floating line with very poor results, especially compared to their every cast output.

Worm Check Prices

  • Carolina riggin a 5" Senko Worm throwing up and working down the point.

Plastic Swimbait Check Prices

  • Shakey Head

Stay Updated

Sign up for our weekly newsletter to stay updated on Highland Springs fishing and other Virginia fishing. You'll also receive community updates, invites to try new features and promotions from our partners.

VA Fish Finder

Social Links