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    Catfishing on the James River in Virginia can be a fishing trip of a lifetime.

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    James River is now a nationally recognized blue catfish fishery.

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    An former state record (102.25 pounds) was caught from the James in 2009.

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    The blue catfish population continuing to expand, both in numbers and in size, enhances the possibility of your catch of a lifetime.

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    Hundreds of 30 to 60 pound blue catfish are pulled from the tidal James each year.

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Bait & Tackle Shops

 
Dance's Sporting Goods

570 Southpark Boulevard,
Colonial Heights VA 23834 Map
M - F 8am-6pm
Sat 10am-4pm
Sun - Closed
Good Prices, Good Selection of Terminal Tackle, Hunting Gear, Pawn Shop
Gill Net Permits

Phone: 804-526-8399

Castaway's Sporting Goods

11600 Jefferson Davis Highway,
Chester, VA 23834 Map
Winter Hours
Mon-Fri :6:30 - 7:00
Sat: 6:00 - 7,00
Sun: 6:00 - 4:00

Live Eels, Frozen Shad
Phone: 804-706-9100

Geen Top Sporting Goods

10150 Lakeridge Parkway
Ashland, Virginia   Map

Mon-Fri :9:00 - 7:00,
Sat: 8:00 - 6:00
Sun: 9:00 - 5:00

Phone: 804-550-2188

Fish Tales Bait & Tackle

1501 W. Broadway,
Hopewell VA 23860 Map

Located just up the road,
less than 1 mile from the Hopewell Marina
Eels, minnows, frozen gizzard shad
Nice selection of fresh and salt water tackle
Caters to catfishermen

Phone: 804-452-2220

James River Tackle
1410 W. City Point Road
Hopewell, VA  Map
Hours
Sunday 8am - 1:30pm
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday CLOSED
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 6pm
Saturday 7am - 6pm
Phone: 804-668-5866

Best Fishing For Blue Catfish In The State