![]() ![]() Public boat ramps are located at Double Bridge, Jarratt, Carey’s Bridge, Peter’s Bridge, Hercules Landing, and Route 258 near Riverdale. The Southampton County portion has most of the big redear sunfish. A few smallmouth bass are found throughout the river, with more fish found upstream. They are generally found upriver in the summer and down river in the winter. Only a few rivers have them, but the Nottoway has quite a few with fish over one pound common. ![]() The Roanoke bass (more commonly known to locals as “rock bass” or “redeye”) is a species of special concern in Virginia. Bowfin and gar are common in the lower section.įishing for shad and herring can be excellent in March, April, and May, as they run up from the Chowan. The Nottoway produces some trophy fish, primarily redear sunfish and blue catfish. Panfishes, including bluegill, redbreast and redear sunfish, Roanoke bass, yellow perch, and black crappie are also common. It has a diverse fishery, ranging from bass (both largemouth and smallmouth) and catfish to shad and herring. It begins in Nottoway County, meanders through the Commonwealth’s piedmont and coastal plain then, at its confluence with the Blackwater River, forms the Chowan River in North Carolina. The Nottoway is a DCR designated state scenic river, with a minimum of development and good fishing for a variety of species. All American Shad inadvertently caught by anglers must be immediately released back into the water. It is now illegal for any person fishing this river to have American Shad in their possession. Moratorium on Possession of American Shad ![]()
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