river in Virginia, USA
The big, wild middle reach of the Roanoke - called the Staunton locally - with landlocked stripers running up from Buggs Island Lake. Located in the middle Roanoke River (locally the Staunton) between Leesville Dam and Buggs Island Lake.
Staunton River is a river in Virginia, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Staunton River can target species including Black Crappie, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Striped Bass, White Bass, and White Crappie. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Staunton River.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Staunton River. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Staunton River:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Staunton River:
Anglers at Staunton River can target species including Black Crappie, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Striped Bass, White Bass, and White Crappie. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Staunton River before you cast a line.
Staunton River is a river in Virginia, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.