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James River Bridge Fishing Pier, Newport News

6701 River Rd, Newport News, VA 23607
 
 
 
 
 
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Contact: 757-247-0364
One of the longest fishing piers on the East Coast, this pier is open from April through November. Excellent fishing ... More
James River Bridge Fishing Pier
 

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One of the longest fishing piers on the East Coast, this pier is open from April through November. Excellent fishing opportunities for croaker and spot are available year round, while striped bass, flounder, grey trout, and red drum are caught seasonally. A bait shop is also on site.
 
 
 
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Reviews for James River Bridge Fishing Pier: 86
 
 
 
 
 
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DONT GO
By Clyde, 4/24/13
SORRY TO SAY BUT THE NETS ARE RUINED THE FISHING AT THE JAMES RIVER PIER FOR SURE...
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No Keepers Any More
By Rink, 8/13/12
The state of Virginia began allowing commercial trawlers to fish its inshore waters a while back, and this has ruined the croaker fishing on the James River. Now you will only catch fish that escaped thru the trawlers' nets and are too small to keep. Do not waste your time, gas and bait to fish the James River at Newport News.
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By ralph, 6/13/12
I am planning a trip to the pier with my nephews in a couple weeks. Haven't been since my grandpa took me every year when I was a teen. He passed in 2000, and I now want to take my nephews. The questions I have is, how is the fishing, do you need a license and what are the different kinds of fish can you catch? I hope someone replies to my questions.
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First Time There.
By mark anthony, 4/27/12
My cuz (BB) took me there for the first time and i'm ready to go back again.had a good time,wish it was open all night.....one of the best fishing pier's i''ve fish at in a long time.
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On my way
By Wayne, 4/21/12
at "space" who wrote question on 4-19-12 the bait spot is Wilcox Bait & Tackle Inc 9501 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA (757) 595-5537 ‎ I call them earlier and they said the croakers are in NOW. I am packing my bags and Leaving New Jersey at 2AM. to be there when they open at 9AM Saturday morning 4-20-12 -- Hope to see U there... 2 short guys from NJ. (smile)
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Spots &Croakers Run WHEN?
By space, 4/19/12
Never been so I'm trying to find out how's the fishing and whats the best time to go! Is there any bait shops or do I have to bring own? Coming from the Carolinas!
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We need more information
By Billy, 4/12/12
I have fished at the JRFP since it opened, and I know years back you didn't need a license. I am confused now as to whether you need a license or not. I am over 65 now and don't need a license, but I still have to register with the fishermens thing they have now, I was just wondering if the pier stil covers, or do I need to bring my writen numbers with me?
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What can you say
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 12/24/11
The price you pay to get out on the pier is not good. Because you fish the tides everybody knows fishing is at it's best during tide changes and the time they open and close doe not allow you to fish both tides.lighting could be little better.bathroom sucks need to clean and paint change toilets. Just one thang I can say is when fishing is good it is good and when it is bad it is bad.the fishing use to be really good about five years ago it has really declined each year. I have been going there for about 20 year.
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HOMELESS SHELTER
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 7/30/11
THEY NEED TO MONITOR THE PIER MORE DO TO THE HOMELESS LOOKAT THE END OF THE PIER. SHOPPING CARTS,ALCOHOL. VERY FAMILY UNFRIENDLY
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Prices
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 5/20/11
I like the JR Fishing Pier but they need to post the prices on their web site. I am now a senior, and I need to know if I get a discount. Do I need a license or does the pier cover that with the fishing price? What ages person doesn't need a license and if you are from out of state what do you need?
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