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Fowling Gut Water Details - VA

Fowling Gut is a quiet lake in Accomack County, Virginia, offering convenient access with two nearby marinas, the closest just 0.27 miles away. Anglers can enjoy the peaceful surroundings and easy access to nearby towns like Black Point Landing, Birch Town, and Chincoteague. Nearby attractions such as Curtis Merritt Harbor, Captain Bob's Marina, and Pine Grove Campground make it a great destination for a full day on the water.

This named-water page is not a claim that fishing is legal, safe, or productive here. Check public access, local regulations, fish-consumption advisories, and posted closures before fishing.

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State fishing records

Black Crappie 4 lbs. 14 oz. (1967) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Black Crappie 4 lbs. 10 oz. (1994) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Blue Catfish 143 lbs. (2011) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Bluegill Sunfish 4 lbs. 8 oz. (1970) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Bluegill Sunfish NO ENTRY TO DATE; MINIMUM WEIGHT TO QUALIFY IS 2 LBS. — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Bowfin 17 lbs. 8 oz. (1964) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Bowfin 16 lbs. 8 oz. (2004) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Brook Trout 5 lbs. 15 oz. (2019) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Brown Trout 18 lbs. 11 oz. (1979) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Brown Trout 14 lbs. 12 oz. (1990) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Common Carp 49 lbs. 4 oz. (1986) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Chain Pickerel 7 lbs. 12 oz. (1974) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Chain Pickerel 7 lbs. 10 oz. (1996) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Channel Catfish 32 lbs. (1980) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Channel Catfish 31 lbs. 8 oz. (1992) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Coho Salmon 8 lbs. 12 oz. (1971) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Fallfish 3 lbs. 13 oz. (2025) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Flathead Catfish 68 lbs. 12 oz. (2018) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Freshwater Drum 29 lbs. 6 oz. (2018) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Gar 25 lbs. 2 oz. (1987) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Hybrid Striped Bass 15 lbs. 13 oz. (2016) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Lake Trout 5 lbs. 6 oz. (1966) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Largemouth Bass 16 lbs. 4 oz. (1985) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Muskie (including Tiger) 45 lbs. 8 oz. (2007) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Northern Pike 31 lbs. 4 oz. (1994) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Rainbow Trout 14 lbs. 12 oz. (2024) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Redear Sunfish 4 lbs. 12 oz. (1986) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Roanoke Bass 2 lbs. 9 oz. (2005) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Rock Bass 2 lbs. 2 oz. (1986) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Sauger 5 lbs. 8 oz. (1972) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Sauger 3 lbs. (2010) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Saugeye 6 lbs. 8 oz. (2023) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Smallmouth Bass 8 lbs. 1 oz. (2003) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Spotted Bass 6 lbs. 10 oz. (1976) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Spotted Bass 4 lbs. 12 oz. (2020) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Striped Bass 53 lbs. 7 oz. (2000) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Sunfish (all/other) NO ENTRY TO DATE; MINIMUM WEIGHT TO QUALIFY IS 1 LB. — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Walleye 22 lbs. 8 oz. (1973) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Walleye 15 lbs. 15 oz. (2000) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
White Bass 6 lbs. 13 oz. (1989) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
White Catfish 7 lbs. 6 oz. (1992) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
White Crappie NO ENTRY TO DATE; MINIMUM WEIGHT TO QUALIFY IS 3 LBS. — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
White Perch 3 lbs. 2 oz. (2012) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Yellow Perch 3 lbs. (2010) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Blue Catfish 68 lbs. 14 oz. (2022) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Bowfin 10 lbs. 12 oz. (2016) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Carp 60 lbs. (1970) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Common Carp 45 lbs. 7 oz. (2016) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Gar 23 lbs. 0 oz. (2021) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Goldfish 3 lbs. 9 oz. (2021) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Flathead Catfish 49 lbs. 3 oz. (2025) — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources

Official VA state-record fish are published by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources — records there are the state's, not a MonsterRodHolders list.

Fish species

Location facts

Marinas nearby2
Nearest marina (mi)0.27
CountyAccomack
Water typelake

Nearby towns & communities

  • Black Point Landing (0.76 mi)
  • Birch Town (1.69 mi)
  • Chincoteague (1.83 mi)

Nearby attractions