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James River Fishing Pier

A public fishing pier spanning the James River near Newport News offering striped bass, catfish, and crab with excellent urban access. This guide uses current public-access research and links to the operating agency for trip-day verification.

5-DAY FORECAST

Tue, Sep 15

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Clear sky

79° / 61°

💨 9 mph

Wed, Sep 16

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Clear sky

84° / 62°

💨 6 mph

Thu, Sep 17

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Overcast

89° / 69°

💨 12 mph

Fri, Sep 18

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Drizzle

89° / 73°

💧 0.11"

💨 11 mph

Sat, Sep 19

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Light drizzle

80° / 75°

💧 0.01"

💨 14 mph

Address: James River Fishing Pier, Newport News, VA 23601

Quick map and directions

Preview this pier and get turn-by-turn directions.

Common species: Striped Bass, Channel Catfish, Blue Crab

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1. Getting there and parking

Directions

From I-64 in Newport News, head toward the waterfront. GPS: James River Fishing Pier, Newport News, VA 23601.

Parking

Public parking at the pier area.

Source: Virginia DWR â€“ James River Piers