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Big Cherry Reservoir
Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Big Cherry Reservoir, by species and size, in plain English — plus what's legal to keep.
1 species with advisories · contaminants: Mercury
What's safe to eat from Big Cherry Reservoir
Largemouth Bass
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Limit to two meals per month due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22
Is it legal to keep?
These are Virginia's statewide limits — a water-specific rule may override them. Always verify the current regulations before keeping a fish.
| Species | Size | Daily limit | Open season | Keep season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | 12" min | 5 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Smallmouth Bass | 12" min | 5 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Walleye | 18" min | 5 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Muskellunge | 42" min | 1 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Northern Pike | 20" min | 2 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Black Crappie | — | 25 | Year-round | Same as open |
Official rules: Virginia — Virginia DWR
Getting on the water
- Boat ramp boat ramp 0.6 mi Directions
Access points from OpenStreetMap contributors.