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Horseshoe Bend James River
Horseshoe Bend James River Hot
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Location
Location type:
Location Information
Access Type:
Kayak/Canoe Access
Latitude:
37.58923975889739
Longitude:
-79.72748326279293
Water:
Freshwater
Water Type:
River
Species:
- bass largemouth
- bass smallmouth
- catfish
- musky
- panfish
Parking:
Yes
Launch Fees:
No
Cart Needed:
No
Difficulty:
Easy
Horseshoe Bend launch on the James River in VA just north of the town of Buchanan. This launch has a concrete ramp and ample parking. This strech of the river is great for Smallmouth and there is even a chance at catching a Musky. There are multiple take outs down river starting with Springwood which is 2.5 miles down river on the right under the bridge for Springwood rd. from there its 5 miles to the take out in Buchanan and another 5 from there to Arcadia, all takeouts on the right. The float is pretty easy with a few up to class 2 riffles and 1 ledge between Buchanan and Arcadia..
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