Fishing Ponds in Virginia
Smith Mountain Lake stripers, James River smallmouth, and tidal Rappahannock. 60 venues listed across Richmond city, Goochland County, Northampton County, with strong stocks of catfish, trout.
60 venues mapped · 3 with confirmed species · 3 with venue websites
60 Virginia venues plotted · click any pin for details
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All 60 fishing venues in Virginia A–Z
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- Accessible Fishing Deck · Bridgewater town
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- Boy Scout Lake · Augusta County
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- Cape Charles Fishing Pier · Northampton County
- Carillon Pond · Luray town
- Clemmons Lake · Lynchburg city
- Codham Bay Pier · Surry County
- Codham Bay Pier · Surry County
- Cypress Shores Lake · Gloucester County
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- Deer Lick Creek · Goochland County
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- Echo Lake Park Fishing Spot · Henrico County
- Engineers Fishing Pier · Hampton city
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- Fish Cleaning Station · Middlesex County
- Fisherman's Point · Mason Neck CDP
- Fishing Dock · Goochland County
- Fishing Lake · Rockbridge County
- Fishing Pier · Lake Holiday CDP
- Fishing Pier · Smithfield town
- Fishing Pond · Middlesex County
- Fishing Spot · Richmond city
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- Goodwin Lake · Prince Edward County
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- Harbour Breeze Fishing Lake · Suffolk city
- Hazel Run Way Fishing Pond Area · Spotsylvania County
- Holliday Lake · Appomattox County
- Hopyard Fishing Spot · King George County
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James T Wilson Fishing Pier
Hampton, Hampton city · 23664
James T. Wilson Fishing Pier (formerly Buckroe Fishing Pier) in Hampton, Virginia holds catfish and trout, with bait, a bar and parking for customers.
- Species
- White catfish, Rainbow trout
- Facilities
- Bait on site · Bar · Parking
- Pricing
- $8 adult, $6 senior/child day pass
Open in Google Maps37.0368, -76.2919
- James River · Richmond city
- James River · Richmond city
- James River · Richmond city
- James River · Richmond city
- James River · Henrico County
- James River Fishing Pier · Newport News city
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- King-Lincoln Park Fishing Pier · Newport News city
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- Lake Ballard · Portsmouth city
- Lake Birchwood · Brambleton CDP
- Lake Dillon · Goochland County
- Lake Frederick · Frederick County
- Little Island Fishing Pier · Virginia Beach city
- Lovill's Creek Lake · Carroll County
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- Mount Bernard Lake · Goochland County
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- Nelson Lake · Arrington CDP
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- Oceanview Fishing Pier · Norfolk city
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- P 1 Stop · Long Branch CDP
- Pier 2 · Northampton County
- Pier 3 · Northampton County
- Poplar Pond · Arlington CDP
- Prince Edward Lake · Prince Edward County
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- Scottsville Lake · Scottsville town
- Silver Lake · Prince William County
- Spillway · Brunswick County
- Spillway · Nottoway County
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- Tams Lake · Staunton city
- The Ol' Swimming Hole · Rockbridge County
- Turner Pond · Fauquier County
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- Upper Occoquan Polish Pond · Bull Run CDP
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- Virginia Beach Fishing Pier · Virginia Beach city
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Weasel Junction Catfish Pond
Roanoke County
Weasel Junction Catfish Pond is a well-kept fishing pond in Roanoke County, Virginia, suited to experienced anglers, novices, beginners and family outings, holding catfish.
- Species
- White catfish
Open in Google Maps37.2450, -79.9036Weasel Junction Catfish Pond
Roanoke County
Weasel Junction Catfish Pond is a well-kept fishing pond in Roanoke County, Virginia, suited to experienced anglers, novices, beginners and family outings, holding catfish.
- Species
- White catfish
Open in Google Maps37.2454, -79.9033
- Walden Pond · Lynchburg city
- Wilkins Lake · Winchester city
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- Yorktown FIshing Pier · York County
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Fishing in Virginia: FAQ
Virginia has 60 fishing venues in our directory, concentrated in Richmond city, Goochland County, Northampton County. The most commonly stocked species across the state are catfish, trout. Browse the full list below or jump to a venue using the A–Z navigation.
Bass records aren't widely confirmed for Virginia venues in our database. Many waters hold bass without listing it explicitly. Open the GilledIt app to see recent bass catches logged in this state.
Yes, anglers fishing in Virginia need a valid state fishing license, even on private waters. Licenses are issued by the Virginia Department of Fish & Wildlife (or equivalent state agency); some states require a separate freshwater/saltwater stamp or a trout permit. Resident, non-resident, and short-term licenses are usually available online from the state agency. Check the state F&W website for current pricing and exemptions.
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