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Fishing in Richmond Virginia
When it comes to opportunities to wet a fishing line, a
visit to one of Virginia’s urban lakes, ponds or rivers may be just the
ticket. Whether you’re after bass, bluegill, catfish or trout, Virginia’s
metropolitan water resources provide an excellent atmosphere for family
outings and introducing young children to the sport of fishing.
Richmond
- Bryan Park is located at Bellevue Avenue and
Hermitage Road. It features Young’s Pond (Upper & Lower) and is
recommended for fishing with children.
- Byrd Park is located at Boulevard and Idelwood
Avenue. It features 3 lakes (Shield’s, Swan & Fountain) containing
numerous fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, sunfish and
channel catfish. It is stocked regularly and provides excellent family
fishing.
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Dorey Park Lake is a 5 acre lake with catfish,
largemouth bass, bluegill, redear and an occasional crappie.
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Great Shiplock Park is located at Canal and Pear Streets. It
features great river fishing off Chapel Island during the spring migration
period. Anglers can expect to find white perch, shad, herring, rockfish
and catfish.
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James River Park is Richmond’s largest park and its most
diverse. It includes over 550 acres of shoreline and islands in the heart
of the city. The park offers spectacular
fishing,
kayaking, hiking, and bird-watching. A mixture of roaring rapids,
deep pools, and calm flat water create excellent fishing opportunities for
all anglers. The Mayo (14th Street Bridge) is a great location for shad
fishing and Ancarrow's Landing offers riverbank fishing which is ideal for
families.
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Pocahontas State Park's Swift Creek Lake and Beaver
Lake
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Upper James River
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