Fishing

Fishing in Virginia

Discover 41 state parks offering fishing in Virginia

🐟 Virginia Fishing License at a Glance

Resident Annual $23
Non-Resident Annual $47
Youth Under 16 free
Senior 65+: $9
Trout Stamp $23 (Oct 1–June 15)
Saltwater R: $17.50, NR: $25
🎉 Free Fishing Days June 7-8, 2025 (Free Fishing Week)

Multi-year licenses offer savings. Some state parks charge additional daily fishing fees.

Official Virginia Fishing Info →

License fees and free fishing days shown as of June 2026 — fees and dates change yearly. Always confirm current rates and free-fishing dates via the official link above before purchasing.

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Virginia State Parks with Fishing

trees reflected in the water at bear creek lake state park in virginia

Bear Creek Lake State Park

+9 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking
sunset over the sea at belle island state park in virginia

Belle Isle State Park

+11 Rock Climbing Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Scenic Overlooks Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Biking
Breaks Interstate Park (Virginia)

Breaks Interstate Park

+12 Photography Picnicking Mountain Biking Bird Watching Scenic Overlooks Geocaching Rafting Kayaking Paddling Waterfall Viewing RV Biking
beach along the potomac river in caledon state park in virginia

Caledon State Park

+7 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Kayaking Canoeing Biking
Chippokes State Park (Virginia)

Chippokes State Park

+8 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking
sailboat off public beach at claytor lake state park in virginia

Claytor Lake State Park

+3 Bird Watching RV Biking
sun shines through trees onto water at clinch river state park in virginia

Clinch River State Park

+9 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking
fall leaves hanging over the water at douthat state park in virginia

Douthat State Park

+2 RV Biking
hilltop view overlooking fall foliage at fairy stone state park in virginia

Fairy Stone State Park

+10 Photography Picnicking Horseback Riding Paddleboarding Hunting Kayaking Canoeing Waterfall Viewing RV Biking
stormy skies and waves from the beach at false cape state park in virginia

False Cape State Park

+5 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Bird Watching Kayaking Biking
Green Pastures Recreation Area (Virginia)

Green Pastures Recreation Area

+2 Wildlife Watching Picnicking

Hayfields State Park

+5 Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Sightseeing Biking
sunset over the bridge at high bridge trail state park in virginia

High Bridge Trail State Park

+4 Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Biking
clouds and sky reflected in the water at holliday lake state park in virginia

Holliday Lake State Park

+9 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Paddleboarding Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking
view of the lake at hungry mother state park in virginia

Hungry Mother State Park

+2 Scenic Overlooks Biking
bare winter trees and icy water at james river state park in virginia

James River State Park

+8 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking
sunset over the water at kiptopeke state park in virginia

Kiptopeke State Park
boat off the shore at lake anna state park in virginia

Lake Anna State Park

+12 Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Paddleboarding Geocaching Jet Skiing Kayaking Paddling Canoeing RV Biking
wooden bridge over a small pond at leesylvania state park in virginia

Leesylvania State Park

+5 Picnicking Bird Watching Kayaking Canoeing Biking
exploration station at machicomoco state park in virginia

Machicomoco State Park

+2 Canoeing Biking
sun setting over the water at mason neck state park in virginia

Mason Neck State Park

+7 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Bird Watching Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking
Massive 215-foot natural limestone arch over Cedar Creek gorge at Natural Bridge State Park Virginia

Natural Bridge State Park

+3 Picnicking Scenic Overlooks Waterfall Viewing
railroad tracks leading into a cavern at natural tunnel state park in virginia

Natural Tunnel State Park

+8 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Bird Watching Scenic Overlooks Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking
A wooden bridge across the water at New River Trail State Park

New River Trail State Park

+9 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Biking
A view of a body of water in a State Park with trees in the background.

Occoneechee State Park

+10 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Paddleboarding Scenic Overlooks Hunting Kayaking RV Biking
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Pinnacle Rock State Park

+3 Mountain Biking Rafting Biking
Trees on the river bank at Powhatan State Park

Powhatan State Park

+7 Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Sailing Canoeing Cave Tours Biking
tree branches hanging over the water at Shenandoah River State Park

Raymond R. “Andy” Guest Jr. Shenandoah River State Park

+10 Rock Climbing Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking
snow on a bridge at Seven Bends State Park

Seven Bends State Park

+2 Paddling Biking
Jackson Ferry Shot Tower at Shot Tower State Park

Shot Tower Historical State Park

+8 Rock Climbing Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Kayaking Canoeing Biking
View of farms and hills from Sky Meadows State Park

Sky Meadows State Park

+7 Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Stargazing Snowshoeing Scenic Overlooks Biking
Towels on the shore of Smith Mountain Lake at Smith Mountain Lake State Park

Smith Mountain Lake State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Bird Watching Canoeing RV Biking
Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park building front side

Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park

+3 Picnicking Scenic Overlooks Waterfall Viewing
A clearing through the trees at Staunton River Battlefield State Park

Staunton River Battlefield State Park

+9 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Scenic Overlooks Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking
The trees Fall colorful leaves on the shore of Staunton River State Park

Staunton River State Park

+10 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Horseback Riding Stargazing Disc Golf Golfing Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking
Sweet Run State Park (Virginia)

Sweet Run State Park

+5 Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Kayaking Biking
Fog on Goodwin Lake at Twin Lakes State Park

Twin Lakes State Park

+7 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Canoeing Biking
view of Westmoreland State Park from the Potomac River

Westmoreland State Park

+6 Photography Picnicking Bird Watching Hunting RV Biking
A view of the Widewater State Park small boat launch from above the Potomac River

Widewater State Park

+4 Bird Watching Paddleboarding Kayaking Canoeing
Rustic pioneer cabin, Wilderness Road State Park, Virginia

Wilderness Road State Park

+5 Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Golfing Biking
Gravel road walk through the forest at a state park near Richmond Virginia

York River State Park

+9 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Scenic Overlooks Kayaking Canoeing Biking

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❓ Fishing in Virginia — FAQ

Do I need a license to fish in Virginia state parks?

Yes — fishing in Virginia state parks generally requires a valid Virginia fishing license. A resident annual license costs $23, and a non-resident annual license costs $47. Youth and seniors are often exempt or pay reduced fees. Fees shown as of June 2026 — confirm current rates with the official state agency.

Are there free fishing days in Virginia?

Yes — Virginia offers free fishing days when no license is required (June 7-8, 2025 (Free Fishing Week)). Exact dates change each year, so verify with the official Virginia agency before your trip.

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