Best places to fish, rent a canoe, kayak, boat and launch a boat in Williamsburg, James City County and York County, Virginia!
Best places to go fishing, rent a canoe, kayak, boat and launch a boat in Williamsburg area
Williamsburg, James City County and York County have amazing historical locations but they also have some of the most beautiful places to fish and boat. If you are looking for a place to fish with family and friends – here is a great little list! And if you need a fishing license, licensing may be purchased online at Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
Brickyard Landing
990 Brickyard Road (off Forge Road):
Brickyard Landing is a public boat ramp that provides access to the Chickahominy River from the upper end of James City County. The boat ramp is operated by James City County Parks & Recreation.
Chickahominy Riverfront Park
Chickahominy Riverfront Park, 1350 John Tyler Highway
The park offers a 290-foot lighted fishing pier that’s available for use 24 hours a day and a catch-and-release pond. A fresh water license is required for all fishing in the park for anyone over the age of 16. The park also features a boat ramp to launch personal watercraft and it’s also available for use 24 hours a day. Please stop in the Guest Services Office or use the boat ramp honor box outside the store to pay the boat ramp fee. Canoe and kayak rentals are available for rent all year. View our Park Fees for launch and rental details.
Diascund Reservoir Park
9551 Diascund Reservoir Road:
This reservoir, provided and operated jointly by Newport News, James City County, and the Division of Game and Inland Fisheries, is open to the general public for boating access and fishing.
Jamestown Beach Event Park
2205 Jamestown Road: Fishing in fishing area.
Jamestown Beach Event Park is a family and dog-friendly beach that’s open daily 8 a.m. – sunset. The beachfront park features picnic areas (some shaded) with charcoal grills; a designated fishing area (freshwater license is required); an observation pier (for viewing only); outdoor rinse stations; paddle craft launch/loading/storage area; and a concession facility where ice cream, hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks and snacks are sold. Kayaks are available for rent Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, unless otherwise posted.
Little Creek Reservoir Park
180 Lakeview Drive: boat launch & fishing.
Update 09/03/2024: The Little Creek Reservoir Park boat launch and Park Store are closed until further notice. Low water levels have impacted the launching of all watercraft vessels including boats, kayaks and canoes. Once water levels have risen to a safe and feasible level, facilities will reopen. The Park store is also closed as the hub of watercraft rentals. Pier fishing is permitted with caution of the low water level. Little Creek Reservoir is a major water storage facility for the peninsula. The boat launch is anticipated to reopen in early 2025, dependent on water levels. For information on the reservoir and water capacities, please call Newport News Waterworks at 757-926-1000.
This 996-acre scenic park is a fisherman’s paradise! Little Creek Reservoir offers year-round fishing and picnicking and features a concession facility, playground, soft mulch trail and a shelter with grills.
New Quarter Park
New Quarter Park – 1000 Lakeshead Drive Williamsburg, VA 23185:
Fishing is available from a floating pier, and easy access for kayaking and canoeing is available from a scenic launch site. There is no park entrance fee.
Powhatan Creek Park and Blueway
1831 Jamestown Road
Fishing and boat launch access is available 24 hours a day. Powhatan Creek is listed on the Natural Resources Inventory as the most biodiverse creek on the peninsula. Scenic views of tidal marshes and an abundance of wildlife highlight trips on this beautiful waterway.
Waller Mill Park
901 Airport Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185 (757) 259-3778
The 360-acre lake is open for fishing, boating, pedal boating, canoeing and kayaking with a tunnel connecting the upper and lower sections of the lake. Numerous picnic tables, picnic shelters, play fields, and playground equipment are nestled among the trees providing a scenic picnic area.
Warhill Sports Complex
4900 Stadium Road:
2 ponds for shoreline fishing. This sports complex has a great trail, baseball and soccer fields, concessions, a large playground and more. Make sure to visit here to learn all about it.
York River State Park
9801 York River Park Rd. 757-566-3036
Fishing, canoe and kayaking – A boat ramp, fresh and salt water fishing spots, a fishing pier, playgrounds, picnic shelters, and seasonal boat and recreational equipment rentals are available. Woodstock Pond is in Yorkriver State park you can fish from the edge or rent a boat to fish. Here is more about what you can catch in the pond. This park has great programming and more visit here
We are sure to have missed a fishing spot so make sure you Virginia’s Where to Fish guide here to find fishing spots near you and it is also a great site to check as you travel to different areas in the state.
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