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Fishing

Fish our stocked Lake Lesa for trout, bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish. Or hike to our pier on the Northwest River for Yellow Perch and some winter Stripers.
Virginia fresh-water license is required for all fishermen age 16 years and older.
A separate valid trout license is required to fish designated stocked trout waters (Lake Lesa) from October 1-June 15.
The Park does not sell fishing licenses.

Trout were last stocked on February 16, 2022

Related Fishing License Information and Regulations

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Man holding four caught fish - photo

For more information, call Northwest River Park at 757-421-7151 or 757-421-3145.