Important Notices for this Waterbody
| Notice |
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| Channel Catfish Stocking Discontinued Until Further Notice Channel catfish stockings have been discontinued until further notice. Existing channel catfish populations remain in the waterbody, but anglers should expect lower catch rates over time due to the absence of continued stocking efforts. |
Located in a Prince William County park (with the same name), this eight-acre pond is one of Virginia’s designated Urban Trout Fishing Program sites.
Harvestable channel catfish are stocked each spring, and there’s a creel limit of four catfish daily.
The stocked trout phase (November 1 through April 30) includes five stockings and a creel limit of four per day.
There are also resident populations of largemouth bass and bluegill.
Maps & Directions
The park can be reached from Triangle (I-95, exit 151), south on Route 1 approximately two miles. It lies between Route 1 and I-95. For more information call 540-899-4169 or 703-221-8579.
Map to Locust Shade Park Lake:
Fishing
Bass
present
Catfish
best bet
Trout
seasonal
Panfish
present
Catfish Stocked in Urban Fishing Lakes
Biologist Reports
Facilities, Amenities, and Nearby Attractions
Nearby Attractions
Facilities
- Fee ✘
- Parking ✔
- Handicap-Accessible ✔
- Food Concession ✘
- Picnic Tables ✔
- Grills ✔
- Restrooms ✔
Amenities
- Hiking Trails ✔
- Bike Trails ✘
- Viewing Blinds ✘
- Observation Platforms ✘
- Fishing Pier/Platform ✔
- Boat Ramps ✘
- Motorboat Access ✘
- Horsepower Limit ✘
- Electric Motor Only ✘
- Paddle Access ✔
- Camping ✘
- Primitive Camping Only ✘
More Information
For additional information, Contact:
VDWR
Fisheries Biologist
1320 Belman Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Phone: (540) 899-4169