Mountain Run is another water supply reservoir near Culpeper. It’s a 75-acre lake with wooded shores and a county park. Largemouth bass provide good fishing, and there are also crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, and an excellent redear sunfish population. The channel catfish and brown bullhead populations are among the best found in a small impoundment in Northern Virginia.
Mountain Run has a nice, if narrow, boat ramp along with a courtesy pier. There is also good shore fishing. A picnic shelter and playground are in the park adjacent to the lake.
Permits are required for fishing and boating and can be obtained from the Town of Culpeper. Permit fees are $25 for boating and $10 for fishing and are good for the calendar year of purchase.
Permits are sold weekdays from 8 am to 5 pm at:
The Office of the Treasurer
400 South Main Street, Suite 109
Culpeper, VA 22701
Phone: (540) 829-8220
Maps & Directions
Mountain Run is located just above Pelham Reservoir. Take Route 29 south from Culpeper, turn right on Route 718 to the lake.
Fishing
Bass
present
Catfish
present
Trout
no
Panfish
best bet
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
Permits are required for fishing and boating and can be obtained from the Town of Culpeper. Permit fees are $25 for boating and $10 for fishing and are good for the calendar year of purchase.
Permits are sold weekdays from 8 am to 5 pm at:
The Office of the Treasurer
400 South Main Street, Suite 109
Culpeper, VA 22701
Phone: (540) 829-8220