Description
NOTE: This site is viewable only by boat. A boat permit from the City of Norfolk is required to launch a boat, canoe, or kayak from this site. Please obtain the permit before your visit. They are not available for sale on site.
This 810-acre lake is a popular fishing destination. Much of this lake, with its fingerlike coves projecting inland, is inaccessible to the public by land. These secluded coves can be productive for the boating wildlife viewer in search of wintering waterfowl. Like other lakes in the area, Lake Prince is completely surrounded by forest. During summer, visitors can expect to see flycatchers, woodpeckers, summer tanager, blue grosbeak, and other forest songbirds. During winter, there is an influx of sparrows that may be seen foraging along the weedy margins of the woods.
Wildlife Sightings
Birds Recently Seen at Lake Prince (as reported to eBird)
- Canada Goose
- Double-crested Cormorant
- Great Blue Heron
- Turkey Vulture
- Red-bellied Woodpecker
- Pileated Woodpecker
- Blue Jay
- Carolina Chickadee
- Tufted Titmouse
- White-breasted Nuthatch
Amenities & Access Considerations
Amenities
- Fee
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Site Viewable Only By Boat
Maps & Directions
Physical Location: 3717 Lake Prince Drive , Suffolk, VA 23434
From US-58 in Suffolk, take the US-460 exit towards Petersburg. Turn right onto US-460 West/ Pruden Blvd. Travel 2.0 miles. Turn right onto Rt. 604/ Lake Prince Dr. and follow it 1.5 miles to the boat ramp on the left.
What to Know Before Visiting
The Virginia Bird and Wildlife Trail is a network of more than 500 premier wildlife viewing sites across the state. Walk a nature trail, paddle a river, or enjoy a scenic overlook and you’ll soon understand what makes Virginia a premier destination for birding and wildlife viewing.