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Lake Tams

Lake Tams is a three-acre, storm water retention pond located at Gypsy Hill Park in Staunton. It has a fair largemouth bass population and improving bluegill fishery. Channel catfish are stocked twice a year. Grass carp were introduced to control aquatic vegetation. This lake is one of the Community Lake Improvement Program (C.L.I.P.) lakes, and includes a stocked trout program.

For additional information please contact the Staunton Recreation and Parks Department at: 540-332-3946.

Maps & Directions

Access Site: Map

Fishing

Bass

✔ present

Catfish

✔ present

Trout

★ best bet

Panfish

✔ present

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 more information, please contact:

Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
517 Lee Highway P.O. Box 996
Verona, VA 24482
(540) 248-9360