Catfish Stocked in Urban Fishing Lakes
Located in a Prince William County park (with the same name), this eight-acre pond is one of Virginia’s designated “Urban Fishing 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
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