Prince Edward and Goodwin are two Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation lakes that are the main features of Twin Lake State Park located in Prince Edward County. The park offers campgrounds, cabins, boat ramps, rentals, and swimming. Some fish structures have been built in an effort to concentrate fish for anglers. Grass carp have been stocked to control aquatic vegetation. Both lakes have sunfish, largemouth bass, crappie, and channel catfish. The area is excellent for family outings. Sampling indicates that largemouth bass sizes are small and numbers relatively high. This population structure lends itself well to anglers who are interested in catching high numbers of bass as opposed to a few larger fish. The largemouth bass population in both lakes is being managed with a 12-16 inch slot limit to try to increase the numbers of quality bass in the lake.
For park information call 434-392-3435.
Maps & Directions
Fishing
Bass
present
Catfish
present
Trout
no
Panfish
present
Biologist Reports
Regulations
Regulations apply for both Goodwin and Prince Edward Lakes.
Largemouth Bass
- 12 – 16 inch slot limit (all fish between 12 and 16 inches must be released unharmed)
- 5 per day creel limit
Sunfish
- No size limit
- 50 per day creel limit
Crappie
- No size limit
- 25 per day creel limit
Channel catfish
- 15 inches minimum
- 8 per day creel limit
General
- Fishing license required for persons 16 years of age or older
- Electric motors only. Gasoline motors restricted.
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 ✘