Guide To Fishing At Occoquan Reservoir

AKA: Occoquan Lake

Excellent bass fishing, fat crappie and bluegill draw the most attention from anglers at Occoquan Reservoir, a 2,100-acre reservoir in northeast Virginia, running northwest from Occoquan.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Rental Boats
Boat Launch Ramps
Marinas
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

The winding river basin and a multitude of coves create over 40 miles of shoreline to explore and fish. To enhance your visit, there are boat rentals, three marinas, bait, tackle and several boat launch ramps, all available to the public. Wipers, walleye and catfish all deserve consideration here as fishing can run good to excellent for these species at times.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, bluegill, hybrid striped bass and northern pike at Occoquan Reservoir in Virginia.

Primary fish species residing in Occoquan Reservoir

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Occoquan Reservoir Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: NEARBY
RV Hookups: NEARBY
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: NEARBY

Today's Weather & Forecast

Fishing Boat Rentals

Lake Ridge Marina
Rentals: Fishing boats, canoes and kayaks
703 494-5288

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Fountainhead Regional Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Outlet Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

Lake Ridge Marina Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off Cotton Mill Drive, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

LRPRA Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, off Forrest Hill Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.