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.
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
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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
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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.
Marinas
Bull Run Marina
12619 Old Yates Ford Rd
Clifton, VA 20124
703 250-9124
Click here for a Virginia Fishing License.
Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Prince William Forest RV Campground - 703 221-2474
Camp Wilson Campground - 703 352-5900
Burke Lake Park Campground Store - 703 323-6600
Bull Run Campground - 703 631-0550
Occoquan Reservoir VA Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Lake Video
Contact Information
Occoquan Reservoir
Bull Run Marina
12619 Old Yates Ford Rd
Clifton, VA 20124
703 250-9124
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Occoquan Reservoir in VA
VIRGINIA


Fishing for bass, crappie and bluegill in northeast VA.