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 Gloucester, Virginia 23061
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3/19/18

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Parks and Recreation: Beaverdam Park Fishing and Boat Rentals



 Beaverdam Park Fishing Report

 Beaverdam Park offers the only public fresh water fishing on the Middle Peninsula.

Beaverdam Park Fishing Report: February 16, 2018

The lake is between 42 and 44 degrees, depending on the side of the lake you are on. Grass is no issue on either side at this time. We have had multiple reports of Crappie, Perch, Bluegill, Pickerel and Bass being caught, but that depends on who you talk too. The fishermen are keeping a tight lip on where they find them, so all I can tell you right now is in deeper water. You may ask “What are they catching them with?” Well all we can get out of them is artificial bait. The bank and pier fishing are currently slow but hopefully with the warmer temperatures they will move in, and the fishing will pick up all over the lake. We do have a Bass Tournament this Saturday March 17th so be prepared for a big crowd. We open at 7:30am and close at 6:00pm. We would love to see photos of the fish you all catch, you can send them to beaverdam@gloucesterva.info. For more information feel free to call the Ranger Station at 804-693-2107 or email us at beaverdam@gloucesterva.info. 

   

 Fishing at Beaverdam
  • Beaverdam Park offers the  ONLY public freshwater  fishing on the Middle Peninsula.
  • Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir contains 5 major game species: Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Redear Sunfish, Chain Pickerel.
  • To see a listing of all Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir Citation Awards visit: Beaverdam Park Fishing Citation
  • Electric Motors Only

 Great Fishing News!

  • TRIPLOID GRASS CARP have been stocked in Beaverdam Lake to control excessive aquatic vegetation, please catch and release.  
  • Please see posters at the park for identification. 
  • If you catch one of these fish, please release immediately, they are illegal to possess without a permit. 
  • And they won't be able to keep the grass down!

 Bait
  • Minnows and Night Crawlers are on sale at the Ranger Station for a fee.
  • Main Entrance Only.

 Boat Ramps

  • One located at each Park Entrance.
  • There is a daily launch fee or you can purchase an Annual Pass for unlimited launches. 
  • All fees are paid at the Main Entrance. Cash or Check are the only forms of payment collected in the Ranger Station at Beaverdam Park.
  • Use of the Fary's Mill Road Entrance boat ramp is restricted to Annual Pass Holders only.

 Regular Price Schedule
  • Cash or Check are the only forms of payment collected in the Ranger Station at Beaverdam Park.
  • Annual Passes:
    • Boat, $60/year or Canoe/Kayak, $30/year.  
  • Daily Launch:
    • Boat $6 or Canoe/Kayak $3.

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 Fishing
  • Many citation-sized fish have been caught in the reservoir.
  • Bass, Catfish, and Crappie are just a few of the species found in the reservoir.
  • Freshwater fishing licenses are required and available at https://gooutdoorsvirginia.com/.   

    •  Rentals-all available at the Main Entrance

    CANOES and KAYAKS:
    Tandem kayak available. 
    Rentals are available at the Ranger Station.   
    Cash or Check are the only forms of payment collected in the Ranger Station at Beaverdam Park.
    Fees are $15 per day or $5 per hour. 
    Main Entrance.

    PADDLEBOATS:
    Paddleboat rentals are available at the Ranger Station.  
    Cash or Check are the only forms of payment collected in the Ranger Station at Beaverdam Park.
    Fees are $5 per hour or $3 per half hour. 
    Main Entrance.

    JON BOATS:
    Jon Boats are available for rent at the Ranger Station.
    Cash or Check are the only forms of payment collected in the Ranger Station at Beaverdam Park.
    Fees are Boat only $15 per day or boat, electric motor and battery rental $15 per hour or boat, electric motor and battery for the day $30. 
    Life jackets and paddles are provided with all rentals. 
    Main Entrance. 

    For updates on activities or cancellations, call the PLAYLINE at 693-5811.


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