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Fishing at Douthat State Park

(540) 862-8100

14239 Douthat State Park Road
Millboro, VA 24460

Latitude: 37.896054

Longitude: -79.809300

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The 50-acre Douthat Lake and adjoining Wilson Creek are stocked regularly with trout on a seasonal basis. A valid Virginia fishing license is required in addition to a trout license or daily permit depending on the season. Contact the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries for licenses and/or additional information at (804) 367-1000. No fishing is allowed anywhere in the park during the five days prior to the first Saturday in April.

Fishing Amenities At Douthat State Park

Fishing Area

The 50-acre Douthat Lake and adjoining Wilson Creek are stocked regularly with trout on a seasonal basis. A valid Virginia fishing license is required in addition to a trout license or daily permit depending on the season.Fee fishing is offered from the first Saturday in April through June 15 and Sept. 15 through Oct. 31. When stocking is suspended, the daily permit ($4) is not required and fishing is open until 10 P.M. Permits and licenses are sold at the park.

Season/Hours: All Year/Dawn to 10 P.M.
Fee: $4/day/person
Location:37° 54.5316 -79° 47.8233

Boathouse

The parks boathouse is situated behind the restaurant and country store and rents out canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, jon boats, electric trolling motors, barracudas, and hydro bikes. Those with their own boats may launch them from the parks boat ramp, situated on the lake and accessible from the main park road. Nearby are pit toilets and a sink for fish cleaning. By the boat ramp are also places for long term storage of jon boats. Contact the park for more information concerning rates and availability. Boaters are reminded that gasoline motors are prohibited on the lake. Boats may be rented through the camp store if the boat house is closed.

Season/Hours: First Sat in April - end of October/Call Park (540) 862-8100
Fee: Contact Park
Location:37° 54.2299 -79° 48.0033

Other Activities At Douthat State Park: Hiking, Biking, Boating and Water Sports, Camping, Educational Activities, Gifts and Shopping, Hunting, Picnicking, Swimming, Canoeing And Kayaking and Cabins and Lodges

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Fishing at Douthat State Park

(540) 862-8100

14239 Douthat State Park RoadMillboro, VA 24460

Latitude: 37.896054

Longitude: -79.809300

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14239 Douthat State Park Road
Millboro, VA 24460