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Fishing at Occoneechee State Park

(434) 374-2210

1192 Occoneechee Park Road
Clarksville, VA 23927

Latitude: 36.626101

Longitude: -78.524101

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Buggs Island Lake and connecting Lake Gaston are famous for the number and size of fish found there. Striped and largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie and perch are plentiful. A valid Virginia or North Carolina fishing license is required.

Fishing Amenities At Occoneechee State Park

Boat Launch Near Visitor Center

There is one large motorboat ramp close to the visitor center and two more are located near the boating center that overlooks the town of Clarksville. Fishing is allowed from the ramp near the visitor center but not from the other two.

Season/Hours: All Year/Call Park
Fee: Park Fees
Location:36° 37.4383 -78° 31.5083

Boat Launches Near Rental Area

There are 2 boat launches available near the Clarksville Marine Rentals area. Fishing is not allowed from these launches.

Season/Hours: All Year/Call Park
Fee: Park Fees
Location:36° 37.4383 -78° 31.5083

Fishing Area

At 48,000 acres, Buggs Island Lake is the largest lake in Virginia and offers excellent fishing. Visitors may fish from the parks shore or may go out in boats and fish on the lake. Some fish found here include the catfish, white bass, striped bass, sunfish, crappie and largemouth bass. The Virginia record for largest catfish caught was caught here in Buggs Island Lake. Many tournaments are held on the lake every year, several of them right out of the park. Those wishing to fish must have a VA or NC freshwater fishing license.

Season/Hours: All Year/Call Park
Fee: Park Fees
Location:N/A

Other Activities At Occoneechee State Park: Hiking, Biking, Boating and Water Sports, Camping, Educational Activities, Gifts and Shopping, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Picnicking and Canoeing And Kayaking

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Fishing at Occoneechee State Park

(434) 374-2210

1192 Occoneechee Park RoadClarksville, VA 23927

Latitude: 36.626101

Longitude: -78.524101

Boat Launch Near Visitor Center

Boat Launches Near Rental Area

Fishing Area

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1192 Occoneechee Park Road
Clarksville, VA 23927