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Fishing at Westmoreland State Park

(804) 493-8821

1650 State Park Road
Montross, VA 22520

Latitude: 38.161125

Longitude: -76.865002

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The Potomac River offers saltwater fishing for visitors. To fish from a boat, a valid Virginia or Maryland Saltwater fishing license is required. No license is required to fish from the parks fishing piers or shore. Fishing piers are located in the picnic area with one close to the camp store and one close to the pool area. There is no fee for using the pier.

Fishing Amenities At Westmoreland State Park

Boat Launch

Power boats are permitted, and a boat ramp is available along with a boathouse that sells gas, ice, bait and other fishing supplies. Paddleboats and rowboats can be rented Memorial Day through Labor Day. Purchase an annual boat launching fee by calling 1-800-933-PARK.

Season/Hours: All Year/Call Park (804) 493-8821
Fee: Park Fees
Location:38° 10.4400 -76° 52.7449

Boat Fuel and Rental Area

Season/Hours: All Year/Call Park (804) 493-8821
Fee: Park Fees
Location:38° 10.3916 -76° 52.6600

Camp Store

The Camp Store is located on the river close to the picnic area. Here visitors can purchase snacks, souvenirs, and last minute supplies including fishing bait and gasoline for motorboats (87). Visitors may also rent kayaks and paddle boats here.

Season/Hours: All Year/Call Park (804) 493-8821
Fee: Park Fees
Location:38° 10.3916 -76° 52.6600

Fishing Pier

If fishing from the pier or shore, no fishing license is required. Striped bass, spot and bluefish are among the most common sport fish found in the river.

Season/Hours: All Year/Call Park (804) 493-8821
Fee: Park Fees
Location:38° 10.3916 -76° 52.6600

Fishing on the Potomac

The Potomac River offers saltwater fishing for visitors. To fish from a boat a valid Virginia or Maryland Saltwater fishing license is required. Striped bass, spot and bluefish are among the most common sport fish found in the river.Power boats are permitted, and a boat ramp is available along with a boathouse that sells gas, ice, bait and other fishing supplies. Paddleboats and rowboats can be rented Memorial Day through Labor Day. Purchase an annual boat launching fee by calling 1-800-933-PARK.

Season/Hours: All Year/Call Park (804) 493-8821
Fee: Park Fees
Location:38° 10.4400 -76° 52.7449

Rock Spring Pond

Rock Spring Pond boasts a variety of fish including catfish, bream, bass and crappie.

Season/Hours: All Year/Call Park (804) 493-8821
Fee: Park Fees
Location:38° 09.9166 -76° 52.5749

Other Activities At Westmoreland State Park: Boating and Water Sports, Camping, Educational Activities, Gifts and Shopping, Hiking, Hunting, Picnicking, Swimming, Wildlife Activities and Canoeing And Kayaking

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