(434) 374-2210
1192 Occoneechee Park RoadClarksville, VA 23927
Latitude: 36.626101
Longitude: -78.524101
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.
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