(804) 493-8821
1650 State Park RoadMontross, VA 22520
Latitude: 38.161125
Longitude: -76.865002
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.
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
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° 10.3916 -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