(757) 566-3036
5526 Riverview RoadWilliamsburg, VA 23188
Latitude: 37.405520
Longitude: -76.714323
A small dock on Taskinas Creek gives canoes and kayaks access to both the creek and the York River. Canoes and kayaks may be rented from the contact station and launched there as well. Paddleboats and jon-boats may be rented from the contact station and launched from the dock at Woodstock pond. Large motorboats may be launched from the Croaker Landing Boat Ramp, located a few miles upstream from the visitor center and accessible from Croaker Landing Road.
Croaker Landing Boat Launch and Fishing Pier
The York River, where catfish, spot, croaker, striper and crabs are plentiful, is accessed at Croaker Landing. The landing has a boat launch dock, a 360-foot fishing pier, parking and restrooms. Those fishing from boats and the shore must have a Virginia saltwater fishing license. You can buy an annual pass for parking, boat launching and pier fishing at the park or by calling 1-800-933-PARK. Parking and launch-fishing pier fees are required at all times. Croaker Landing is open from 6 A.M. to dusk May 1st through Labor Day and 8 A.M to dusk Labor Day through May 1st.
- Season/Hours: All Year/See Summary
- Fee: Park Fees
- Location:37° 25.6250 -76° 43.5150
Fishing Woodstock Pond
Freshwater anglers will find bluegill and largemouth bass in Woodstock Pond. A Virginia fishing license is required. Boats are available seasonally for rent on pond. Only rental boats are allowed on the pond.
- Season/Hours: All Year/Call Park (757) 566-3036
- Fee: Park Fees
- Location:37° 24.7400 -76° 42.7330
Fishing Taskinas Creek
Taskinas Creek, which has catfish and white perch, requires either a valid saltwater or freshwater Virginia fishing license. Canoes and kayaks are available for rent at the creek.
- Season/Hours: All Year/Call Park (757) 566-3036
- Fee: Park Fees
- Location:37° 24.9140 -76° 42.8540
Contact Station Rental Area
The contact station for the day use area of the park is located on the main park road near the visitor center. Paddleboats, jonboats, canoes and kayaks can be rented for use on the pond. Rental equipment is available for use on the creek and the pond from April 1 through the end of October.
- Season/Hours: All Year/Call Park (757) 566-3036
- Fee: Park Fees
- Location:37° 24.7190 -76° 42.8650