Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir Fishing
Gloucester County holds this reservoir, 635 acres.
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Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir, sized up for Virginia anglers
Gloucester County is home to Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir, a reservoir sized at 635 acres. Gloucester Courthouse lies about 4 miles from the map point.
DWR also maps 1 fishing pier for fishing from land.
Acres as stated on the Virginia DWR waterbody page, read November 6, 2026. Virginia DWR Public Fishing Lakes layer (outline, motor rule, region number), read November 6, 2026. Census 2023 places.
What Virginia DWR writes about Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir
This 635-acre reservoir is located just outside of the Gloucester Courthouse. The reservoir and park provide a variety of opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast. Beaverdam Park is a popular destination for families. There are trails for hikers, bikers and horse riders. You may see deer, turkey, and bald eagles, as well as a variety of waterfowl.
How to reach Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir, per DWR
The main park entrance is located on Route 616 off Route 17 at Gloucester in Gloucester County. The ranger station, main boat ramp, and fishing pier can all be found at the main park area. A second park entrance and boat ramp can be accessed off Route 606. The ramp at this site is specifically for annual pass holders.
The quoted text above belongs to Virginia DWR and is reproduced as its page prints it for Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir.
Virginia DWR waterbody page (updated 11/17/2023), read November 6, 2026.
Facilities and boat motors on Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir
- Boat motors (DWR layer)Electric Motors Only
- DWR region numberDWR Region 1
DWR layers supply every row for Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir; nothing is guessed.
Virginia DWR Public Fishing Lakes layer (outline, motor rule, region number), read November 6, 2026.
DWR-listed fish at Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir
The fish shown for Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir are the ones DWR names on its page, trout layers, stocking schedule or record list, not a catch report.
Virginia DWR waterbody page (updated 11/17/2023), read November 6, 2026.
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Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir lacks a DWR-mapped ramp; small craft may still launch where the owner allows.
Piers and platforms on Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir
- Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir fishing pierfishing pier
Alternate DWR ramps when Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir overflows
- Warehouse boat rampWare River, 5 miles southeast
- Deep Point on Piankatank RiverPiankatank River, 6 miles northeast
- Tanyard boat ramp on Chesapeake BayChesapeake Bay, 7 miles west
- Mill Creek boat ramp on Tidal Rappahannock RiverTidal Rappahannock River, 11 miles northeast
- Windmill Point on Tidal Rappahannock RiverTidal Rappahannock River, 11 miles north
- Town Point on East RiverEast River, 11 miles east
Virginia DWR Boating Access Locations layer (attributes as recorded; lanes, fees and hours are not in the layer), read November 6, 2026. Virginia DWR Fishing Piers layer (name and water only), read November 6, 2026.
Creel and length rules at Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir
| Species as printed | Applies to | Creel | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth, Smallmouth Bass | statewide | 5 per day in the aggregate (combined) | No statewide length limits |
| Alabama, Spotted Bass | statewide | No statewide daily limit | No statewide length limit |
| Landlocked Striped Bass and Landlocked Striped Bass X White Bass Hybrids | statewide | 4 per day in the aggregate | No fish less than 20 inches |
| Striped Bass | Anadromous (coastal) striped bass above the fall line in all coastal rivers of the Chesapeake Bay and Crane Lake (City of Suffolk) | Creel and length limits shall be as set by the Virginia Marine Resources Commission for recreational fishing in tidal waters | no length limit printed |
| Striped Bass | Striped bass in the Meherrin, Nottoway, Blackwater (Chowan Drainage), North Landing and Northwest rivers and their tributaries plus Back Bay | No possession | no length limit printed |
| Walleye, Saugeye | statewide | 5 per day in the aggregate | No walleye or saugeye less than 18 inches |
| Sauger | statewide | 2 per day | No statewide length limits |
| White Bass | statewide | 5 per day | No statewide length limits |
| Chain Pickerel and Northern Pike | statewide | 5 per day | No statewide length limits |
| Muskellunge | statewide | 1 per day | No muskellunge less than 40 inches |
| Bluegill (bream) and other sunfish excluding Crappie, Rock Bass (redeye) and Roanoke Bass | statewide | 50 per day in the aggregate (combined) | No statewide length limits |
| Crappie (black or white) | statewide | 25 per day in the aggregate (combined) | No statewide length limits |
| Rock Bass (redeye) | statewide | 25 per day in the aggregate with Roanoke bass | No statewide length limits |
| Roanoke Bass | statewide | 25 per day in the aggregate with rock bass | No statewide length limits |
| Perch (yellow and white) | statewide | No statewide daily limit | No statewide length limit |
| Trout | statewide | 6 per day | 7 inch minimum size |
| Channel, White, and Flathead | statewide | 20 per day | No length limits |
| Blue | statewide | 20 per day | No statewide length limits |
A water-specific line for Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir would override the statewide row.
Rule lines DWR prints for Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir
- The park is open every day of the year except Christmas and New Year’s Day.
- Electric motors only.
- Hours of use are set by park staff.
- All other regulations are as stated in the
- Virginia Freshwater Fishing Regulations Digest
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Virginia DWR waterbody page (updated 11/17/2023), read November 6, 2026.
A Virginia freshwater license is $23 a year for residents and $47 for nonresidents 16 and older.
Statewide creel and length limits as printed (page updated August 17, 2026), 2026 Freshwater Fishing in Virginia digest (eRegulations, linked from the Virginia DWR regulations page), read November 6, 2026. Virginia license fees in the 2026 Freshwater Fishing in Virginia digest (licenses run one year from purchase unless noted), read November 6, 2026.
Commonwealth lakes sitting near Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir
The largest neighbour of Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir in this table is Diascund Reservoir, 1,110 acres.
| Water | Distance | Size | DWR ramps | Trout stocking dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir | this water | 635 acres | 0 | 0 |
| Waller Mill Reservoir | 14 miles southwest | 360 acres | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hall Reservoir | 15 miles south | 230 acres | 0 | 0 |
| Little Creek Reservoir | 17 miles west | 20 acres | 0 | 0 |
| Diascund Reservoir | 22 miles west | 1,110 acres | 1 | 0 |
| Harwood’s Mill Reservoir | 22 miles south | 265 acres | 0 | 0 |
Virginia DWR waterbody pages and Public Fishing Lakes layer, NHD outline areas, DWR Boating Access Locations and stocking schedule; read November 6, 2026.
Within a tank of gas of Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir
Lakes in the same corner of Virginia as Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir
- Waller Mill Reservoir14 miles southwest
- Lee Hall Reservoir15 miles south
- Little Creek Reservoir17 miles west
- Diascund Reservoir22 miles west
- Harwood’s Mill Reservoir22 miles south
Picking up minnows and bloodworms near Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir
- Neal's Hunting & Fishingbait and tackle shop, Gloucester, 6 miles
- G Town Baitn Tacklebait and tackle shop, Hayes, 10 miles
- Regent Point Marina & Boatyardmarina, Topping, 11 miles
- Locklies Marinamarina, Topping, 11 miles
- Severn River Marinamarina, Hayes, 12 miles
- Bridge Marinasmarina, Urbanna, 12 miles
Listed guide and charter outfits for Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir
- York River Charterscharter, Gloucester Point, (757) 645-8397
Old Dominion towns a quick hop from Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir
- Gloucester Courthouse4 miles, Gloucester County
- Gloucester Point13 miles, Gloucester County
- West Point16 miles, King William County
- Williamsburg16 miles, City of Williamsburg
County and city guides tied to Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir
- Gloucester Countycounty seat Gloucester
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Old Dominion water near Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir, on camera
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What a Virginia tackle counter hears about Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir
Which Virginia town makes the nearest base for Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir?
Its home locality is Gloucester County, about 4 miles from Gloucester Courthouse.
Is Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir a big lake by Virginia standards?
Call it 635 acres.
How many DWR ramps serve Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir?
Warehouse boat ramp, some 5 miles off, is the closest DWR site.
Which species does DWR list for Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir?
DWR sources name black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, redear sunfish and white perch.
How many bass may I keep from Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir?
The statewide digest row for largemouth and smallmouth bass reads: 5 per day in the aggregate (combined); No statewide length limits.
Does a teenager need a DWR license at Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir?
A Virginia freshwater license is $23 a year for residents and $47 for nonresidents 16 and older. Youth under 16 are exempt.
Does DWR map a pier on Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir?
DWR maps one fishing pier there: Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir fishing pier.
Where do anglers fishing Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir buy tackle?
Our list starts with Neal's Hunting & Fishing (about 6 miles away).
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License prices and special rules are on the regulations page.