Chickahominy Lake Fishing
A reservoir in New Kent County, 1,230 acres.
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The essentials of Chickahominy Lake
In New Kent County, the reservoir known as Chickahominy Lake covers 1,230 acres. The closest Census place is West Point, about 13 miles away.
Access, the DWR species list and the digest rules follow.
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.
How DWR describes Chickahominy Lake
Chickahominy Lake is a 1230-acre water supply reservoir located along the New Kent-Charles City county line. This impoundment of the Chickahominy River was completed in 1943 with the construction of a low-head dam known locally as Walkers Dam. A fish ladder constructed into the dam allows for the passage of anadromous fish such as blueback herring and striped bass. The City of Newport News draws water from Chickahominy Lake and has been responsible for the recent repairs and renovations to Walkers Dam.
Getting to Chickahominy Lake
Access to the lake is available via two private marinas/landings where boats and other equipment can also be rented. These are located on route 60 between Providence Forge and Lanexa. Ed Allen’s Boats and Bait can be reached off of state route 649 (Rockahock Road). Eagles Landing is located 3.5 miles to the east of Providence Forge and can be reached by taking route 60 to route 650.
These are DWR sentences on Chickahominy Lake, cut to whole sentences.
Virginia DWR waterbody page (updated 11/17/2023), read November 6, 2026.
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- Boat motors (DWR layer)Unlimited HP
- DWR region numberDWR Region 1
Only the fields DWR fills in for Chickahominy Lake appear here.
Virginia DWR Public Fishing Lakes layer (outline, motor rule, region number), read November 6, 2026.
Species DWR lists for Chickahominy Lake
For Chickahominy Lake, species come from DWR pages and trout records rather than from catches.
Virginia DWR waterbody page (updated 11/17/2023), read November 6, 2026.
DWR-mapped launches on Chickahominy Lake
No DWR launch sits on Chickahominy Lake, so the neighbours are listed.
Virginia launches flanking Chickahominy Lake
- Diascund Reservoir boat rampDiascund Reservoir, 4 miles east
- Lestor Manor boat ramp on Pamunkey RiverPamunkey River, 12 miles north
- West Point on Mattaponi RiverMattaponi River, 13 miles northeast
Virginia DWR Boating Access Locations layer (attributes as recorded; lanes, fees and hours are not in the layer), read November 6, 2026.
Cooler math for Chickahominy Lake under Virginia rules
| 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 |
The 2026 statewide rows are the default on Chickahominy Lake.
DWR page rule lines for Chickahominy Lake
- Striped Bass
- Regulations for anadromous (sea run) striped bass in the lake are the same as for striped bass in tidal waters.
- For information on Striped Bass regulations contact the
- Virginia Marine Resources Commission
- (VMRC) at 1-800-541-4646.
- Herring
- Walker’s Dam represents the fall line on the Chickahominy River. In accordance with the ASMFC moratorium, all river herring must be released unharmed if caught above or below the dam.
- General Regulations
- See the fishing regulations section on the web at:
- Fishing Regulations
- Gasoline-powered motors are allowed (no size restriction).
- Walkers Dam: Only rod and reel and hand lines permitted within 500 yards below dam. It is illegal to snag fish at Walkers Dam.
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.
Virginia record fish from Chickahominy Lake
| Species | Weight as printed | Date | Water as listed | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowfin | 17 lbs. 8 oz. | 11-14-1964 | Chickahominy Lake | retired category |
State Record Freshwater Fish as of 9-2-2025 (keeper: Virginia DWR (State Record Freshwater Fish list as of 9-2-2025); angler names left off here), read November 6, 2026.
Chickahominy Lake among nearby lakes
Next to Chickahominy Lake, Diascund Reservoir is the giant of the group at 1,110 acres.
| Water | Distance | Size | DWR ramps | Trout stocking dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chickahominy Lake | this water | 1,230 acres | 0 | 0 |
| Diascund Reservoir | 3 miles northeast | 1,110 acres | 1 | 0 |
| Little Creek Reservoir | 8 miles southeast | 20 acres | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Lake | 13 miles west | 82 acres | 0 | 0 |
| Waller Mill Reservoir | 16 miles southeast | 360 acres | 0 | 0 |
| Dorey Park Lake | 21 miles west | 5 acres | 0 | 18 |
Virginia DWR waterbody pages and Public Fishing Lakes layer, NHD outline areas, DWR Boating Access Locations and stocking schedule; read November 6, 2026.
Just off Chickahominy Lake, by road
Another Virginia impoundment after Chickahominy Lake
- Diascund Reservoir3 miles northeast
- Little Creek Reservoir8 miles southeast
- Harrison Lake13 miles west
- Waller Mill Reservoir16 miles southeast
- Dorey Park Lake21 miles west
Filling the bait bucket close to Chickahominy Lake
- Ed Allen Boat & Baitbait and tackle shop, Lanexa, under a mile
- River's Rest Marina & Resortmarina, Charles City, 4 miles
- Hooker Bait and Tacklebait and tackle shop, Toano, 9 miles
- Darrell's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Mattaponi, 13 miles
- Marina Power & Lightingmarina, Williamsburg, 19 miles
- Fish Tales 2bait and tackle shop, Hopewell, 20 miles
Places to stay near Chickahominy Lake
- West Point13 miles, King William County
- Williamsburg17 miles, City of Williamsburg
- Hopewell21 miles, City of Hopewell
- Sandston21 miles, Henrico County
The Virginia counties and cities along Chickahominy Lake
- New Kent Countycounty seat New Kent
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Lakes, tidewater and stream riffles close to Chickahominy Lake, in pictures
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Chickahominy Lake, asked and answered for Virginia anglers
How do I find Chickahominy Lake on a Virginia map?
Point the map at New Kent County, about 13 miles from West Point.
How many acres is Chickahominy Lake?
Size on record: 1,230 acres.
Does DWR keep a public launch on Chickahominy Lake?
The nearest DWR launch is Diascund Reservoir boat ramp, 4 miles away.
What swims in Chickahominy Lake?
The DWR list includes black crappie, blue catfish, bluegill, bowfin, chain pickerel, crappie and largemouth bass.
How many largemouth can go home from Chickahominy Lake?
The statewide digest row for largemouth and smallmouth bass reads: 5 per day in the aggregate (combined); No statewide length limits.
What does DWR charge to fish Chickahominy Lake?
A Virginia freshwater license is $23 a year for residents and $47 for nonresidents 16 and older. Anyone not yet 16 is excused from buying one.
Where can bank anglers fish Chickahominy Lake?
No pier is on file here.
What tackle store is handiest for Chickahominy Lake trips?
Ed Allen Boat & Bait (under a mile away) heads the shop list.
What is the heaviest record fish from Chickahominy Lake?
Bowfin, 17 lbs. 8 oz., 1964, is on the DWR record list for this water (angler names are left out here).
Load the cooler for Chickahominy Lake
Each 2026 Virginia fee and creel row is linked below.