Lee Hall Reservoir Fishing
This reservoir lies in York County, 230 acres.
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Lee Hall Reservoir in brief
Lee Hall Reservoir is a Virginia reservoir in York County, listed at 230 acres. The nearest community on the Census list is Gloucester Point, some 4 miles distant.
Read on for ramps, species and the cooler rules.
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.
Lee Hall Reservoir in the words of Virginia DWR
Lee Hall is a 230-acre reservoir owned by the City of Newport News. The reservoir is located within the Newport News Park. Newport News Park has a total area of roughly 8,000 acres that makes it one of the largest municipal parks east of the Mississippi River. Lee Hall Reservoir is located a few miles to the west of Newport News and is easily visible from Interstate 64 and State Route 143. Both roads have bridges that cross the reservoir.
Finding the access at Lee Hall Reservoir
The lake is located off Route 143, via the Lee Hall (Route 143) or Fort Eustis Blvd. (Route 105) exits off I-64. For more information call the Newport News Department of Parks and Recreation, (757) 886-7912.
DWR wrote the passage above about Lee Hall Reservoir; check its page for updates.
Virginia DWR waterbody page (updated 11/17/2023), read November 6, 2026.
Site amenities DWR lists for Lee Hall Reservoir
- Boat motors (DWR layer)Electric Motors Only
- DWR region numberDWR Region 1
The rows on Lee Hall Reservoir mirror DWR records.
Virginia DWR Public Fishing Lakes layer (outline, motor rule, region number), read November 6, 2026.
Species on the DWR page for Lee Hall Reservoir
DWR wording drives the Lee Hall Reservoir species list; generic labels stay unlinked.
Virginia DWR waterbody page (updated 11/17/2023), read November 6, 2026.
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There is no DWR ramp for Lee Hall Reservoir; ask the owner before towing.
More DWR launches near Lee Hall Reservoir
- Gloucester Point on York RiverYork River, 3 miles east
- Lawnes Creek boat ramp on Tidal James RiverTidal James River, 10 miles southwest
- Warehouse boat rampWare River, 11 miles north
- Grey's Creek boat ramp on Tidal James RiverTidal James River, 14 miles west
Virginia DWR Boating Access Locations layer (attributes as recorded; lanes, fees and hours are not in the layer), read November 6, 2026.
Virginia limits in force on Lee Hall 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 |
Those statewide digest rows govern Lee Hall Reservoir unless an exception below names it.
DWR regulation notes on Lee Hall Reservoir
- Anglers need to purchase the daily or yearly fishing permit before fishing on Lee Hall Reservoir. The campground office will provide the necessary permits.
- Fishing hours are set by the park hours and vary throughout the year.
- Outboard engines are prohibited. Electric motors can be used.
- Statewide regulations apply to all fish species.
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.
Lee Hall Reservoir next to its Virginia neighbours
If Lee Hall Reservoir feels crowded, Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir spreads across 635 acres.
| Water | Distance | Size | DWR ramps | Trout stocking dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Hall Reservoir | this water | 230 acres | 0 | 0 |
| Harwood’s Mill Reservoir | 8 miles southeast | 265 acres | 0 | 0 |
| Waller Mill Reservoir | 9 miles northwest | 360 acres | 0 | 0 |
| Sandy Bottom Park Pond | 14 miles southeast | 465 acres | 0 | 0 |
| Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir | 15 miles north | 635 acres | 0 | 0 |
| Lake Biggins | 17 miles south | 60 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.
Around Lee Hall Reservoir, within a Virginia drive
Other Virginia reservoirs close to Lee Hall Reservoir
- Harwood’s Mill Reservoir8 miles southeast
- Waller Mill Reservoir9 miles northwest
- Sandy Bottom Park Pond14 miles southeast
- Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir15 miles north
- Lake Biggins17 miles south
Where to buy bait before Lee Hall Reservoir
- Severn Wharf Custom Rodsbait and tackle shop, Gloucester Point, 4 miles
- Marina Power & Lightingmarina, Williamsburg, 6 miles
- Wormley Creek Marinamarina, Yorktown, 6 miles
- G Town Baitn Tacklebait and tackle shop, Hayes, 6 miles
- Severn River Marinamarina, Hayes, 7 miles
- Grafton Fishing Supply & Fishingbait and tackle shop, Yorktown, 7 miles
Paid trips that cover Lee Hall Reservoir
- laid back charterscharter, Yorktown, (804) 758-4778
Virginia towns close to Lee Hall Reservoir
- Gloucester Point4 miles, Gloucester County
- Williamsburg8 miles, City of Williamsburg
- Gloucester Courthouse11 miles, Gloucester County
- Newport News12 miles, City of Newport News
The localities Lee Hall Reservoir runs through
- York Countycounty seat Yorktown
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Shorelines around Lee Hall Reservoir through a camera
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Lee Hall Reservoir: what Old Dominion anglers keep asking
Which Virginia locality holds Lee Hall Reservoir?
Look in York County, about 4 miles from Gloucester Point.
Roughly how much water is Lee Hall Reservoir?
About 230 acres.
Which DWR access site suits a first trip to Lee Hall Reservoir?
None is mapped on it; the closest DWR ramp is Gloucester Point on York River, about 3 miles away.
What might bite for a Virginia angler at Lee Hall Reservoir?
DWR lists black crappie, bluegill, crappie, largemouth bass, redear sunfish and yellow perch.
Which digest bass row covers Lee Hall Reservoir?
The statewide digest row for largemouth and smallmouth bass reads: 5 per day in the aggregate (combined); No statewide length limits.
Does a Virginia freshwater license cover Lee Hall Reservoir?
A Virginia freshwater license is $23 a year for residents and $47 for nonresidents 16 and older. Under-16 anglers are exempt.
Can a bank angler work the shoreline of Lee Hall Reservoir?
No dedicated pier appears on DWR data.
Which shop is on the way to Lee Hall Reservoir?
Stop at Severn Wharf Custom Rods (about 4 miles away).
Plan a Saturday on Lee Hall Reservoir
Check the digest, then pick a ramp.