Waller Mill Reservoir Fishing
A reservoir in York County, 360 acres.
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The essentials of Waller Mill Reservoir
In York County, the reservoir known as Waller Mill Reservoir covers 360 acres. The closest Census place is Williamsburg, about 3 miles away.
The pier layer adds 1 fishing pier.
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 Waller Mill Reservoir
Waller Mill is a 360-acre reservoir owned by the City of Williamsburg. The reservoir is located within the boundaries of Waller Mill Park. A navigable tunnel connects the upper and lower portions of the reservoir. The reservoir shoreline topography is covered by numerous points and coves. The heavily wooded shoreline with the numerous creek arms provides for a very pleasing environment in which to fish, hike, bike, bird watch or just pleasure boat.
Getting to Waller Mill Reservoir
Waller Mill Park is located off of Route 645 (Airport Road) between U.S. Route 60 in Williamsburg and exit 234 off I-64. From Route 60, take Airport Road to the east. The park will be on the right after you cross over the upper half of the reservoir. If traveling by way of I-64, take exit 234 to Rochambeau Road. Rochambeau Road will double back to Airport Road.
These are DWR sentences on Waller Mill Reservoir, cut to whole sentences.
Virginia DWR waterbody page (updated 11/17/2023), read November 6, 2026.
Motor rule and facilities at Waller Mill Reservoir
- Boat motors (DWR layer)Electric Motors Only
- Facilities DWR marksfee, parking, accessible facilities, food concession, picnic tables, restrooms, hiking trails, bike trails, observation platforms, fishing pier or platform, boat ramps, horsepower limit, electric motors only, paddle access
- DWR region numberDWR Region 1
Only the fields DWR fills in for Waller Mill Reservoir appear here.
Virginia DWR Public Fishing Lakes layer (outline, motor rule, region number), read November 6, 2026. Virginia DWR waterbody page (updated 11/17/2023), read November 6, 2026.
Species DWR lists for Waller Mill Reservoir
The DWR fishing outlook grid for Waller Mill Reservoir
| Species group | DWR rating |
|---|---|
| Bass | best bet |
| Catfish | present |
| Panfish | best bet |
For Waller Mill Reservoir, species come from DWR pages and trout records rather than from catches.
Virginia DWR waterbody page (updated 11/17/2023), read November 6, 2026.
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No DWR launch sits on Waller Mill Reservoir, so the neighbours are listed.
Walk-in fishing on Waller Mill Reservoir
- Waller Mill Parkfishing pier
Virginia launches flanking Waller Mill Reservoir
- Tanyard boat ramp on Chesapeake BayChesapeake Bay, 10 miles north
- Grey's Creek boat ramp on Tidal James RiverTidal James River, 11 miles southwest
- Lawnes Creek boat ramp on Tidal James RiverTidal James River, 12 miles south
- Gloucester Point on York RiverYork River, 12 miles east
- Diascund Reservoir boat rampDiascund Reservoir, 13 miles northwest
- Warehouse boat rampWare 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. Virginia DWR Fishing Piers layer (name and water only), read November 6, 2026.
Cooler math for Waller Mill Reservoir 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 Waller Mill Reservoir.
DWR page rule lines for Waller Mill Reservoir
- Gasoline powered, outboard motors are prohibited on the reservoir.
- Electric trolling motors can be used.
- Statewide regulations apply to all fish species.
- Waller Mill Park hours vary with the season.
- All park rules and regulations should be followed by fishermen.
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.
Waller Mill Reservoir among nearby lakes
Next to Waller Mill Reservoir, Chickahominy Lake is the giant of the group at 1,230 acres.
| Water | Distance | Size | DWR ramps | Trout stocking dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waller Mill Reservoir | this water | 360 acres | 0 | 0 |
| Little Creek Reservoir | 8 miles northwest | 20 acres | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hall Reservoir | 9 miles southeast | 230 acres | 0 | 0 |
| Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir | 14 miles northeast | 635 acres | 0 | 0 |
| Diascund Reservoir | 16 miles northwest | 1,110 acres | 1 | 0 |
| Chickahominy Lake | 16 miles northwest | 1,230 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.
Just off Waller Mill Reservoir, by road
Another Virginia impoundment after Waller Mill Reservoir
- Little Creek Reservoir8 miles northwest
- Lee Hall Reservoir9 miles southeast
- Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir14 miles northeast
- Diascund Reservoir16 miles northwest
- Chickahominy Lake16 miles northwest
Filling the bait bucket close to Waller Mill Reservoir
- Marina Power & Lightingmarina, Williamsburg, 4 miles
- Hooker Bait and Tacklebait and tackle shop, Toano, 7 miles
- Neal's Hunting & Fishingbait and tackle shop, Gloucester, 10 miles
- G Town Baitn Tacklebait and tackle shop, Hayes, 10 miles
- Severn Wharf Custom Rodsbait and tackle shop, Gloucester Point, 12 miles
- River's Rest Marina & Resortmarina, Charles City, 12 miles
Virginia captains and guides who work Waller Mill Reservoir
- laid back charterscharter, Yorktown, (804) 758-4778
Places to stay near Waller Mill Reservoir
- Williamsburg3 miles, City of Williamsburg
- Gloucester Point12 miles, Gloucester County
- Gloucester Courthouse12 miles, Gloucester County
- West Point18 miles, King William County
The Virginia counties and cities along Waller Mill Reservoir
- York Countycounty seat Yorktown
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Lakes, tidewater and stream riffles close to Waller Mill Reservoir, in pictures
Photo: schizoform, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Watts, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Missy Schmidt, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
Waller Mill Reservoir, asked and answered for Virginia anglers
How do I find Waller Mill Reservoir on a Virginia map?
Point the map at York County, about 3 miles from Williamsburg.
How many acres is Waller Mill Reservoir?
Size on record: 360 acres.
Does DWR keep a public launch on Waller Mill Reservoir?
The nearest DWR launch is Tanyard boat ramp on Chesapeake Bay, 10 miles away.
What swims in Waller Mill Reservoir?
The DWR list includes black crappie, bluegill, common carp, crappie, largemouth bass, redear sunfish and saugeye.
How many largemouth can go home from Waller Mill Reservoir?
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 Waller Mill Reservoir?
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 Waller Mill Reservoir?
DWR maps one fishing pier there: Waller Mill Park.
What tackle store is handiest for Waller Mill Reservoir trips?
Marina Power & Lighting (about 4 miles away) heads the shop list.
Load the cooler for Waller Mill Reservoir
Each 2026 Virginia fee and creel row is linked below.