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EXCELLENT FISHING OPPORTUNITIES surround all of Culpeper.
Virginia requires anglers aged 16-65 to purchase a state license, which
can be obtained through the Town Hall and licensed agents, such as M-M
Sporting Goods and Wal-Mart Supercenter in Culpeper. There is a five-day
non-resident state license available, and a county or town license.
Trout fishing requires
a special license. For ages 65 and over, special fees for licenses are
charged.
To learn more about fishing in Virginia click
here.
These lakes are part of the Town Water Supply system, and, therefore, no gas motors are permitted. In addition to the state license, a town permit is needed for these lakes. Fishing certificates and Boating permits are available through the Town Treasurer's Office at 400 South Main Street, Culpeper. For more information on these certificates and permits, click here.
 MOUNTAIN RUN LAKE is a 75-acre lake with wooded shores. Largemouth
bass provide good fishing here and there are also crappies, bluegill
channel catfish, and an excellent redear sunfish population. Mountain
Run has a boat ramp
with
a
courtesy pier. There is limited shore fishing. A picnic shelter and playground
are in the park adjacent to the lake.
Location: Route 29 South, to right on Mountain Run Lake Road (718), go exactly 2.3 miles, on left will be J.B. Carpenter Jr. Drive, and the entrance to the park.
LAKE PELHAM covers 255 acres with a combination of forested
and open sloped blanks along its shores. If you like crappie and channel
catfish, Pelham is the place to go. This reservoir probably has more
channel catfish
per acre
than any other lake in Northern Virginia. Other species include largemouth
bass, bluegills, and pumpkinseed sunfish. The lake has a public ramp.
Location: Route 29 South, right onto Mountain Run Lake Road (718), right onto Henretty Drive (1025), 0.4 miles to lake.
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Town Office
400 S. Main Street, Culpeper, VA 22701
phone: (540) 829-8220
website: www.culpeper.to
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Office hours:
Weekdays from 8:30am to 5pm
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 Culpeper County is bordered along the west by the Rappahannock River and along the south by the Rapidan River. Both rivers provide excellent smallmouth bass and redbreast sunfish angling. Please visit the website of the Virginia
Department of Game & Inland Fisheries for more information on fishing and boating in our area.
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The National Park provides fishing opportunities in the pristine waters of their mountain streams. However, over the years fishing regulations have changed significantly in order to ensure effective protection of a variety of species of fishes. Call the National Park, or check out their website to find out about licenses and regulations.
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Novices and Pros alike will be happy to know of the Orvis endorsed fly-fishing school in Culpeper. The Castaway Company
offers beginner
fly-fishing schools and fly-fishing instruction along with fish-specific schools taught throughout the year.
A guided fishing service (both wading and float trips) is available on the local streams for Trout and Smallmouth Bass.
 Full and half day trips are available, and include light refreshments and all equipment (except waders).
The Castaway Company manages a stretch of private water on the Rose River in Madison County that is offered as one
of the premier Trophy trout streams in the Piedmont region for fly-fishing enthusiasts. Stocked with jumbo
rainbow trout, this stream is fly-fishing only and a strict catch-and-release policy is practiced. This
fishing experience is ideal for anyone who wants to spend a day catching trophy-size trout on one of the
prettiest streams in the Virginia Piedmont region.
For more information on guided services, contact The Castaway Company,
(540)829-5311, email info@thecastawaycompany.com, or visit www.thecastawaycompany.com. |
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