Recreation

Fishing

Fishing

Reel in your own fish tale!

Enjoy fishing at either Hopkins or Painters Pond. These ponds are stocked multiple times a year with perch, small mouth bass, blue gill, and rainbow or brook trout. Be on the lookout for other species of fish also!

Resort ID required when purchasing license or renting equipment.

March 20, 2020 Update: Painters pond will be drained to allow for dredging and installation of a new intake structure and pump house. The existing intake structure and pump house have been in service since 1972. The aquatic life will be relocated to other ponds in the area.

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Licenses, Permits & Rental Equipment Rates

Licenses, Permits & Rental Equipment Rates

Licenses
State Resident5-day pass$14
Non-resident5-day pass$21
Non-resident1-day pass$8
State ResidentFull Season$23

*Effective July 1, a license to fish will not be required for non-residents under 16 when accompanied by a person possessing a valid license to fish in Virginia.

Resort Permits
Fishing Permit1 Day$3
Fishing Permit5 Days$10
Rental Equipment
2 Hours$3
4 Hours$5
6 Hours$6

For more fishing & bait information, please call The Market at resort ext. 65100 or The General Store at resort ext. 5100.

Things to Know

Things to Know

Fishing Rules & Regulations

Persons allowed to fish:

  • All Gold Card Holders with valid ID.
  • Anyone with Blue ID cards and a Fishing Permit.
  • When a Fishing Permit is required, it applies to all ages.

Rules and Policies:

  • All persons fishing must have and show correct ID and valid State or County fishing license except those exempt under State Law.
  • Only 1 fishing pole per person is allowed by law.
  • Fishing is allowed year-round between the hours of one hour before sunrise and one hour after sunset.
  • Pond Locations: Painters Pond on Palmer Road, and Hopkins Pond below the Gate House.
  • Virginia State fishing licenses and Fishing Permits are available year-round at The Market, behind the Woodstone Check-in Center, and during spring, summer and fall at The General Store, beside the Ski Lodge. 
  • Observe NO FISHING signs when posted.
  • No Boating / No Swimming.
  • ANY AND ALL OTHER STATE LAWS APPLY.
  • NO FISHING AT ANY WOODSTONE POND
  • For more fishing & bait information, please call The Market resort ext. 65100 or The General Store resort ext. 5100.
Daily Limits
TroutAny Size4 per person
Bass12" minimum4 per person
Bluegill5" minimum4 per person
All other fishNo minimumNo limit

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