Licenses, Permits & Rental Equipment Rates

Licenses, Permits & Rental Equipment Rates

*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.

Save time and register for your fishing license prior to your visit here.

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.