Due to the expected impact of the winter storm, all Virginia State Park overnight facilities will be closed from Friday, Jan. 23 through Sunday, Jan. 25. This decision is based on the forecast for unsafe conditions and potential power outages. For updates click here.

Fishing How-To

Location of Widewater State Park in Virginia

Where

Widewater State Park, 101 Widewater State Park Road, Stafford, VA 22554.
Picnic Shelter 1

When

Jan. 17, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Looking to get hooked on a new hobby this year?

Join a ranger and learn the basics of catching a fish, from setting up your rod to setting your hook. Learn about different lures and bait, common fish in the area, and practice casting your line out in the water. Winter fishing can be challenging, but it is never to early to start a hobby in the new year.

Participants 16 and older must have a valid Virginia state freshwater fishing license. Fishing licenses can be purchased online on the Virginia DWR website.

This program will meet at Shelter 1.

Guest fishing at Long Pond

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-288-1400
Email Address: widewater@dcr.virginia.gov