Harwood’s Mill
500 Oriana Road (SR 620) Yorktown, VA 23693 Highway Exit: 255B from I-64 Located at the southeastern end of Newport News Park, in York
Fishing IN THE CITY
Explore our many locations, from saltwater fishing piers, to freshwater reservoirs, and fishing boat launches, all over the city. Read on to find out the different fishing options.
Saltwater Fishing
Free Saltwater fishing piers are located at Hilton Pier (closed for repairs) and King-Lincoln Park (sunrise to sunset daily), the Wave Screen Pier at King-Lincoln Park (open 24 hours), Denbigh Park (open sunrise to 10pm) , and the Monitor-Merrimac Overlook (currently closed for repairs). A Saltwater Fishing License is required to fish at these sites.
Huntington Park is home to the James River Fishing Pier (fee for fishing) which is the longest fishing pier on the East Coast.
freshwater Fishing
Freshwater fishing is available sunrise to sunset at Lee Hall and Harwood’s Mill Reservoirs. Shoreline fishing requires a Parks Division Shoreline Fishing Permit in addition to the Virginia freshwater fishing license. Virginia fishing licenses are available for purchase online. Please call 757-888-3333 for more information.
Jon boats for fishing are available for rental year-round at the Newport News Park Campsite Office, and on weekends and holidays during the summer months at Lee Hall Fishing Area and the Harwood’s Mill concession office.
Fishermen may also launch privately-owned boats into the city’s reservoirs by purchasing a daily or annual Launch Permit. No gas motors are permitted, and a valid Virginia Freshwater Fishing License is required.
Lee Hall Reservoir
Boat rentals, private launch, and shoreline / pier fishing permits are available everyday from 7 a.m. to sunset at the Newport News Park Campsite Office. Lee Hall Fishing Area concession is open 12 p.m. to sunset on weekends and holidays, May through September.
Harwood’s Mill
Private launch and shoreline fishing permits are available weekdays at the Newport News Park Campsite Office. Harwood’s Mill Fishing Area concession is open 7 a.m. to sunset on weekends and holidays, May through October.Â
Fishing
King-Lincoln Park
About Overlooking the Hampton Roads waterfront at the east end of Newport News, King-Lincoln Park features tennis, basketball, picnicking, playgrounds, a saltwater fishing pier and
Huntington Park
About Huntington Park, features a 60-acre park with public beach and public boat ramp, 2002 American Rose City rose garden, picnicking, ball fields, and playground.
Hilton Pier/Ravine (Closed Pending Repairs)
Timeline: TBD About Located in the historic Hilton Village, this park is right behind Hilton Elementary School and it features: A small beach A fishing
Denbigh Park
About Denbigh Park is a 13.3 acre marshland park located by the Warwick River, a tributary of the James River, featuring: A short walking/hiking trail.
Deer Park
About Deer Park is located on Jefferson Avenue, just south of J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, in the center of the city. The park has two
Anderson Park / Peterson’s Yacht Basin
Anderson Park is a waterfront park located on 16th Street and features basketball courts, a baseball field, public boat ramp, picnic shelters, playground, saltwater fishing
Newport News Park
One of the largest municipal parks (almost 8,000 acres) east of the Mississippi River, Newport News Park offers a wide variety of activities, including hiking,
Fees at newport news park
Fees associated with Lee Hall Reservoir and Harwoods’ Mill.
| Item / Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Boat Rental (per day, per licensed fisherman) | $8 + tax |
| Boat Rental after 3 p.m. (per licensed fisherman) | $3 + tax |
| Pier Fishing (per day, per licensed fisherman) Shoreline Fishing (annual) |
$3 $35 |
| Private Launch Permit (per day) | $6 |
| Private Launch Permit (annual) | $55 |
Senior rates are available.
For additional information, please call 757-886-7912 or 757-888-3333.