Western Branch Reservoir

Suffolk, Virginia

Western Branch Reservoir is the largest of Norfolk's water supply lakes at 1,265 acres, with a maximum depth of 35 feet. A Norfolk boat permit is required to launch and fish.

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Surface area1,265 acres

Max depth35 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Redear Sunfish●●●○○

shellcrackers

Striped Bass●●○○○

White Perch●●○○○

Crappie●●○○○

Yellow Perch●○○○○

weaker population

Muskellunge●○○○○

stocked in low numbers

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Girl Scout Road fishing station rampPublic
Route 605 below the Lake Prince Dam; open sunrise to sunset.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Western Branch Reservoir are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

A Norfolk boat permit is required; bank fishing is prohibited.
Gas motors up to 9.9 hp are allowed; larger outboards only if the prop or fuel is disabled.
Open sunrise to sunset only.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.