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VDGIF Facility Closures & Alerts

Last Updated on February 17, 2012

Closed to public access

Open, but with specific advisories/notices

VDGIF Offices
Status Facility Alert Begins Ends
All VDGIF Offices

Offices

 Operating on Normal Schedule

Wildlife Management Areas
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Hog Island WMA

Wildlife Management Areas

 Closed
  • The WMA is closed for general visitation and fishing until further notice due to road repairs and bank stabilization work on and along the main entrance road. The Carlisle tract of Hog Island WMA and the Lawnes Creek Boat ramp are unaffected by this closure and remain open. Scheduled waterfowl hunts are unaffected by this closure. For details, please see the WMA page on this site.
 January 11, 2012 Until further notice
Clinch Mountain WMA

Wildlife Management Areas

 Open
  • Access is currently open to the WMA, Laurel Bed Lake, and the shooting range.

Public Boat Access
Status Facility Alert Begins Ends
Osborne Pike Landing

Boat Access in Henrico County

 Closed for Maintenance Dredging
  • Maintenance dredging of the basin at this area will begin on or about February 16, 2012. Work will last approximately 10 days and must be completed no later than March 15.
 February 16, 2012 March 15, 2012
Wilmont Landing

Boat Access in King George County

 Road Closed
  • The access road to Wilmont Landing is closed due to storm damage. VDOT estimates the closure to be approximately 90 days. Note: The Wilmont Landing is not a VDGIF ramp. For more information on the road closure, please contact VDOT.
 September 30, 2011 Until further notice
Mill Creek

Boat Access on Rappahannock River

 Use Extreme Caution
  • Major sanding problems around ramp. Use extreme caution when launching and retrieving.
 November 29, 2011 Until further notice
Carter's Wharf

Boat Access on Rappahannock River

 Sand and Debris on Ramp
  • Sand and debris on ramp, use caution.
 November 29, 2011 Until further notice
Little Page Bridge

Boat Access on Pamunkey River

 Mud and Debris on Boat Slide
  • Mud and debris present on boat slide, use caution.
 December 19, 2011 Until further notice
Ancarrow's Landing

Boat Access on James River

 Mud on Boat Ramp
  • Extremely muddy as a result of receding high water, use caution.
 December 21, 2011 Until further notice
Hammock

Boat Access on Messongo Creek

 Dock Replacement
  • Dock replacement is scheduled to begin the week of January 2. The work should take approximately 2-3 weeks to complete. The contractor will let boats in and out to the best of his ability. No work will occur on weekends.
 December 30, 2011 Until further notice

Lakes, Rivers, and Streams
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Lake Manassas

Lake

 No Public Access
  • Public access to Lake Manassas has not been available for several years. For details, please see the Lake Manassas page on this site.
Pete's Pond

Pond

 Closed
  • Closed.
Chickahominy Lake

Reservoir

 Walkers Dam Closed to Fishing
  • Walkers Dam is temporarily closed to fishing. No one is allowed on the dam or boat lock structure.
Lake Nelson

Lake

 Lake Nelson Emergency Spillway Construction
  • Water levels at Lake Nelson will be lowered 4-5 feet for dam renovations and the construction of a new emergency spillway during the spring and summer of 2011. To complete this project, the lake level will be reduced during construction and will be returned to normal levels at the conclusion of construction. The lake drawdown is planned to begin at the end of March and continue through the end of July. However, the exact timing of this project is dependant on several variables and has not yet been finalized. Anglers are welcome to fish during the construction period but will not be allowed to fish on or near the dam. The boat launch will not be accessible after the drawdown begins but hand launching canoes and kayaks will still be permitted.
Chickahominy River

River

 Fishing Catwalk Access Area on Walker's Dam Closed
  • The fishing catwalk access area on Walker's Dam is closed due to boat lock failure. No one is allowed on the dam or near the boat lock structure. Anglers can still launch boats at the Rockahock Marina's boat ramp. Boat anglers should not tie their boats to the dam. Shore bound anglers can try their luck from various spots on the bank. Additional access may be attained from one of the boat piers if marina staff grants permission.