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Slate Lick Lake

This 10-acre impoundment is located in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in western Rockingham County. It is stocked with harvestable sized brook trout and fingerling channel catfish, and it also contains a good largemouth bass and sunfish population. Catfish fishing opportunities were further improved in 1997 with the stocking of catchable size (average 1.2 pounds) channel catfish. A creel limit of 5 fish per day with a minimum length limit of 18 inches was placed on channel catfish to promote better catfish angling. Statewide regulations apply to all other species.

Access to the lake is restricted, requiring a 0.8-mile hike from the gate on Forest Development Road (FDR) 230, off Route 817. A trout license is required to fish these waters from October 1 through June 15.

Maps & Directions

Access Site:
Map

Do not use a GPS road navigation unit to find this lake unless you search for Hog Pen Rd, Fulks Run, VA 22830. This is the road the leads through Slate Lick Fields to Slate Lick Lake.

Directions: If searching with Google Maps look up Hog Pen Rd, Fulks Run, VA 22830. Follow Hog Pen Rd to a closed gate. There are two gates on the road to the lake. The first is approximately 2 miles from the lake and the second is approximately 0.8 miles from the lake. The first gate is closed seasonally by the U.S. Forest Service (Contact North River Ranger District for details 540-265-5100). The second gate is closed all year.

Fishing

Bass

present

Catfish

best bet

Trout

present

Panfish

present

Biologist Reports

  • None available at this time.
  • Facilities, Amenities, and Nearby Attractions

    Nearby Attractions

    Facilities

    • Fee
    • Parking
    • Handicap-Accessible
    • Food Concession
    • Picnic Tables
    • Grills
    • Restrooms

    Amenities

    • Hiking Trails
    • Bike Trails
    • Viewing Blinds
    • Observation Platforms
    • Fishing Pier/Platform
    • Boat Ramps
    • Motorboat Access
    • Horsepower Limit
    • Electric Motor Only
    • Paddle Access
    • Camping
    • Primitive Camping Only

    More Information

    For more information, please contact:

    Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
    517 Lee Highway P.O. Box 996
    Verona, VA 24482
    (540) 248-9360