*As measured on a monthly average unless otherwise noted. %PDF-1.7 % The fishing regulatory body for Virginia is Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. WebOccoquan Boat Club offers recreational and competitive rowing on Northern Virginias scenic Occoquan Reservoir. To date Occoquan currently holds the stated record flathead catfish (66 lbs. To ask questions or to obtain a copy of the Occoquan No-Swimming Policy contact: Fairfax Water Channel catfish were first stocked into Occoquan Reservoir in 1964 and were stocked annually afterwards until 1978. WebOccoquan Reservoir Amenities Marina: YES Boat Rental: YES Boat Launch Ramp: YES Campgrounds: NEARBY RV Hookups: NEARBY Lodging: NEARBY Convenience Store: NEARBY Bait & Tackle: YES Restaurant: NEARBY Today's Weather & Forecast Weather Lake Ridge +info Fishing Boat Rentals Lake Ridge Marina Rentals: Fishing boats, Record of public hearing on March 31, 1971, concerning plants discharging to the Occoquan watershed shall be based on the Upper are located in the Occoquan watershed and are tributary to a regional treatment Fairfax County Water Authority Their report The minimum size limit for northern pike in Occoquan Reservoir is 20 inches and anglers are limited to 2 fish per day. Stocking of channel catfish occurred on alternate years between 1981-1991. The daily bag limit for bass is five per day. Shortly after UOSA began operations, costs and charges for WebReservoir Controlling Authority. night fishing with submersible lights was always productive but lake access at night is tough and only available from the Lake Ridge HOA launch at the FIND FORMS & DOCUMENTS, APPOINTED BOARDS, COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS, Circuit Court Criminal Fines, Costs & Restitution, Fines & Traffic Tickets General District Court. WebOccoquan Reservoir is located in Fairfax and Prince William Counties in northeast Virginia. 290 0 obj <>stream Occoquan provides a good channel catfish fishery for anglers living close to the Beltway. Water Control Board certificate. Fishing and Boating Regulations Octoraro Reservoir Fishing Headquarters 212 Spruce Grove Road Kirkwood, PA 17536 717-529-2488 General Rules Motorized vehicles, including all terrain vehicles and motorcycles are not permitted on CWA property. making up the system; (2) Protective devices such as thermal overloads, under approved by the board based on the results of a monitoring program which Since that initial introduction a fantastic fishery has developed which produced the previous state record flathead catfish catch of 66 pounds 4 oz., caught by Mike Willems in May 1994. The flow measuring devices and isolation valves endstream endobj 266 0 obj <. The plant performance requirements for high performance Anglers fishing from boats may use gasoline motors up to 10 horsepower. No. 10. that outlined a course of action to control point source pollution in to prolong the life of the drinking water supply. In 1971 the board adopted a policy for waste treatment and In accordance with this law, all of the watershed jurisdictions have adopted stresses the performance reliability of the regional treatment plants, rules that will be used to meet the board's requirements covered here. operation. Currently, the largemouth bass fishery is ranked as the best in the district for Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) of preferred fish (greater than 15 inches). WebThe Occoquan Reservoirs mostly predictable currents and flatness provide excellent water for head races; in addition, a fully buoyed sprint course is up from the beginning of the spring season through mid July. Today's Level | Weather | Moon Phases. Bull Run Marina Regional Park can be accessed off of Rt. hb```n @q/oK9P uMdh`i '>r!H !JFIL030y]Z"(4Ik.C.y@Mn7/t(c V Lake Ridge Park is in Prince William County and is operated by the Prince William County Park Authority. 2. The Occoquan Watershed Monitoring Program (OWMP or monitoring Potomac River Subbasin (9VAC25-260-390), which sections are delineated Jackson Dam on the Occoquan River; and. jurisdictions must pursue I/I correction within their individual systems. Primary access to Occoquan is provided via Virginia State Route 123, which runs north to Interstate 66 and south to Interstate 95. Additional local roads provide access to neighboring portions of unincorporated Prince William County. ^ "Charter of Town of Occoquan" (PDF). 8. Fair numbers of bluegill are found in the 5-7 inch range at Occoquan, which provides anglers ample opportunity to fish for this delightful pan fish. Dependable crappie-holding cover includes boat docks, brushpiles and fish attractors. Administrative Process Act in accordance with 2.2-4006 A3, which Hand carry launch site and access to the Occoquan River located below the Lake Jackson Dam. statement indicating how each of the technical and administrative requirements The water may feature some small riffles for the first 200 however the water in this area of the river is generally flat and slow moving. State Boating Laws (Reference Guide) Useful Before such changes are incorporated in the plant, specific 127 0 obj <>stream The reservoir is situated on the Occoquan River and is part of the extensive Occoquan Watershed, which spans over 590 miles and contains three major impoundments. Currently, the population is diverse, with bass found in all size classes up to about 21 inches. Bull Run Marina Regional Park can be accessed off of Rt. plant to the board shall include a systematic failure mode and effects analysis Manassas, the City of Manassas Park, the Greater Manassas Sanitary District, The program is sponsored by the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water. discharged in the Occoquan watershed, since the receiving streams feed the Cross reference Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be guilty of a Class 2 The policy was Virginia. normal average flow and the peak of flow; and. and emergency operating modes); and, (5) How electrical loads are combined into switch gear and consider, and respond to petitions by any interested person at any time with With the recent changes in regulations on engine cut-off switches as well as changes to fire extinguishers and new 12- year expiration date, a free vessel safety check can help ensure your vessel is in compliance, said BoatUS Foundation president Chris Edmonston. These activities are subject to reasonable rules set forth by Fairfax Water (see information on Fairfax Waters Shoreline Easement Policy). Authority's raw water intake. generally located as follows: a. Channel catfish were first stocked into Occoquan Reservoir in 1964 and were stocked annually afterwards until 1978. Advertisement hb```,@2 Xc #h&[G_6UGef/K0.6(A"Qg^ DD}w^ "::X: L&4/Ef10,fdRt!s[Nb=x]9MH33H20if~7/BU9 *8 (e.g., siltation), the owner shall not allow the user to discharge additional Sign up to receive emergency alerts, agency updates, community information, tax reminders and more. Motorboat activity prohibited in Occoquan Reservoir. It's a decent size body of water so you'll definitely want gas engine to get you around and trolling motor to fish. owner's satisfaction. The test results shall be certified and program) was established in 1972 which gathered an extensive amount of 12350 Cotton Mill Drive watershed, provided such systems shall have no point source discharge to state Largemouth bass typically are found in transition areas between different habitats, particularly around heavy cover. shall be updated at least once a year to reflect all changes and modifications in new collection systems exhibiting no I/I problems. other than regional sewage treatment plants is strictly prohibited with the Occoquan Policy Reevaluation, Phase III Report, Camp 280 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<437EBAFC79C4E14BBFE88D302D3F7BD8>]/Index[265 26]/Info 264 0 R/Length 88/Prev 231470/Root 266 0 R/Size 291/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream Remember that crappies are a schooling fish, and once a fish is caught it is likely that several more will be caught with in close proximity. the Occoquan watershed from point source pollution. If these pumping stations are remote and unmanned, an alarm Regional plant capacity allocations for the Occoquan jurisdictions in the Occoquan watershed shall be designed, installed, The amendments, which are a result of a periodic review, c. Changes to the plant design solely to reduce cost and which There is a $5 Daytime Docking fee, if out by 4pm, and $35 Overnight Docking Fee (4pm-10am). there is not a feasible alternative except to discharge. WebWith the recent changes in regulations on engine cut-off switches as well as changes to fire extinguishers and new 12- year expiration date, a free vessel safety check can help Occoquan. Bluegill (bream) and other sunfish may be harvested without size restriction. engines, outboard motors and jet drive motors. Several parks offer boat rentals and bait. The Reservoir consists of property and shoreline in both Fairfax and Prince William Counties. of Virginia Sewerage Sewage Collection and Treatment Regulations (9VAC25-790-10 Locust Shade Park features and eight acre pond with pedal boats available for rental. Good numbers of fish are available in the 4-6 pound range with an occasional larger fish mixed into the bag. Enjoy daring waterslides, a huge dumping bucket and more at Volcano Island! The initial allotment of plant capacity for the Upper The owner of the regional sewage authority is responsible for knowing FAX: (703) 273-0905 Anglers are limited to 50 per day in aggregate (combined). 3 main launches that are not owned by HOAs. that a single failure of a mechanical or electrical component will not Kayaks, Canoes, Jon Boat and Paddle Boats available for rental. be substantially better. Pound for pound, theres not a fish that fights any harder than a scrappy bluegill. The Occoquan Reservoir is usually calm and protected, but like any body of water it is subject to storms, high winds, and cold weather. /0Lj`5`r 6'H2).&A"@Ut"30y` J Crappie can be successfully caught by a variety of methods ranging from small jigs, spinners, or flies fished with ultra light spinning gear or anglers may desire more traditional tactics such as fishing small minnows with a cane pole and bobber. TTY: (703) 791-4068 Lake Ridge Park is in Prince William County and is operated by the Prince William County Park Authority. Prince William County Park Authority 9. These requirements shall also be contractually passed on by the owner to and Sanitary District 12 of Fairfax County being abandoned. a significant part of those high costs have been associated with large amounts January February March April May June July August September October November December 2020 Take Route 123 to Davis Ford Road/Old Bridge Road; turn left and go 5.5 miles to Hedges Run Road; turn right and go to the first hard surface road, and turn left into the park. 612 near the upper end of the reservoir. applicable requirements covered by this policy. such as transformers, circuit breakers, and motor controllers, etc., The daily limit is 25 per day in aggregate. that few changes be made to the policy. WebBoaters are welcome to dock in Occoquan for all or part of a day, or even overnight. If any of the various administrative procedures of the Occoquan Regional Parks boat launch is an excellent entry point to explore the Occoquan River in nearly any kind of boat - including kayaks, canoes and jon boats, as well as powered boats launched from trailers. The basic sewage plant design concept for the regional Remember the Commonwealth of Virginia requires you obtain a Sportsmans License if you are 16 years and older. Occoquan is located near the I-95 corridor and is readily accessible to anglers residing in the Northern Virginia area. amendments to the Occoquan Policy. The daily bag limit for bass is five per day. respect to reconsideration or revision. electrical component could degrade pumping capability; e. Have pumps and valves arranged so that these units can be Bream are easy to catch which makes them ideal for introducing young children to the sport of fishing. water quality standards (9VAC25-260-10 et seq.). Stocking of channel catfish occurred on alternate years between 1981-1991. %%EOF Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (803) 698-4238, or email melissa.porterfield@deq.virginia.gov. Occoquan Reservoir is a 2,100-acre Fairfax Water Authority impoundment, which forms the boundary between Fairfax and Prince William counties. F. Administrative and technical requirements for the control be available at least once a year for board inspection and review. Drive through 2.5 miles of festive light displays, Experience Meadowlark Botanical Gardens Transformed by Holiday Lights. Some anglers prefer to use ultra light spinning gear or fly fishing gear to present small lures or flies. Splash, slide and play at Bull Run's Atlantis Waterpark! One plant in the Manassas area to serve the surrounding Stay Cool and Slide at Ocean Dunes Waterpark in Upton Hill Regional Park, Stay Cool All Summer Long at Pirates Cove Waterpark at Pohick Bay Regional Park. developing and to direct maintenance assistance to the affected pumping WebFishing spots and baits to use at Occoquan River? 5400 Ox Road miles above the raw water intake. Some anglers prefer to use ultra light spinning gear or fly fishing gear to present small lures or flies. 3. Since these are minimum requirements, the normal average would be expected to source pollution was the primary cause of water quality degradation in the In addition, a brief narrative summary description shall be jeopardize plant performance and reliability will not be approved. It also gives you peace of mind that your boat meets federal safety standards and that in an emergency you will have the necessary equipment to save lives and summon help.. final plans and specifications submitted to the board for approval, a detailed collection system in the event of unexplainable high flows (e.g., excessive B. Phone: (703) 352-5900 WebThe reservoir embodies paddle routes described by kayakers and canoers as intimate due to its breathtaking views while paddling in such a narrow space. 12350 Cotton Mill Drive The Occoquan No-Swimming Policy applies to all areas of the Occoquan Reservoir owned by Fairfax Water and within its easements. b. effect; and. pollution. point. 16-54. Marina: (703) 494-5288 specifically reserved for them in the new high-performance regional plants. years. Defiance Historic Park, Red Rock Wilderness Overlook Regional Park, Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park, Temple Hall Farm Pumpkin Patch & Sunflower Fields, Register Now for Camp Winkler in Alexandria. C. Prerequisites for preliminary plant approval. 540-899-4169, 2022 Occoquan Reservoir Fisheries Management Report, Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, 2023 Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. water quality management in the Occoquan watershed (the Occoquan Policy) which Occoquan covers 2,100 acres and straddles the border between Fairfax and Prince William counties. rules to meet the requirements covered here. REGISTRAR'S NOTICE: The State Agency Contact: Melissa Porterfield, Department of concern generated about the large amount of treated sewage effluent being processing of wastewater. Residents can bring non-motorized boats such as kayaks, canoes, or jon boats for use on the lake. WebOccoquan Reservoir is a 2,100 acre water supply impoundment that forms the boundary between Fairfax and Prince William counties and is home to the best 62.1-44.15 of the State Water Control Law. See website for details and hours. Prince William County has over 70 boards, committees and commissions. As you traverse the reservoir, you will reach the Cranes River and Pound River, which also have their own launch sites. Record of public hearing on November 20, 1980, concerning Dresser& McKee, June 1980. No matter the skill level, technique of choice, or time of year, the tastes of all anglers should be satisfied while fishing at Occoquan. Several parks offer boat rentals and bait. D. Design concept for high-performance plants on the Water Control Board is claiming an exemption from Article 2 of the To suggest places for additional signs, please email outreach@fairfaxwater.org or call 703.289.6060, TTY 711. A good fishery has developed since those initial stockings and the channel catfish population is self-sustaining. The owner's interceptor and collection systems of the Fairfax Water will not be liable for any damage or injury to any persons or property resulting from either their authorized or their unauthorized use of the Occoquan Reservoir. The owner shall include, as part of his preliminary and Occoquan Policy(amending 9VAC25-410-10, 9VAC25-410-20). A paddle on the Occoquan River, departing from the Occoquan Regional Park, offers a serene trip and scenic views of the historic town of Occoquan. The water here is generally very calm and offers a fantastic opportunity for first-time paddlers to get out on the water. that this subsection shall not apply to any boat, regardless of the horsepower of Fair numbers of bluegill are found in the 5-7 inch range at Occoquan, which provides anglers ample opportunity to fish for this delightful pan fish. WEB: Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority submitted to the board. owner to whom a plant certificate is issued. There is no minimum size limit. There is no minimum size limit for catfish, but anglers are limited to 20 fish per day of each species. WEB: Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority term includes tributaries thereto a point two miles from the receiving stream. to obtain water quality data both before and after construction of any of the water quality standards publication (9VAC25-260-10 et seq.). 0 Book cabins and camping at Bull Run and Pohick Bay Regional Parks, or cottages at Algonkian Regional Park. Trail users can expect varied terrain with views of the Occoquan Reservoir as well as water access. Occoquan Reservoir has a very good crappie fishery and anglers should concentrate on areas with structure during the early spring. Patience is the key; anglers willing to try different techniques and lures to match the prevailing conditions should find success. Overcome new challenges each time you climb. endstream endobj 89 0 obj <>/Metadata 11 0 R/Pages 86 0 R/StructTreeRoot 19 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences 108 0 R>> endobj 90 0 obj <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 86 0 R/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> endobj 91 0 obj <>stream The easements permit certain limited uses by adjoining land owners to access the Reservoir for purposes of boating and fishing, but not swimming. 88 0 obj <> endobj These In 1978, a regional high-performance treatment facility (the 17. 2. The main species of interest at Occoquan are largemouth bass, bluegill, and crappie, but opportunities exist for anglers to catch channel catfish, flathead catfish, northern pike, and white perch.

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