Lefty Hamilton Pond at Locust Shade Park is stocked with trout and catfish as part of the Urban Fishing Program and in cooperation with the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. The trout portion of the program runs November through April. The initial stocking of the 2010/2011 trout season was on November 1.
For those age 16 and above a Freshwater Virginia State Fishing License is required all year and a Virginia State Trout License is required November 1 through April 30. There are no license requirements for those under age 16. There is no permit required from Locust Shade Park of the Park Authority. PEDAL BOATS
Our PEDAL BOATS operate May - September , weekends only.
Cost is $4.00 per 1/2 hours (4 seater boats for 2 adults, 2 children max).
Locust Shade Youth Fishing Tournament - June 2, 2012 8A. - 1P. We will have a short clinic followed by fishing, lunch and trophies. |