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Boating At Lake Chesdin In Virginia

By AA-Boats & Boating Staff Writers

Lake Chesdin, Virginia

Free Public Boating & Watersport Activities

Nestled in south-central Virginia, Lake Chesdin is a scenic reservoir that offers a picturesque escape for locals and visitors alike. Spanning across both Chesterfield and Dinwiddie counties, this reservoir is fed by the Appomattox and the James Rivers, creating a tranquil oasis for outdoor enthusiasts.

The area surrounding Lake Chesdin is abundant with nearby attractions that cater to various interests. Nature lovers can explore the beautiful Pocahontas State Park, featuring miles of hiking trails, picnic areas, and serene lakes. Additionally, the Henricus Historical Park provides a glimpse into Virginia's early colonial history, allowing visitors to step back in time.

Boating is a popular activity at Lake Chesdin, and its expansive waters provide ample opportunities for recreational boaters, water sports enthusiasts, and anglers. The lake is well-suited for pontoon boats, kayaks, and water skiing, making it an ideal spot for family fun and aquatic adventures.

A marina located on Lake Chesdin offers convenient amenities and services for boaters, such as boat rentals, fuel stations, and docking facilities. Boaters can rest assured that their needs are well-catered to at the marina, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable boating experience.

To accommodate easy access to the water, there are multiple boat launch ramps situated around the lake. These launch ramps provide boaters with hassle-free entry points to the water, making it simple to launch their boats and embark on their lake adventures.

Lake Chesdin is surrounded by several nearby cities, including Richmond and Petersburg, Virginia, offering an array of dining, shopping, and entertainment options for visitors to explore before or after their lake excursions.

The boating season at Lake Chesdin typically spans from late spring to early fall when the weather is favorable for water activities. During this time, boaters can make the most of their experience on the lake, enjoying the warm temperatures and gentle breezes.

Fishing is also a popular pastime at Lake Chesdin, with anglers seeking a variety of fish species such as largemouth bass, crappie, and catfish. The lake's well-stocked waters attract fishing enthusiasts looking to reel in their catch of the day.

Camping options are available at the nearby Pocahontas State Park. Camping at the park allows visitors to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the area, providing a unique opportunity to experience the serene ambiance of Lake Chesdin's surroundings.

Boating, camping and fishing.

Well known for boating, water skiing, kayaking, canoeing and fishing, Lake Chesdin offers fun for the whole family. The lake covers 3,100 acres in the east-central part of Virginia, at Petersburg. There are several boat launch ramps, including one with no fee near the dam. Anglers in a boat can explore over 340 miles of shoreline - some of which is accessible for fishing from bank. There is a fishing pier as well. Fishing enthusiasts are drawn here for bass and crappie, but the lake also has catfish, saugeye, walleye, stripers, and numerous sunfish species. Local VA fishing guides may offer trips with all gear provided.

Area Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: NEARBY

Camping

Lake Chesdin Campground - 804 265-9000

Lake Chesdin Map

Fishing

Fish species found in Chesdin Lake include for largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, redear sunfish, white perch, striped bass and saugeye.

Largemouth bass Channel catfish Black crappie White crappie Walleye Bluegill Pumpkinseed Sunfish Redear Sunfish White Perch Striped bass Saugeye

Click here for a VA Fishing License.

Local Contact Information

Lake Chesdin Campground
713 Sutherland Rd
Church Rd, VA 23833
804 265-9000

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