Rainbow trout have been stocked recently in Fairy Stone Lake, located inside Fairy Stone State Park. The average size and weight of the stocked trout is about 15 inches and two pounds.
This is the second year for trout stocking in the 168-acre lake.
Overnight visitors and day users who have paid the standard parking fee may fish in Fairystone Lake for no additional charge. A boat launch ramp is available. Electric motors are allowed in Fairy Stone Lake, but gas-powered boats are prohibited. Daily parking fees are $4 on weekdays, and $5 on weekends (Friday-Sunday).
A valid Virginia fishing license is required in the park, but trout licenses are not necessary. Virginia fishing licenses may be purchased in the park office or online from Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries at www.vdgif.gov. Anglers may keep six trout per day, with no fish less than seven inches, in accordance with general statewide limits.
Park campgrounds will close for the season December 5. Rental cabins are available year round. For overnight camping or cabin reservations at Fairy Stone or other Virginia State Parks call the Customer Service Center at (800) 933-PARK (7275) or visit www.virginiastateparks.gov.
For more specific information about the park, call (276) 930-2424 or fairystone@dcr.virginia.gov.
