Water Access
Various bodies of water within Suffolk are owned by different municipalities, thus boating and fishing permits are required from the respective governing City.*
Portsmouth Boating/Fishing Application and Information
Norfolk Boating Application and Information
*There is no Suffolk Boating Application. However, all boats in Suffolk waters must be registered with the
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.
Swimming in Suffolk public lakes is prohibited.
| Water Access Locations | City Owner | Boating | Bank Fishing | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Cohoon 2756 Lake Cohoon Road |
Portsmouth | Public Ramp Gas Motors up to 9.9 hp |
Limited to Fishing Station | for more info.. |
| Lake Kilby 829 Lake Kilby Road |
Portsmouth | Private Access Only Gas Motors up to 10 hp |
Prohibited | for more info... |
| Lake Meade 689 Lake Meade Drive |
Portsmouth | Public Ramp
Gas Motors up to 9.9 hp |
Limited to Fishing Station | for more info... |
| Lake Speight Ramp at Dam on Route 688 |
Portsmouth | Public Ramp (Lower Lake Only) Gas motors up to 10 hp |
Prohibited | for more info... |
| Lone Star Lakes 401 Kings Highway |
Suffolk | Public Ramps | Permitted | for more info... |
| Great Dismal Swamp 3120 Desert Road |
Suffolk | Fee to Access Ramp | Permitted | for more info... |
| Lake Prince 3717 Lake Prince Drive |
Norfolk | Boat Ramp Gas Motors up to 9.9 hp |
Limited to Boat Ramp Area | for more info... |
| Burnt Mills Reservoir Kirk & Everetts Road |
Norfolk | Boat Ramp
Gas Motors up to 9.9 hp |
Prohibited | for more info... |
| Bennett's Creek Park 3000 Bennetts Creek Park Road |
Suffolk | Boat Ramp | Permitted | for more info... |
| Sleepy Hole Park 4616 Sleepy Hole Road |
Suffolk | ADA-Accessible Kayak Launch | Permitted on Fishing Pier | for more info... |
| Constant's Wharf Park & Marina 110 East Constance Road |
Suffolk | ADA-Accessible Kayak Launch | Prohibited | |
| Brady's Marina* | Suffolk | *Under Renovation and not accessible to the public. |
Prohibited |