James River Fishing Pier

I like this pier. I have fished this pier many times and I have Videos up on YouTube. I choose to come on the weekends when its 24 hours. It does cost so be prepared, you don't need a license the pier license covers you. It is a long walk to the end. Be aware of your surroundings. I have always enjoyed all the piers in the tidewater area. Some you get discounts for being a Vet, a senior or having your own current fishing license so be sure to ask all the piers. I leave and come back throughout the day so make sure you get a wrist band and don't remove it. Bring your cooler and your bait and a jug of clean water to clean fish if you choose to. ALSO Make sure you know the Fishing regulations, what fish you can keep, what bait you can use and what seasonal regulations are in effect. You do not want a ticket. The VDGIF does come on to all the piers and randomly check fisherman.

Drove 4 hours to this beautiful place. Didn't catch anything during my 24 hr fishing trip. The fish wasn't biting. This place is a place just to get a peaceful mind. I will be coming back again and again.

The price is great it's only $11 and that covers you to fish. The only issue is it's a fishing peir so it's very over pressured making it not very likely you will catch anything more than a spot or ray. But you can for sure catch some bigger fish especially when it's not very packed.my friend and I recently went and he caught a huge ribbon fiah and a beautiful drum.

It was a beautiful pier. I loved that it was open 24 hours. It is free to walk out with a meal at the Crab Shack. They have delicious food. Or you can walk out for $11 adults and $8 Seniors.

Nice pier, no fish, loss of people fishing on in coming tide.

This is a great place to spend the day fishing. The pier is clean and has plenty of room for fishing. The pier offers beautiful views of the James Rivers and some great fishing opportunities for catching a variety of fish including croakers and spots. There is a small fee to get onto the pier but your fishing license is included for the day. There is also bait for sale and a resturant when entering the pier. Be sure to park on the left side of the parking lot if you are fishing , the right side is for the restaurant.

We drove from Richmond on a Wednesday. I do have handicapped plates and we parked on the café side only to unload our fishing gear. Had someone complain about me parking on that side...I saw the sign but it was closer to the pier. I was already moving my car. Ok...get to the window to pay...rudest attendant ever. You really need someone else in there. Super disappointed. Got rained on and was going to eat at restaurant but was told the deck was closed because of rain. I would have froze in there. Oh well maybe next time will be better.

Atmosphere and food was wonderful. Our waitress, Makayla, was the best. Will ask for her every time I go. Oh yeah . The drinks were STRONG. Just realized this was for the per but just in case you wanna pop in for food....