Stumpy Lake Natural Area

Category: Park in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Address: 4797 Indian River Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456, USA

Phone: +17573851100

Opening hours

Sunday: 5:30AM–8:30PM

Monday: 5:30AM–8:30PM

Tuesday: 5:30AM–8:30PM

Wednesday: 5:30AM–8:30PM

Thursday: 5:30AM–8:30PM

Friday: 5:30AM–8:30PM

Saturday: 5:30AM–8:30PM

Reviews

Malcolm K

Jul 12, 2022

Really nice lake to kayak in. The parking lot is small but it doesn’t seem to usually be busy. The kayak launch is a really nice addition, especially if you have trouble getting in or out of the water - there’s a rail and bench that pulls out to assist people getting into or out of a kayak.

Kevin Miles

Mar 23, 2022

We walked this trail in late March after a few days of dry weather. Both loops were muddy from one end to the other such that most of the walk was in the leaves on either side of the trail to avoid the mud. Trail is also full of exposed roots making walking difficult. Would not recommend this trail.

L Miller

Jul 5, 2021

Updated. There are 2 spots for trailer parking. Which is wonderful since we use a lot of kayaks for our family. 😊 Amazing kayak launch! Self propelled in and out for easily accessible water. Just beware that the water is maybe 6" deep there. There are 11 parking spots and 1 handicap spot and they fill up fast. Not sure where to park if it is full. I would recommend if you want to go kayaking. My son Eve caught a fish in his boat when it jumped out of the water😂

Brian Schofield

Feb 21, 2021

The family loves the trail here. It was super muddy the last time we went so don't go to soon after a storm without your rubber boots. We really want to get out on some kayaks it looks amazing.

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Questions & Answers

How is the fishing?

Harry Tabb | Feb 23, 2020
Joseph Joaquim | Feb 24, 2020

Good spot definitely look out for water moccasins and other poisonous snakes. No motorized boats. Drop a canoe or kayak. You can fish either side, elbow road gas parking lot as well. Free parking!

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Is there a covered picnic area?

Eunice Dawang | Sep 25, 2020
Sharonda S. | Sep 26, 2020

One table, yes.

Is it salt water or brackish

Katherine Hodge | Sep 25, 2020
Chris Davis | Sep 26, 2020

It's a fresh water lake. It's not directly connected to the ocean or the bay.

Can you swim in the lake?

Hailey Moll | Jun 27, 2020
Tiara Colon | Jun 28, 2020

. I haven't seen anyone swim in the lake but people canoe/kayak

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Can you have a trolling motor on kayak or canoe? Thanks.

Greg Ingle | Feb 23, 2020
Lanny Bailey | Feb 24, 2020

Nothing 'gas' powered.

How early can you launch your kayaks for fishing the lake?

Jonathan Hines | Feb 23, 2020
Ed M | Feb 24, 2020

Park hours are from dawn to dusk so around 7am if not a little earlier.

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Can you keep the fish you catch?

darryl cannon | Feb 23, 2020
Mathew Stockstad | Feb 24, 2020

Yes but a fishing license maybe needed.

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Do they allow dogs an the trails?

Melinda Fincham | Feb 23, 2019
Jonjulie Ponder | Feb 24, 2019

Yes

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Can you keep the fish you catch here?

Ice man3024 | Feb 23, 2018
Michelle Hagdorn | Feb 24, 2018

Fishing from land and water is permitted with a Virginia Freshwater Fishing License (fishing from golf course property is not permitted) Motorized vessels are not permitted Watercraft must be launched from canoe/kayak launch Swimming is prohibited Stand up paddle boarding is permitted

Can you rent boats and stuff here

Bobby Downs | Feb 23, 2018
Michelle Hagdorn | Feb 24, 2018

They offer kayak rentals during the summer at the location or you can rent from other local outdoor centers for the day or weekend.

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Can I fish at night?

Z Aronategui | Jul 5, 2021
Jonathan Malkin | Jul 6, 2021

There is a sign going into the area at the main road that it closes at 6pm.

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Anyone know how the mountain biking is in this area? New to Virginia and trying to find some really good trails(jumps are a plus lol)

Greyson Laczko | Jun 5, 2021
Brian Check | Jun 6, 2021

Stumpy isn't bad to just get out and ride, but probably not what your looking for. No jumps here. What your probably looking for is Indian River Park. There is also Waller Mill and Harwood Mill across the water.

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