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Burke Lake Park - Marina Burke Lake Park's centerpiece is a 218-acre lake with 5.25 miles of fishing shoreline, 4 fishing bulkheads at the state game area, a new fishing pier, and a boat launching dock. Both the fishing bulkheads and the fishing pier are accessible to persons with disabilities. A 4.68 trail surrounds the lake starting at the marina parking lot. Fishing pier at Burke Lake Park marina. Great Fishing Right here in Fairfax County! "Phenonmenal." That's how the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries describes the Largemouth Bass population at Burke Lake Park. The lake is ranked tops among the state's "small impoundments" in relative stock density of preferred fish, which measures the percentage of the population comprised of big fish at least 15 inches long. The lake also features Walleye, Muskie, Catfish, Black Crappie, Yellow and White Perch, and a variety of Sunfish and Bluegill. Virginia residents age 16 and up need a fishing license to try their luck at Burke. Privately owned boats with electric motors are permitted on the lake. No gasoline powered water-craft are permitted. Inflated boats may be used on the lake, provided they have a minimum of three separate air chambers. Go to marina fees, boat launch and rental information. No remote controlled or sail boats are permitted. Swimming and windsurfing are prohibited. 2009 Marina Hours of Operations: April 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th Open 7:00 a.m. (last rental 6:00 p.m., boat return time 7:00 p.m., close 7:30 p.m.) April 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th, May 2nd, 3rd: Open 6:30 a.m. (last rental 6:30 p.m., boat return time 7:30 p.m., close 8:00 p.m.) May 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th: Open 6:00 a.m. (last rental 6:30 p.m., boat return time 7:30 p.m., close 8:00 p.m.) Memorial Day Weekend Starting May 23rd through Labor Day September 7th - open every day (weather permitting) Saturday - Sunday Hours Open 6am (last boat rental 6:30 p.m., boat return 7:30 p.m., close 8:00 p.m.) Monday - Friday Hours Open 8am (last boat rental 6:30 p.m., boat return 7:30 p.m., close 8:00 p.m.) The marina will be open weekends only after Labor Day September 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th Open 6:30am Last Boat Rental 6:00 pm Boat Return Time 7:00 pm Close 7:30pm September 26th, 27th October 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th Open 7am Last Boat Rental 5:30pm Boat Return Time 6:30pm Close 7:00pm October 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th, 31st Open 7:30am Last Boat Rental 5:00pm Boat Return Time 6:00 pm Close 6:30pm November 1st **Day Light Savings** Open 6:30am Last Boat Rental 3:30pm Boat Return Time 4:30 pm Close 5pm After November 1st, all facilities are closed until April 2010. Park grounds remain open sunrise to sunset. Rowing along in Burke Lake. Bait available: Night Crawlers, Mean Green Worms, Small Minnows, Chicken Livers, Clam Snoots, Shrimp, and Squid. Call to be sure requested bait is available. Fishing tackle also available: Hooks, Fishing Line, Bobbers, and Sinkers. Please Note: A Personal Flotation Device (PFD) is required for each person on the water. One Type IV throwable device is required in each boat. Boat Rental: To be eligible to rent a boat an individual must be 16 years or older, possess a photo ID, and must be aboard the rental boat at all times. 3 persons maximum on all boats. Inflated boats may be used on the lake provided they have a minimum of three separate air chambers. More information on Lake Burke may be obtained by visiting the VDGIF web page. Marina Fees Boat Launch Fees Single Launch¹ $5.00* Season Pass $45.00 Launching: All boats launched will pay a $5.00 launch fee. The charge for launching your boat is only in effect when the bait house is open between the months of April through October. Inflated boats may be used on the lake, provided they have a minimum of three separate air chambers. Kayaks, unless used for fishing, are prohibited in Burke Lake from either access. Must be 16 years or older and possess a driver's license to rent. The individual who rented the boat must be aboard the rental boat at all times. ¹Senior Citizens (age 64 by December 31, 2009 ) receive 35% discount Monday-Friday, excluding Holidays. Rowboat Rentals³ Half-day Rental¹ $10.50²* Full Day Rental¹ $16.00²* Life Preserver, each (required). Sizes: XL, L, M, S, Infant $1.00* Rowboat, Electric Motor, Battery³ Half-day Rental¹ $27.50²* Full Day Rental¹ $41.00²* Electric Motor & Battery Half-day Rental¹ $18.00* Full Day Rental¹ $26.00* Electric Motor Only Half-day Rental¹ $10.50* Full Day Rental¹ $16.00* Battery Only Half-day Rental¹ $8.50* Full Day Rental¹ $11.00* ¹Half day rentals begin at 3 pm. A full day begins at 6am on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday; a full day begins at 8am on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. ²Senior Citizens (County residents who were age 64 by December 31, 2009 ) receive 35% discount Monday - Friday, excluding Holidays for rowboat portion of fee only. ³Up to three (3) personal flotation devices are included in rental fee. *Item fee includes tax.