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Discover the largest lake in Fairfax County and one of Virginia’s top freshwater fishing spots. Burke Lake Park’s centerpiece is a beautiful 218-acre lake with:
The fishing bulkheads and the fishing pier are accessible to people with disabilities. A 4.68-mile trail wraps around the lake, starting at the marina parking lot, offering great views for walkers, runners and bikers.
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“Phenomenal.” That’s how the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources describes the largemouth bass population at Burke Lake. The lake ranks among the best small impoundments in Virginia for big bass at least 15 inches long.
Anglers can also fish for:
Virginia residents age 16 and older need a valid Virginia fishing license to fish at Burke Lake.
Visit The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources for more information on Lake Burke.
Bait available: Night Crawlers, Chicken Livers, Clam Snouts, Shrimp, and Squid. Call to be sure requested bait is available.
Fishing tackle also available: Hooks, Bobbers, and Sinkers.
| Boat Launch Fees | |
|---|---|
| Single Launch¹ | $8* |
| Annual Boat Launch Pass | $60 |
| Rowboat Rentals³ (includes life preservers and oars) | Weekdays | Weekends/Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Half-day Rental¹ | $15²* | $16* |
| Full Day Rental¹ | $20²* | $21* |
| Life Preserver, each (required) Sizes: XL, L, M, S, Infant | $1* | |
| Rowboat + Motor & Battery | Weekdays | Weekends/Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Half-day Rental¹ | $32* | $35* |
| Full Day Rental¹ | $45* | $49* |
| Electric Motor & Battery¹ | Weekdays | Weekends/Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Half-day Rental¹ | $21* | $22* |
| Full Day Rental¹ | $29* | $30* |
| Electric Motor Only¹ | Weekdays | Weekends/Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Half-day Rental¹ | $13* | $14* |
| Full Day Rental¹ | $18* | $19* |
| Battery Only¹ | Weekdays | Weekends/Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Half-day Rental¹ | $11* | $12* |
| Full Day Rental¹ | $13.50* | $14* |
Each half-day rowboat rental includes:
Eligibility and age requirements
Waivers/Assumption of Risk forms
Download Universal Assumption of Risk Form
Pickup time and schedule
Refund policy
¹Full day rentals are available at opening and are offered through the day until end of the day boat return times.
Half-day rentals begin at 3pm and are offered until end of the day boat return times.
²Seniors ( age 65 or older) receive 35% discount Monday - Friday, excluding Holidays for Rowboat portion of fee only.
³Up to three personal flotation devices are included in rental fee.
*Item fee includes tax.
| Canoe Rentals (includes life preservers and paddles) | Weekdays | Weekends/Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Half-day Rental¹ | $20²* | $25* |
| Full Day Rental¹ | $40²* | $45* |
Each half-day canoe rental includes:
Eligibility and age requirements
Waivers/Assumption of Risk forms
Download Universal Assumption of Risk Form
Pickup time and schedule
Refund policy
¹Full day rentals are available at opening and are offered through the day until end of the day boat return times.
Half-day rentals begin at 3pm and are offered until end of the day boat return times.
²Seniors ( age 65 or older) receive 35% discount Monday - Friday, excluding Holidays for Rowboat portion of fee only.
³Up to three personal flotation devices are included in rental fee.
*Item fee includes tax.