Virginia Catfish Association
"A recreational Catch & Release Catfishing Club"
Ramp Sites and Directions
JORDAN POINT on the James River
Driving Directions: From I-95 (or I-295) take the Route 10/Chester exit East through Hopewell to the stoplight at Route 156. Turn left onto Route 156, go approx 1.5 miles. Just before the BIG BRIDGE, turn right into the Jordan Point Marina Parking Lot. Launch Fee is $8.00 and there is an honor box at the side of the building beside the ramp during off-hours. Phone: (Ship's Store) 804-458-3398 or click on their website above for additional information and directions.
HICK'S LANDING on the Rappahannock River
Driving Directions: From I-95 North of Richmond, take Route 207 exit North, then US-301 to Port Royal at Hwy 17. Turn Left on Hwy 17 for approx. 5 miles. Look for small country store on right called "Betty's Inn" (gas pumps and usually fruit/vegetable stand out front). Pay your $8.00 ramp fee in the store. There is an honor box located just outside the front door if the store is closed. Road to landing is located just beyond the store on the right....go about a mile down a gravel road to the landing. Parking is tight....be considerate! Phone 804-742-5210.
RIVER'S REST on the Chickahominy River
Driving Directions: From Jordan Point (See directions above) go north across the Big Bridge to Route 5. Turn Right on Route 5 for approx 15 miles to Route 623 (Wilcox Neck Road) on left. Follow Rte 623 five miles then turn right staying on Rte 623 (Wilcox Neck Road). River's Rest in 1/4 mile on Right. Ramp Fee is $8.00. They also have motel and serve 3 meals daily plus buffet breakfast on tournament days. Phone: 804-829-2753 or click on their website above for additional information and directions.
WEST POINT on the Mattaponi (and Pamunkey) Rivers
Driving Directions: From Richmond, travel Eastbound I-64 for 30 miles. Exit at Route 33 and head Northeast 11 miles to West Point. Follow Route 33 north through West Point, turn let on Boat Landing Road (before Mattaponi bridge). Glass Island Landing is owned and managed by the VDGIF and provides fishing access, boat ramp, picnicking facilities and parking. Click on the website above for additional information on the town of West Point and directions.
OSBOURNE (Osborne) LANDING on the James River
Driving Directions: Located off Rte 5 east of Richmond....BETTER DIRECTIONS COMING SOON!