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Motts Run Reservoir
Virginia
About this destination
Motts Run Reservoir is a 160-acre freshwater reservoir located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The reservoir is owned and managed by the City of Fredericksburg and provides drinking water to the surrounding area. It is also a popular destination for boating, fishing, kayaking, and hiking. The reservoir is stocked with a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, catfish, and carp. There are several boat ramps and fishing piers located around the reservoir, as well as a 2.5-mile hiking trail that follows the shoreline. The reservoir is open year-round, but swimming and wading are not permitted.