Brown Trout Stocked · 25 plants · last March 4, 2026 Best: dawn, day, dusk Shields Lake fishing
Shields Lake fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, and Tiger Trout on a community pond. Also recorded: Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Green Sunfish, Brown Bullhead, Yellow Perch, Bowfin, and 3 more. It is stocked about 7.4 times a year since 2016, most often in January and February. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout, and Largemouth Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch, and dusk and night for Brown Bullhead and Channel Catfish.
- Last stocked
- March 4, 2026
- · Brown Trout
- Plants on record
- 81
- Species stocked
- 3 (+9 also recorded)
- Elevation
- 167 ft
Fish at Shields Lake
Brown Trout Stocked · 25 plants · last March 4, 2026 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 25 plants · last March 4, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Tiger Trout Stocked · 6 plants · last February 19, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide Green Sunfish Confirmed present
Brown Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown Bullhead species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Bowfin Confirmed present Best: day, night Best: day, night
Bowfin species guide American Eel Confirmed present
Channel Catfish Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Channel Catfish species guide Grass Carp Confirmed present
How Shields Lake is stocked
Scottsville Lake (58.5 mi), Robinson River (63.1 mi), Rockfish River (65.4 mi), and Swift Run (69.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Scottsville Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, and Tiger Trout, Robinson River is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Tiger Trout, and Swift Run is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 4, 2026 | Brown Trout | – | – | report |
| March 4, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | – | – | report |
| February 19, 2026 | Tiger Trout | – | – | report |
| February 19, 2026 | Brown Trout | – | – | report |
| February 19, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | – | – | report |
| January 5, 2026 | Tiger Trout | – | – | report |
| January 5, 2026 | Brown Trout | – | – | report |
| January 5, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | – | – | report |
| December 1, 2025 | Tiger Trout | – | – | report |
| December 1, 2025 | Brown Trout | – | – | report |
| December 1, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | – | – | report |
| November 3, 2025 | Tiger Trout | – | – | report |
| November 3, 2025 | Brown Trout | – | – | report |
| November 3, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | – | – | report |
| March 20, 2025 | Tiger Trout | – | – | report |
| March 20, 2025 | Brown Trout | – | – | report |
| March 20, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | – | – | report |
| February 18, 2025 | Brown Trout | – | – | report |
| February 18, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | – | – | report |
| January 29, 2025 | Tiger Trout | – | – | report |
| January 29, 2025 | Brown Trout | – | – | report |
| January 29, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | – | – | report |
| December 6, 2024 | Brown Trout | – | – | report |
| December 6, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | – | – | report |
| November 1, 2024 | Brown Trout | – | – | report |
| November 1, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | – | – | report |
| March 8, 2024 | Brown Trout | – | – | report |
| March 8, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | – | – | report |
| February 14, 2024 | Brown Trout | – | – | report |
| February 14, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | – | – | report |
| January 11, 2024 | Brown Trout | – | – | report |
| January 11, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | – | – | report |
| December 8, 2023 | Brown Trout | – | – | report |
| December 8, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | – | – | report |
| November 2, 2023 | Brown Trout | – | – | report |
| November 2, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | – | – | report |
| March 9, 2023 | Brown Trout | – | – | report |
| March 9, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | – | – | report |
| February 9, 2023 | Brown Trout | – | – | report |
| February 9, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | – | – | report |
| January 12, 2023 | Brown Trout | – | – | report |
| January 12, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | – | – | report |
| December 12, 2022 | Brown Trout | – | – | report |
| December 12, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | – | – | report |
| November 3, 2022 | Brown Trout | – | – | report |
| November 3, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | – | – | report |
| March 18, 2022 | Brown Trout | – | – | report |
| March 18, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | – | – | report |
| February 15, 2022 | Brown Trout | – | – | report |
| February 15, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | – | – | report |
| January 12, 2022 | Brown Trout | – | – | report |
| January 12, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | – | – | report |
| December 7, 2021 | Brown Trout | – | – | report |
| December 7, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | – | – | report |
| November 4, 2021 | Brown Trout | – | – | report |
| November 4, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | – | – | report |
| March 15, 2021 | – | – | – | report |
| February 9, 2021 | – | – | – | report |
| January 12, 2021 | – | – | – | report |
| December 10, 2020 | – | – | – | report |
| November 2, 2020 | – | – | – | report |
| March 16, 2020 | – | – | – | report |
| February 12, 2020 | – | – | – | report |
| January 9, 2020 | – | – | – | report |
| December 12, 2019 | – | – | – | report |
| November 7, 2019 | – | – | – | report |
| March 7, 2019 | – | – | – | report |
| February 7, 2019 | – | – | – | report |
| January 10, 2019 | – | – | – | report |
| December 7, 2018 | – | – | – | report |
| November 1, 2018 | – | – | – | report |
| March 19, 2018 | – | – | – | report |
| February 27, 2018 | – | – | – | report |
| January 22, 2018 | – | – | – | report |
| December 4, 2017 | – | – | – | report |
| November 2, 2017 | – | – | – | report |
| March 7, 2017 | – | – | – | report |
| February 7, 2017 | – | – | – | report |
| January 18, 2017 | – | – | – | report |
| December 1, 2016 | – | – | – | report |
| November 3, 2016 | – | – | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- community pond
- Nearest town
- Richmond, VA
- Facilities
- restrooms
A free, 7-acre lake in Richmond's Byrd Park, below Swan Lake. Park in the gravel or paved lot at 2201 Shields Lake Drive, reached from Amelia Street. DWR says shoreline spots for anglers with disabilities are very limited.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at Shields Lake?
Fishing Shields Lake is as likely for Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout. Each accounts for 25 of 56 plants on record. Brown Trout was last stocked March 4, 2026. Rainbow Trout was last stocked March 4, 2026. Tiger Trout was last stocked February 19, 2026. Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Green Sunfish, and Brown Bullhead, plus 5 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Shields Lake stocked?
Last stocked March 4, 2026. It is stocked about 7.4 times a year since 2016, most often in January and February.
How do you get on Shields Lake?
The nearest town is Richmond, VA. Facilities include restrooms. A free, 7-acre lake in Richmond's Byrd Park, below Swan Lake. Park in the gravel or paved lot at 2201 Shields Lake Drive, reached from Amelia Street. DWR says shoreline spots for anglers with disabilities are very limited.
Which lakes near Shields Lake were stocked more recently?
Scottsville Lake (58.5 mi), Robinson River (63.1 mi), Rockfish River (65.4 mi), and Swift Run (69.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Scottsville Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, and Tiger Trout, Robinson River is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Tiger Trout, and Swift Run is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.