Harwood Mills Reservoir

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This 265-acre impoundment is the terminal reservoir for the City of Newport News water supply system. The park is administered by the Newport News Department Parks and Recreation. The fishery is maintained by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.

Boats can be rented from both sides of the reservoir on weekends and public holidays from May to October. Private boats can be launched from the ramp on the southern portion of the reservoir with a valid permit. The fee to launch a private boat is $4/day per fisherman.

Water is pumped into Harwood's Mill from Chickahominy, Diascund and Little Creek reservoirs. Copper sulphate is applied to the reservoir by the City as needed to control nuisance algae. Oriana Road (Route 620) divides the reservoir into two sections, which also happen to differ in terms of habitat and fish population characteristics. The northern section has an abundance of cypress trees and is generally the better producer of bass, while the southern section has more open water and is generally better for yellow perch and white perch.