Licenses are required to fish in Virginia. Fishing licenses are issued by the State Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. They may be purchased at many hardware and sporting goods stores.

Game Warden: see HUNTING.

Mason Neck State Park, 7301 Highpoint Road, off Gunston Road (Route 242), Mason Neck, 550-0960 has a boat launch for fishing in the Potomac. Park open daily 8:00 am to dusk, year-round. Visitor center (550-0362) hours vary, generally open by 10:00 am to approximately 6:00 pm year round.

Jones Point Park, 1 Lee Street, Alexandria. 52-acre park with fishing piers and other facili-ties.

Cameron Run Regional Park, 3699 Eisenhower Ave. Fishing allowed from the shore of Lake Cook. Call 960-0767.