Fredericksburg, VA 22407, USA
Motts Run Boat Launch is a public boating access point located near Fredericksburg, Virginia, on the Motts Run Reservoir.
The ramp is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Specific permit or launch fee information isn't posted for this site, so boaters should check current requirements through the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources before visiting.
The site includes a wheelchair accessible parking lot for boaters and anglers. GPS coordinates for the launch are 38.3137931°, -77.5411453°. The ramp provides direct access to Motts Run Reservoir, a smaller inland waterway well suited to trailered fishing boats, kayaks, and canoes.
Motts Run Reservoir sits within a wooded, quiet area outside Fredericksburg, offering calmer water compared to the tidal Rappahannock River nearby. The reservoir is popular for freshwater fishing, including bass and crappie, and draws local paddlers looking for a low-traffic launch point.
Best suited for: Anglers and paddlers seeking a quiet, accessible freshwater launch near Fredericksburg for small to mid-sized boats, kayaks, and canoes.
What visitors say
Mostly positiveMotts Run offers excellent river access with ample parking year-round and beautiful views of the Rappahannock River, making it ideal for kayaking, fishing, hiking, and sunrise viewing. The ramp can get busy during peak times. Some visitors have noted debris left behind, including fishing line and weights scattered around the grounds.
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