James River Fishing Pier — Huntington Park
Newport News, VA · Salt
ApproximateA fee pier built on the old James River Bridge roadbed — at roughly 0.6 miles out, one of the longest fishing piers on the East Coast, lit for night fishing.
- Access
- Bank / Shore
- Fishing setting
- Shore, Surf & Pier
- Season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Beginner suitability
- Beginner-Friendly
- Accessibility
- Paved pier surface; not individually confirmed for full ADA compliance.
- Safety
- Long, exposed pier over open water — check weather before heading all the way out.
- Common species
- Spot, Croaker, Flounder, Striped Bass
- Parking
- Huntington Park lot, off I-64 near the James River Bridge.
- Fees / permits
- Pier fee applies; third-party sources report the fee includes the day's fishing license, but the official city page doesn't state an exact price — confirm with the pier operator.
- Hours
- Reported as long/24-hour access most days in summer by third-party sources; the official city page doesn't state exact hours.
A real place or fact confirmed via an official source, but a specific detail (often exact coordinates) is an estimate, not something that source states outright.
The pier's existence, general location at Huntington Park, fee basis, and license requirement were directly confirmed via the official Newport News Parks & Recreation page, which also calls it 'the longest fishing pier on the East Coast.' Exact hours, exact fee amount, and precise coordinates are not stated by that source and come from third-party aggregation or this project's own estimate — confirm before visiting.
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