You can find White Crappie, Black Crappie,Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Muskie, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Spotted Bass, Striped Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, Striped Bass, Walleye and Largemouth Bass on these waters. High relative weights indicated bass were finding plenty of forage. Buford Sparks. Largemouth Bass are abundant with good numbers of fish up to 17. Striped Bass and hybrid Striped Bass are the third biggest fishery with nearly 6% of anglers fishing for these. Boat access to the lake is available for a small fee at private ramps at Claytor Lake State Park, Lighthouse Bridge, and at Conrad Brothers and Rockhouse Marinas on the Peak Creek arm of the lake. Since they can tolerate higher water temperatures, hybrids often chase schools of shad at the lakes surface at night in the summer months. The 2021 spring electrofishing survey collected 191 Largemouth Bass for a catch rate of 64/hr. Claytor Lake Weather Click here to unsubcribe from your fishing reports. Little Creek Reservoir is a 947-acre Newport News water supply located in James City County just south of Toano. It may be another year before the trout fishery recovers. While black bass and trout are the mainstay fisheries in Lake Moomaw, anglers should also find favorable populations of Black Crappie, Bluegill, Chain Pickerel, and Channel Catfish. Anglers are encouraged to check out fish habitat reefs that have been recently created by DWR. The Bluegill and Redear Sunfish populations have been producing larger fish that can be enjoyed by fly fishermen and spin anglers using light tackle. The early morning bite consists using top water lures for bass. Claytor Lake, a 4,363-acre impoundment of the New River, stretches northeastward across the Pulaski County countryside for 21 miles. Limits of rockfish and 21 lingcod. Those numbers declined slightly in 2020 and 2021 but are still well above levels observed in the mid-2000s. NOTE: THERE IS A COST OF $7 TO PARK AT THE STATE PARK.
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The park has 15 cabins and 3 lodges that are perfect ways to stay overnight while enjoying all that Claytor Lake State Park has to offer. Illegally stocked snakeheads can also be found in willow beds, and their abundance seems to be slowly increasing. The lake is to remain five feet down until Sunday p.m., November 17, when refilling will begin. Looking to find places to wade fish? WebOur moderators are 100% fisherman that fish Claytor Lake. Sampling in spring 2021 revealed good numbers and good size structure. Brown trout to almost six pounds are being caught on live minnows at night, under the lights. Biologists continue to work on adding fish habitat (brush piles and pallet teepees) in designated areas to improve spawning and add survival. Southeast on Rt. The Largemouth Bass regulation did not change, and Largemouth Bass less than 12 must be released. After all, we all forget gear from time to time. Fortunately, Walleye were stocked in Flannagan in 2019 and 2020 which should help the population rebound soon. Deep diving Jerk Baits for Bass. Fishing for Walleye may continue to be somewhat challenging in 2021, but there are good numbers of 18 to 20 fish. This fishery has the capacity to produce some respectable fish, but recent surveys have failed to yield many bass over 6 pounds. The 2022 tournament will take place on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Claytor Lake State Park located at 6620 Ben H. Bolen Dr, Dublin, VA 24084. Summer trolling for Walleye and Channel Catfish in the main lake is productive and growing in popularity. Anglers fishing for black bass in the lake can use information collected during a bass food habits study at Claytor Lake to select lures and techniques for these species. hbbd```b``5 i9d
fb0Li`q/0LjI;@ The 2020 survey was consistent with past years showing an abundance of medium size Bluegill and Redear Sunfish. This is good news for bass anglers in 2022! One of the better fishing opportunities on Chesdin comes from Channel Catfish with fish averaging 4-6 pounds. Smallmouth Bass are present but in lower numbers and are typically caught in deeper water. Anglers can find good numbers of quality size Bluegill concentrated in the backs of coves near wood structure. Anglers can keep unlimited numbers of Spotted Bass of any size. Smallmouth Bass are less abundant, and anglers targeting this species should focus on the lower lake. On the other-hand, today is a hell of a lot better day. During the electrofishing sample in spring 2021, 41% of largemouth collected >8 were also over 15. These are the highest levels ever documented in the northern district in any water. Walleye. "Just outstanding fishing on those Yellowtail. 2023 Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. Claytor Lake Weather Click here to unsubcribe from your fishing reports. The number of crappie collected in DWR sampling did decline in 2018-2020 compared to the previous 6 years. Cabins & Lodges For more information on camping, cabins and lodges, please visit Claytor Lake State Park's website. The bass fishery is strong enough to support small scale tournaments weekly from spring-fall. Claytor Lake Underwater Webcam feed. Anglers can find Largemouth Bass in coves, but the best places are Peak Creek, Clapboard Hollow, and large coves in the lower end. The positive trend was likely a function of increases in primary productivity and habitat improvements related to the return of aquatic vegetation (both submersed and emergent). There are now five cohorts of hybrids at-large, and survivors of the original group stocked in 2014 are getting quite large and could give Claytor Lake a run for the hybrid Striped Bass state record soon. The crappie population has been generally consistent for both number and size. 0
Bluegill. Catch rates are good, with an average of 1.2/hr. Samples have shown survival has improved since impacts of LMBv were felt 2009 -2012, and number of bass over 15 in spring surveys has steadily improved since 2012. 6620 Ben H. Bolen Dr Some VA fishing guides offer guided bass, striper and crappie trips on Claytor Lake. Largemouth Bass eat Bluegill, Alewife, Gizzard Shad, and crayfish, depending on the season of the year and whether these prey are abundant in a given year. While most anglers troll or float live Gizzard Shad and Alewife for stripers and hybrids, many are taken with topwater baits (Redfins, Rapalas, etc.) Claytor Lake State Park Many anglers target Walleye on the Cranesnest and Pound River arms during spawning in March and April. Timing of surveys on Chickahominy Lake is critical to get a representative sample of larger fish. Anglers should not expect many large White or Yellow Perch, as both have a difficult time growing past 9. 540 643-2500. Public access is somewhat limited but there is a good boat launch area at Claytor Lake State Park on the northern shore of the lake. The 2021 net survey yielded the highest catch rate of flatheads with most 8-12 pounds. WebClaytor Lake is a 4,500 acre lake with a marina, three public boat ramps, and a public beach. 305 0 obj
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Some nice bass were collected in 2021, but the vast majority of larger females were missed due to warm weather during March. Click here for a Virginia Fishing License. Tournament bass > 4 pounds were 13% stocked. Fishing reports for claytor lake are updated each week, usually by
and fell further behind 2019 (117/hr.). Bluegill are always plentiful in South Holston and will provide excellent fishing opportunities in summer when fishing success for other species slows in warmer water. Although not nearly as abundant as in nearby Chickahominy Lake, Bowfin in Diascund provide excitement and trophy potential. Locations and coordinates of fish habitat structures developed since 2012 can be seen in the maps below: Claytor Lake and the New River upstream of Claytor Lake Dam to Buck Dam in Carroll County: Claytor Lake State Park, located on the north side of the lake, provides 497 acres of park with camping, cabins, picnic areas, and a swimming beach, as well as a marina. Located mid lake, east side, off Beach Drive, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking. Spotted Bass are the most abundant, so they are more frequently caught. Total catch rate was 119 fish/hr. Bluegill are extremely abundant, but very few make it past 6. In spring, Striped Bass may be found in the upper end of the lake and in the river above the lake as fish travel upstream to spawn. Note that on January 1, 2021, a 15 minimum was implemented for Smallmouth Bass on Flannagan, which requires anglers immediately release all Smallmouth Bass less than 15. This was a slight decline from 2020 (129/hr.). %PDF-1.6
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This decline can largely be attributed to missed stocked cohorts in 2016 and 2018 from insufficient hatchery production. This suggests there are currently as many (or more) bass in the lake as there have been for at least 25 years with a commensurate number of larger fish. Restaurant: YES, Claytor Lake Water Sports Bait & Tackle: YES A New River impoundment, this lake offers superb fishing. The post spawn topwater bite at night in the lower lake during April and May will yield the best Walleye fishing Virginia has to offer. The reservoir has numerous arms and coves with plenty of area for anglers to explore with steep shoreline drops and clear water. The Virginia state record musky, walleye and smallmouth bass were all caught in the Sign in to your account to find other friends and anglers who are using Fishidy. 13 oz. During the electrofishing samp All Rights Reserved. Overall bass catch rate was 156/hr., so any bass angler even close to northern Virginia should plan at least one trip in 2022 to either Fountainhead Park on the Fairfax side or Lake Ridge Park on the Prince William side (or both). Sandy also boasts impressive catfish, sunfish, and crappie fisheries. The pool was roughly 5 below full at the time of sampling, and its currently down even more now. Since then, trophy bass potential has declined slightly as a result of several factors including reservoir aging, bass virus, and the introduction of Hydrilla. Buggs Island (Kerr Reservoir) is located in south-central Virginia and north-central North Carolina. Depth: Unknown Water Clarity: Stained (6/10) Learn More More information on Sandy River Reservoir. The yellows are eating anything from fly-line sardine and dropper-loop to the surface iron and yoyo jigs. It is unclear why the drastic change after 20 years, so it is uncertain if this population will continue to sustain current numbers or will return to historical levels. Within the past five years, Alabama Bass were illegally introduced to the reservoir, and biologists have collected them up to 18. We reserve the right to correct pricing errors. This was an increase from 2020 (62/hr.) However, the number of smallmouth collected in 2020 and 2021 declined from previous years. The combined catch rate of Walleye and saugeye (measured as the number collected per net set overnight) in 2021 (9.5 /net night) represented a 33% increase compared to 2020 (6.4 /net night). claytor lake Fishing Report 2023. Small Mouth Bass, Large Mouth Bass, Musky. The Claytor Lake record for Largemouth Bass was a 14- pound, 6-ounce giant caught in June 1991. Anglers are encouraged to switch over from bass to perch and crappie. Channel Catfish anglers should focus on August, September and October post spawn. Community electrofishing is conducted every other year to assess the fishery and is next scheduled for 2022. Map. Flathead Catfish are also sought by Claytor Lake catfish anglers. Surveys from 2021 depicted a strong Largemouth Bass population with abundant numbers of 12-18 fish (1-3 pounds). endstream
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WebFishing licenses are also available in Radford at the Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue: 619 2nd Street Radford, VA 24141 The Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue may also be reached at 540-731-3613. For up-to-date information, look up the fishing report for the water of your choice. The eventual goal of the supplemental stockings is to increase the overall top-end size potential. Mike Pritchard called from the Tribute with this update. Location. Moomaw has both Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass. The combined daily creel limit for Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass is 5 per day. If you have any information, techniques, tips, or fishing reports you would like to submit, please contact us or leave your report in the comments below. The Department maintains ramps at Allisonia (in the upper lake area) and near the entrance to the state park (Dublin Ramp). 540 980-1488. Large Mouth Bass, Small Mouth Bass are on there summer patterns and have pulled off to deep points and structure. This 1,110-acre impoundment lies within James City and New Kent Counties. Philpott supports a variety of sport fish, but the most popular are Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, crappie, Walleye and various species of sunfish. Variable stockings over the next five years will occur in efforts to determine if abundance or size structure can be enhanced. Live bait o
Unfortunately, the trout fishery has declined dramatically in recent years, and biologists are working diligently to explain this decline. A new size and creel limit is now in place from Claytor Lake Dam upstream to Buck Dam on the New River in Carroll County year round (formerly a seasonal size and creel limit). Known as a good crappie lake as well, both White and Black Crappie populations are strong. The Bluegill population has been producing some larger 6-8 fish and is better than most district reservoirs. update the fishing reports each week through the fishing season, reporting on fishing success, During the early to mid-2000s Briery Creek Lake was arguably the best place in the Commonwealth to catch a trophy Largemouth Bass, and even gave the current state record of 16 pounds 4 ounces a scare. These fish were tagged in the Staunton River beginning winter 2020 as part of an angler exploitation study. Spring is in the air. In fact, samples from 2019 yielded the highest catch rates for bass > 15 and bass > 20 ever observed on the lake. Of those, 94% were legal (>10). Anglers who put enough time in can usually find hot spots and catch quality limits. A night survey conducted in March 2021 yielded 34 Walleye (22/hr.) The early morning bite consists using top water lures for bass. Diascund Reservoir is another Newport News water supply. The combined creel limit for black bass is still 5 per day. WebTake your boat out, or simply head for the dock to enjoy some early morning fishing on Claytor Lake. Several cohorts have moved into the fishery following several poor years and should continue to provide increases in typical Anna keeper stripers 20-25. Recent creel surveys estimated very high voluntary release of Largemouth Bass over 99%, which undoubtedly is helping keep mortality rates low (about 24%).
Learn More, Get Special Offers Delivered Right to Your Inbox. Lake Chesdin had a surprisingly high abundance of large males in the 4-5 pound range. Lake Chesdin is a 3,100-acre impoundment located in Chesterfield and Dinwiddie Counties. We depart on Wednesday night and return on Friday night. This reservoir has historically supported a fair Striped Bass population that has fluctuated for both number and size due to variable recruitment. The crappie community has historically suffered from stockpiling but has the capacity to produce quality fish with most whites holding in the upper third of the lake. Hybrid Striped Bass continue to provide a popular sport fishery, and this system produced a previous state record hybrid. Approximately 17,000 hybrid fingerlings were stocked in 2021. The abundance of hybrids in December 2021 net samples was average, but the majority of fish were over 20 and legal. The reports are compiled by an outside contractor who receives the Striped Bass and Hybrid Striped Bass combine to create an important fishery at Claytor Lake, with nearly 6% of anglers fishing for these 2 species. Convenience Store: YES Anglers report catching a number of trophy Yellow Perch (> 1 pound, 4 ounces or 12) each year. Possible catches from Claytor Lake range from bass to carp. The bass population receives a great deal of pressure from tournaments, so anglers are encouraged to try new and different lures and patterns to entice these heavily pressured fish. This body of water was created in 1939 and is named after a former Vice President of Appalachian Power, Graham Claytor, Sr. This was a minor decline from the 2020 (66/hr.). Catfish. Learn More New River Excellent 09/21/2022 Bass and catfish are "biting like crazy".
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Submersed aquatic vegetation (primarily Hydrilla) has spread to several areas. Experimental stockings the past few years have shown promise for more consistent survival. Bluegill are numerous throughout the lake providing action when other species are not biting. WebClaytor Lake Fishing Reports 103 people follow this lake 23 Fishing Reports Type: Lake/Pond Size: 4073.28 acres Avg. So, although the number of Walleye and Saugeye were down, the majority of fish out there are legal (over 18). Anglers should remain flexible during summer; and if trolling is not productive, they should shift to targeting shorelines at night with lures. Located in the northeast section of the lake, north side, off Ben H Bolen Drive, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and lots of paved parking. The expectation was for triploid trout to grow faster and reach larger size, as these fish do not produce eggs and put more energy toward growth. Subscribe and save by Joining Sportsman's Warehouse newsletter. Survival of both was excellent in 2021 based on gill net catch rate. James City County operates a park with a boat ramp, courtesy pier, fishing pier, and concession stand. Both fish have taken to foraging on Gizzard Shad with larger saugeye from previous stockings still available. Read Fishing Reports. The reservoir has potential to produce citation Yellow Perch and Black Crappie, and anglers with good electronics can sometimes find these schools. During your visit you can fish for bass, catfish, walleye and muskie from shore, boat or the universally accessible fishing pier. Anglers can also find excitement from Longnose Gar and Chain Pickerel. Large and small mouth bass fishing tournaments are a regular seasonal event at Claytor Lake with weights of 15 to 20 lb per fisherman being an average winning catch. Survey date and timing play a major role in catch rates and size structure. Team Supreme. ? tc
Rentals: Kayaks and pontoon boats If you capture a Walleye with a yellow tag, please return it to the address on the tag with a note on the general location where you caught it, when you caught it, if you were fishing for Walleye, and if you kept or released the fish; and well send you a $25 reward. Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, walleye, bluegill, white bass, yellow bass, yellow perch, striped bass and hybrid striped bass at Claytor Lake in Virginia. and bucktails in spring and fall. Stripers - Still some night fishing from midnight till 2:30 AM bucktails and rapalas F-18 still the baits of choice. The Brown Trout fishery usually consists of three cohorts (separate annual stockings) when habitat suitability is present over multiple years. Target transition areas leading to spawning flats in early to mid-spring. These first two stockings of a 6-year study are being assessed for survival and contribution to the fishery. Lake Chesdins crappie community has been producing some extremely large hybrids (natural cross between a black and white). WebFishing spots and baits to use at Claytor Lake?
Other species available for Buggs anglers include Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Walleye, White Bass, White Perch, and Freshwater Drum. White Bass are regulated by a creel limit of five per day, with no size limit. 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Hey everyone it's time again to start seriously thinking about when you will be able to get on the boat for a tuna trip. JJ is back in Santa Barbara and today he scored limits of nice Rockfish.
Bass: 5 per day, only 2 can be less than 14 inches. The 2020 net survey collected 456 crappie over two nights, and most fish were from two year classes with peaks of distribution centered on 8-9 and 10-11. This was a favorable increase from 2020 (67/hr.). The crappie fishery has produced good size but low numbers for the past 20 years, limiting the fishery. This was the second time since 2012 Walleye catch rates dropped below the management target of 10/net night. Markdowns on popular products - See all bargain offers, 14 Reports for Largemouth Bass + SpringChange, SPRO RkCrawler 55 Crankbait Red Craw / 2 1/5", Buckeye Lures G-Man Ballin' Out Jig 3/8 oz / Green Pumpkin, SPRO RkCrawler 55 MD Crankbait Red Craw / 2 1/4", Subscribe to Email Updates for the Latest 2023 Claytor Lake Fishing Reports, Lures G-Man Ballin' Out Jig 3/8 oz / Green Pumpkin, PowerBait MaxScent The General Stick Bait 5" / Watermelon Copper Orange with Red, Reported for Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6'), RkCrawler 55 MD Crankbait Red Craw / 2 1/4", Reported for Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12'), Ito Vision 110+2 Jerkbait French Pearl / 4 1/3", Ito Vision 110+1 Jerkbait GP Pro Perch / 4 1/3", 200 Series Crankbait Pearl/Black Back / 2", Jack Hammer Chatterbait 1/2 oz / Green Pumpkin. Remember to adjust these times based on barometric pressure, and weather changes. Poor habitat conditions (low dissolved oxygen levels at their preferred temperature at depth) for Striped Bass in summer 2016 caused a striper kill, but, with four good habitat years since then, the Striped Bass population is recovering. Wish us luck,
lake levels, water temperatures, and other important information. With consistent Walleye stocking in recent years, this fishery is improving, with 5% of anglers targeting them. and bucktails in the spring and fall. Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir has shallow shorelines that typically warm quickly. Also sign me up for tips and deals from the Omnia newsletter. Biologists collected 31 Walleye during fall 2021, and 45% were over 20 and legal. | Site Maps, About Us, Advertising, Terms & Contact Us |, Site Maps, About Us, Advertising, Terms & Contact Us. This ranked much lower than in 2020 (76/hr.) The 2019 survey revealed the highest catch rate of preferred-sized bass ( 15 inches) with a CPUE of 50/hr., while the 2020 survey came back down to earth at 16/hr. For quite some time, Sandy River Reservoir has played second fiddle to its sister lake, Briery Creek, just down the road. 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