Fishing Big Lake Arrowhead in Stafford County, Virginia

• Overview

  You will find Big Lake Arrowhead in Stafford County, Virginia. It sits 11 miles in from the sea. Around 26 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. Aquia Harbour lies 8.9 miles from the water. Beyond it, Stafford at 9.3 miles and Boswell's Corner at 9.3 miles. Neighbouring water: Little Lake Arrowhead at 0.3 miles, 1.1 miles out stands Hidden Lake, R-6 Pond at 1.2 miles, 4.2 miles out stands Lunga Reservoir and Dalton Pond at 4.5 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Big Lake Arrowhead

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Open biodiversity records for Stafford County list blueback herring, striped bass, tessellated darter and bluegill. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Big Lake Arrowhead gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 76°F in July and bottoms out near 33°F in January. Conditions shift steadily rather than sharply. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Big Lake Arrowhead fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. Fishing from a pier is possible half a mile away. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Failing this one, try Little Lake Arrowhead, 0.3 miles away. For Big Lake Arrowhead in particular, ask before you travel.