Fishing at Blue Ridge Lake, Greene County, Virginia

• Overview

  Blue Ridge Lake belongs to Greene County, Virginia. The water sits 751 feet up. About 5 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. On size it sits at the modest end of our Greene County list. Twin Lakes is the closest town at 6.2 miles. Richmond sits 78 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Blue Ridge Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Across Greene County, recorded fish include tessellated darter, fantail darter and bluegill. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Read Blue Ridge Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 32°F in January up to 73°F in July. Spring and autumn are the strongest, but nothing is truly closed. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. It sets the rhythm of the year at Blue Ridge Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Parking is mapped about half a mile from the bank. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Chisholm Lake Number One sits 4.5 miles off and takes the overflow. For Blue Ridge Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.