Camp Hydaway Lake Fishing in Campbell County, Virginia

• Overview

  You will find Camp Hydaway Lake in Campbell County, Virginia. The water sits 833 feet up. It covers about 7 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. West Lynchburg sits 4.7 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Rustburg follows at 5.1 miles, then Lynchburg at 5.2 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Camp Hydaway Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Reported across Campbell County: johnny darter, Roanoke darter, tessellated darter, fantail darter and redbreast sunfish. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Read Camp Hydaway Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 76°F, the coldest about 36°F. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Plan any trip to Camp Hydaway Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Public data has parking about half a mile from the shore. There are toilets mapped about 120 yards away. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Should this one be busy, Pine Lake is 1.7 miles off. Treat access at Camp Hydaway Lake as something to verify.