Chris Greene Lake, Virginia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Chris Greene Lake is listed under Albemarle County, Virginia. The bank gives way to open valley. It measures about 57 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The full circuit measures close to 1.2 miles on foot. On our Albemarle County list it sits near the top for size. Hollymead lies 3.2 miles from the water. Richmond sits 68 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Chris Greene Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Fish documented in Albemarle County include bluegill, Roanoke darter and fantail darter. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. On Chris Greene Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 76°F on average, January about 35°F. In milder years the surface never sets. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Chris Greene Lake. After heavy rain, give the water a day to settle.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. You can launch: the ramp is half a mile away. The nearest car park is 170 yards from the water. There is a mapped landing stage half a mile away. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Failing this one, try Huckles Pond, 1.7 miles away. Treat Chris Greene Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.