Deer Wood Springs Lake Fishing Guide, Pittsylvania County, Virginia

• Overview

  This water sits in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. The country here is open plain. Small at around 14 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. The closest town, Mount Hermon, is 3.4 miles away. The nearest city of size is Roanoke, 49 miles away. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Deer Wood Springs Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Reported across Pittsylvania County: fantail darter, white sucker and bluegill. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. On Deer Wood Springs Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 36°F in January up to 77°F in July. The awkward stretch is midsummer, not midwinter. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. It sets the rhythm of the year at Deer Wood Springs Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Owens Fishing Lakes at 2.5 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing here settles the position at Deer Wood Springs Lake for certain.