Grand View Lake Fishing Guide, Prince Edward County, Virginia

• Overview

  You will find Grand View Lake in Prince Edward County, Virginia. The water sits 482 feet up. At about 33 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. It is the biggest water on our Prince Edward County list. Head to Hampden Sydney, 6.1 miles away, for anything you forgot. For a city, Richmond is 63 miles off. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Grand View Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Fish documented in Prince Edward County include bluegill, fantail darter and green sunfish. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Work Grand View Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 77°F in July and bottom out at 35°F in January. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. It holds true on Grand View Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Failing this one, try Mottleys Lake, 5.1 miles away. Confirm access to Grand View Lake locally before you travel.