Hampton Lake Fishing Guide, Grayson County, Virginia

• Overview

  Look for Hampton Lake in Grayson County, Virginia. It sits at 2,703 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 2 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Compared with other Virginia water on our list, it sits high. For a base, Sparta sits 7.2 miles out. For a city, Winston-Salem is 62 miles off. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Hampton Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Public occurrence data for Grayson County names kanawha darter, appalachia darter, fantail darter, margined madtom and smallmouth bass. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. On Hampton Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 70°F and January reads 32°F. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Expect Hampton Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Should this one be busy, Temple Lake is 11 miles off. Treat access at Hampton Lake as something to verify.