High View Manor Lake near Shawnee Land: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  High View Manor Lake is listed under Frederick County, Virginia. The ground round it is open valley. This is a pocket water of some 7 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. On size it sits at the modest end of our Frederick County list. You are 2.4 miles from Shawnee Land. Stephens City lies 7.7 miles off, Winchester another 8.5 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on High View Manor Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Across Frederick County, recorded fish include bluegill, green sunfish, rainbow darter and greenside darter. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Read High View Manor Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 74°F, the coldest about 30°F. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to High View Manor Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Lehmans Pond, 1 mile out. Check the position at High View Manor Lake before loading the car.