Hurts Lake Fishing in Albemarle County, Virginia

• Overview

  Albemarle County, Virginia, is where Hurts Lake sits. Beyond the shoreline you have open valley. At roughly 3 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. On size it sits at the modest end of our Albemarle County list. Hollymead sits 0.6 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Richmond is the closest city, 66 miles away. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Hurts Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Survey and observation records for Albemarle County include bluegill, Roanoke darter and fantail darter. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. Hurts Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 76°F in July and bottoms out near 35°F in January. Whether it freezes depends on the year. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. It holds true on Hurts Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. The nearest alternative is Greens Pond, 2.4 miles out. Nothing on Hurts Lake should be assumed from this page alone.