Lake Binford Fishing Guide, Prince George County, Virginia

• Overview

  Virginia holds Lake Binford, in Prince George County. The sea is 9.4 miles distant. About 12 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Around 1.2 miles of margin, front to back. 6.3 miles away sits Prince George, the nearest town. Then Fort Lee, 9.4 miles, and Waverly, 10 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Lake Binford

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Open biodiversity records for Prince George County list tessellated darter, flathead catfish, American eel and blue catfish. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. On Lake Binford that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 78°F and January at 38°F. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lake Binford.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Should this one be busy, Wright Pond is 3.5 miles off. Treat Lake Binford as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.