Fishing at Lake Gordonsville, Louisa County, Virginia

• Overview

  Within Louisa County, Virginia, you have Lake Gordonsville. The water sits 427 feet up. Surface area is around 77 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. It ranks high for size among our Louisa County listings. For a base, Gordonsville sits 3.4 miles out. For a city, Richmond is 55 miles off. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Lake Gordonsville

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Reported across Louisa County: bluegill, black crappie and channel catfish. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Work Lake Gordonsville in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 34°F and July at about 76°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The season stretches long at both ends here. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Lake Gordonsville fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Mapping shows a ramp about half a mile from the shore. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. For a change of water, Edgeworth Farms Lake is 3 miles distant. Treat Lake Gordonsville as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.