Lake Kilby in City of Suffolk: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Lake Kilby is one of the City of Suffolk waters in Virginia. Everything around it is dry hill. Surface area is around 70 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. South Suffolk lies 1.1 miles from the water. Suffolk follows at 1.3 miles, then Windsor at 9.6 miles. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Lake Kilby

  Our records hold no depth for this water. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. County-wide records name bluegill, redfin pickerel, tessellated darter, blue catfish and chain pickerel. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Lake Kilby that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 39°F in January to roughly 78°F in July. There is no frozen season to plan round. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. At Lake Kilby the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. If the gate is shut, Lake Meade at 0.6 miles is the nearest alternative. For Lake Kilby, the notice at the access point is the final word.