Lous Lake Fishing Guide, Louisa County, Virginia

• Overview

  You will find Lous Lake in Louisa County, Virginia. Land around it is mixed woodland. At 9 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. On size it sits at the modest end of our Louisa County list. Gordonsville is the closest town at 1.6 miles. Orange is 8.6 miles away, with Louisa at 11 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Lous Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Records held for Louisa County cover bluegill, black crappie, channel catfish and stripeback darter. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Read Lous Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 34°F in January to roughly 76°F in July. The calendar is generous: something works in nearly every month. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Plan around that when you fish Lous Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. 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. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Should this one be busy, Izac Lake is 3.2 miles off. Where Lous Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.