Meyerton Lake Fishing near Louisa, Virginia

• Overview

  Meyerton Lake is one of the Louisa County waters in Virginia. Height above sea level is 364 feet. Small at around 17 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. The town to know is Louisa, 5 miles out. It is 48 miles to Richmond, the nearest city. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Meyerton Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. 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. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. At Meyerton Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 76°F and January reads 34°F. In milder years the surface never sets. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Meyerton Lake fishes to that pattern most years. A settled spell fishes better than a bright one.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Public data records a boat ramp 0.9 miles out. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. If the gate is shut, Lake Louisa at 1.1 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm before you fish Meyerton Lake.