Mottleys Lake Fishing in Prince Edward County, Virginia

• Overview

  Mottleys Lake lies in Prince Edward County, in Virginia. Land around it is rolling hill. With some 26 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. The closest town, Farmville, is 5.1 miles distant. The big place round here is Richmond, 58 miles distant. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Mottleys Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Fish documented in Prince Edward County include bluegill, fantail darter and green sunfish. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Read Mottleys Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 35°F in January and 77°F in July. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Mottleys Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Should this one be busy, Atkins Pond is 5 miles off. Treat Mottleys Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.