Nininger Lake near Gordonsville: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Out in Louisa County, Virginia, sits Nininger Lake. It stands 397 feet above sea level. At roughly 7 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Most waters listed here for Louisa County are larger. Some 6.1 miles away sits Gordonsville, the nearest settlement. It is 51 miles to Richmond, the nearest city. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Nininger Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Across Louisa County, recorded fish include bluegill, black crappie, channel catfish, stripeback darter and tessellated darter. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. The shape of Nininger Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 76°F and January near 34°F. Temperature moves within a narrow band, and so does the fishing. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Nininger Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. 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. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Nolting Pond at 1.7 miles is the sensible second choice. For Nininger Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.