Old Elkton Lake, Virginia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Bedford County in Virginia is where Old Elkton Lake sits. Height above sea level is 732 feet. About 9 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. For a base, Forest sits 1.6 miles out. Timberlake is 4.3 miles away, with West Lynchburg at 8.2 miles. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Old Elkton Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Records held for Bedford County cover bluegill, fantail darter, common carp, redbreast sunfish and flathead catfish. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. At Old Elkton Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 76°F, while January sits near 35°F. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Anyone fishing Old Elkton Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Poplar Forest Lake at 2.7 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm access to Old Elkton Lake locally before you travel.