Prince Edward Lake Fishing in Prince Edward County, Virginia

• Overview

  The Prince Edward County end of Virginia holds Prince Edward Lake. This is pine and hardwood ground. Around 26 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. A shoreline of some 1.2 miles keeps the choices simple. It is among the larger waters listed here for Prince Edward County. The nearest town is Crewe, 8.3 miles away. Richmond is the closest city, 52 miles away. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Prince Edward Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Across Prince Edward County, recorded fish include bluegill, fantail darter, green sunfish, glassy darter and tessellated darter. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. The shape of Prince Edward Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 36°F to 77°F. Cooler months are the productive ones on most of this water. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. The season on Prince Edward Lake rarely departs from it. Late evening often out-fishes the whole afternoon.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. A ramp is mapped within 120 yards. There is a car park half a mile from the bank. A pier or jetty stands half a mile away, which helps on a crowded bank. You can camp half a mile off, which suits an early start. Toilets show in mapping about 160 yards away. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Goodwin Lake at 0.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Treat access at Prince Edward Lake as something to verify.