Fishing Reusens Reservoir in City of Lynchburg, Virginia

• Overview

  City of Lynchburg, Virginia, is where Reusens Reservoir sits. It sits at 554 feet above sea level. For a base, Madison Heights sits 4.2 miles out. The big place round here is Roanoke, 43 miles distant. Within easy reach: Elon Water Works Reservoir at about 2.2 miles, Woody Lake after 4 miles, Chilarna Lake at about 5.3 miles, Izaak Walton Pond after 6.4 miles and Indian Run at about 7.2 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Reusens Reservoir

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Public occurrence data for City of Lynchburg names goldfish, flathead catfish, redbreast sunfish and bluntnose minnow. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. The shape of Reusens Reservoir decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 76°F on average, January about 36°F. The season stretches long at both ends here. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. On Reusens Reservoir that shapes the whole year. Overcast days spread the fishing across more hours.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. If the gate is shut, Elon Water Works Reservoir at 2.2 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing here settles the position at Reusens Reservoir for certain.