Sherando Lake Fishing Guide, Augusta County, Virginia

• Overview

  Sherando Lake sits within Augusta County in Virginia. The land about it is mixed woodland. At 19 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It sits higher than most water we list in Virginia. Head to Nellysford, 7.5 miles away, for anything you forgot. Roanoke is the closest city, 68 miles away. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Sherando Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Reported across Augusta County: fantail darter, bluegill, white sucker and brook trout. The county list is broader than any single water. Sherando Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 71°F; by January the average is down near 31°F. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. The season on Sherando Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. A parking area is marked roughly half a mile out. A pier half a mile from here gives a platform over deeper water. A camping area sits within half a mile of here. Facilities include toilets around half a mile from here. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. The nearest alternative is Upper Sherando Lake, 0.9 miles out. Check the current arrangement for Sherando Lake.