Stumpy Lake Fishing near Chesapeake, Virginia

• Overview

  Stumpy Lake is set in City of Virginia Beach, Virginia. It sits at 13 feet above sea level. The water covers around 263 acres, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. On our City of Virginia Beach list it sits near the top for size. For supplies, Chesapeake is 7.8 miles out. Further out sit Norfolk (9.4 miles) and Portsmouth (9.5 miles). A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Stumpy Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. County-wide records name silver mullet, bluegill, common carp, pumpkinseed and striped bass. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Stumpy Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 41°F to 80°F. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Expect Stumpy Lake to follow that timing. Warm spells bring fish up, cold snaps push them down.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. There is a pier recorded roughly half a mile away. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Should this one be busy, Lake Christopher is 2.2 miles off. Check the position on Stumpy Lake before loading the car.