Sunken Meadow Lake Fishing near Williamsburg, Virginia

• Overview

  Sunken Meadow Lake stands in Surry County, Virginia. It sits 1.4 miles in from the sea. It measures about 104 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. There is roughly 2.7 miles of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. Of the waters listed here in Surry County, this is the largest. The closest town, Williamsburg, is 13 miles distant. Waverly lies 15 miles off, Rushmere another 18 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Sunken Meadow Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Species logged across Surry County include blue catfish, white perch, striped bass and longnose gar. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Sunken Meadow Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 78°F on average, January about 38°F. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. On Sunken Meadow Lake that shapes the whole year. Long daylight spreads the feeding across more hours.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Launch at Cypress Point Boat Ramp, half a mile from the water. A jetty or pier is mapped about half a mile from here. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. If the gate is shut, Eastover Pond at 2.7 miles is the nearest alternative. Treat access at Sunken Meadow Lake as something to verify.