Fishing Swine Lake in Bedford County, Virginia

• Overview

  Swine Lake is one of the Bedford County waters in Virginia. Elevation runs to 758 feet. Small at around 8 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. The nearest place of any size is Motley, 5.9 miles away. Further out sit Hurt (8.1 miles) and Altavista (8.9 miles). What else is close: Leesville Lake 2.4 miles, Preston Millpond sits 8.5 miles out, Fuzzys Lake 8.6 miles, Smith Mountain Lake sits 8.8 miles out and Gretna Lake 10 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Swine Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Public occurrence data for Bedford County names bluegill, fantail darter and common carp. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Work Swine Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 76°F and January near 36°F on the long-run figures. Long warm spells define the calendar more than any cold. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Swine Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. If the gate is shut, Leesville Lake at 2.4 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing on Swine Lake should be assumed from this page alone.