Timber Lake, Virginia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Out in Campbell County, Virginia, sits Timber Lake. It sits at 810 feet above sea level. With some 57 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. With about 1.6 miles of edge, you can try several depths in one session. It is the biggest water on our Campbell County list. Timberlake at 0.8 miles is the nearest place to stop. Then Forest, 3.4 miles, and West Lynchburg, 7.9 miles. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Timber Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. County-wide records name johnny darter, Roanoke darter, tessellated darter and fantail darter. The county list is broader than any single water. Fish Timber Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 76°F in July and bottom out at 35°F in January. Fishing continues through most of the calendar, with quiet spells rather than closures. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Timber Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Timberlake Dam is the nearest mapped car park, half a mile out. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Poplar Forest Lake at 2.2 miles is the sensible second choice. Treat Timber Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.