Fishing Tippecanoe Lake in Loudoun County, Virginia

• Overview

  Tippecanoe Lake lies in Loudoun County, in Virginia. The sea is 24 miles distant. About 5 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is a small entry by Loudoun County standards. Ashburn is the closest town at 0.9 miles. Beyond it, University Center at 2.2 miles and Broadlands at 2.7 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Tippecanoe Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Loudoun County records list smallmouth bass, bluegill, redbreast sunfish, largemouth bass and greenside darter among the fish reported. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Fish Tippecanoe Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 33°F and July at about 77°F, the water has a wide range to work through. A lid forms in a hard winter only. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Anyone fishing Tippecanoe Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. A launch point is recorded some 0.9 miles off. There is a car park half a mile from the bank. A rest area sits about 0.9 miles from the water. Facilities run to toilets half a mile from the water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Ashburn Lake sits 0.2 miles off and takes the overflow. Signs at Tippecanoe Lake carry more weight than any list.