Fishing at Todd Lake, Augusta County, Virginia

• Overview

  Out in Augusta County, Virginia, sits Todd Lake. Everything around it is rolling hill. Small at around 5 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Compared with other Virginia water on our list, it sits high. For supplies, Bridgewater is 13 miles out. It is 86 miles to Roanoke, the nearest city. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Todd Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Augusta County records list fantail darter, bluegill, white sucker, brook trout and brown trout among the fish reported. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. At Todd Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 69°F on average, January about 30°F. The season stretches long at both ends here. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. The season on Todd Lake follows the weather closely. A rising level usually fishes better than a falling one.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. A parking area is marked roughly half a mile out. Overnight stays are possible about half a mile out, where camping is mapped. Public toilets are recorded roughly 160 yards off. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Staunton Reservoir sits 2.2 miles off and takes the overflow. Signs at Todd Lake carry more weight than any list.