Westhampton Lake in Henrico County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Westhampton Lake lies within the bounds of Henrico County, Virginia. Height above sea level is 154 feet. At roughly 13 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Tuckahoe is the closest place, 1.2 miles off. Further out sit Dumbarton (3.3 miles) and Bon Air (3.7 miles). A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Westhampton Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Public occurrence data for Henrico County names bluegill, redbreast sunfish, green sunfish, flathead catfish and blue catfish. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. On Westhampton Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 37°F and July at about 78°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Summer heat is the limit here, not winter cold. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Anyone fishing Westhampton Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. You can leave the car about 110 yards from the water. A marked angling spot sits within 140 yards. Toilets are 170 yards away, which matters on a long session. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. For a change of water, Shadow Pond is 1.3 miles distant. For Westhampton Lake in particular, ask before you travel.