Woody Lake, Virginia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Woody Lake lies in Amherst County, in Virginia. The bank gives way to open valley. This is a pocket water of some 5 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Madison Heights is the closest town at 2.1 miles. Further out sit Lynchburg (3.5 miles) and West Lynchburg (5.3 miles). You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Woody Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Amherst County records list tessellated darter, bluegill, redbreast sunfish and flathead catfish among the fish reported. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. On Woody Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 35°F in January up to 76°F in July. Whether it freezes depends on the year. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Time your trip to Woody Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. There is a car park half a mile from the bank. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. If the gate is shut, Izaak Walton Pond at 3.5 miles is the nearest alternative. Ask locally about Woody Lake if anything is unclear.