Reservoir · Virginia
Chickahominy Lake
Location Snapshot
Chickahominy Lake is a shallow 1,230-acre impoundment behind Walkers Dam in Virginia’s Tidewater region, distinct from the freshwater Chickahominy River reach near Providence Forge. Largemouth bass and crappie lead a cover-oriented warmwater fishery, with chain pickerel adding another predator associated with the lake’s sheltered habitat.
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Chickahominy Lake.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Largemouth bass are primary and established in Chickahominy Lake. Black crappie and chain pickerel are common and established. Bluegill are present and established. Striped bass are occasional and migratory.
Target species
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Chain Pickerel
Esox niger
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Striped bass
Morone saxatilis
- Expectation
- Occasional
- Population
- Migratory
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Trolling
Official sources
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Virginia
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Lake Details
Management Category
Reservoir
Regulation Scope
Chickahominy Lake.
Regulation Summary
Virginia freshwater fishing regulations apply; confirm current seasons, access, and limits.
Target Species
Largemouth Bass
Public Access
Public