Reservoir · Virginia
John W. Flannagan Reservoir
Location Snapshot
John W. Flannagan Reservoir is a steep Appalachian flood-control reservoir in southwest Virginia with wooded coves, rocky banks, and deep main-lake habitat. Walleye and saugeye are important coolwater targets, with bass and panfish adding broader reservoir opportunity.
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at John W. Flannagan Reservoir.
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
Walleye are primary and stocked in John W. Flannagan Reservoir. Bluegill, channel catfish, and largemouth bass are common and established. Common carp, muskellunge, and smallmouth bass are present and established.
Target species
Walleye
Sander vitreus
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
Best seasons
- Spring
- Fall
- Winter
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Trolling
Stocking information
Walleye are stocked in John W. Flannagan Reservoir.
- Stocked
Walleye
Stocked · Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Official sources
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Virginia
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Lake Details
Management Category
Reservoir
Regulation Scope
John W. Flannagan Reservoir.
Regulation Summary
Virginia freshwater fishing regulations apply; confirm current seasons, access, and limits.
Target Species
Walleye, Saugeye
Public Access
Public