Reservoir · Virginia
Philpott Lake
Location Snapshot
Philpott Lake is a steep, clear USACE reservoir in southwest Virginia with forested shoreline, rocky points, deep coves, and cool open water. Smallmouth bass and walleye are important targets, with largemouth bass and panfish adding mixed reservoir opportunity.
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Philpott Lake.
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Fishery overview
Largemouth bass are primary and established in Philpott Lake. Smallmouth bass are common and established, and walleye are common and stocked. Black crappie and channel catfish are present and established.
Target species
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Walleye
Sander vitreus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- 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
Stocking information
Walleye are stocked in Philpott Lake.
- 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
Philpott Lake.
Regulation Summary
Virginia freshwater fishing regulations apply; confirm current seasons, access, and limits.
Target Species
Walleye, Largemouth Bass
Public Access
Public