Reservoir · Virginia
Sandy River Reservoir
Location Snapshot
Sandy River Reservoir is a Prince Edward County, Virginia reservoir with wooded coves, flooded structure, and warmwater habitat distinct from nearby Briery Creek Lake. Largemouth bass are a major target, with crappie and other reservoir species supporting a broader fishery.
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Sandy River Reservoir.
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Fishery overview
Largemouth bass are primary and established in Sandy River Reservoir. Black crappie and bluegill are common and established, and channel catfish are common and stocked. Chain pickerel are present and established.
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
Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Chain Pickerel
Esox niger
- 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
Stocking information
Channel catfish are stocked in Sandy River Reservoir.
- Stocked
Channel Catfish
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
Sandy River Reservoir.
Regulation Summary
Virginia freshwater fishing regulations apply; confirm current seasons, access, and limits.
Target Species
Largemouth Bass
Public Access
Public