Philpott Lake, Virginia Fishing

Location and Fishing Information: Philpott Lake is located in Patrick, Henry and Franklin Counties, Virginia. This lake covers approximately 2,900 acres of surface area and finished completion in 1952. Though not a massive lake it is still home to recreational boaters, skiers, kayaks, campers and fishermen.

Popular Fishing Species List

There are numerous different species of fish to find on this body of water. So, what type of fish are in this lake? You can find White Crappie, Black Crappie,Channel Catfish, Carp, Bluegill, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass on these waters.

Species Regulations

Bass: 5 per day, only 2 can be less than 14 inches.

Striped Bass: 4 per day no less than 20 inches.

Bluegill: 50 per day no length restrictions.

Catfish: 20 per day no length restrictions.

Crappie: 25 per day no length restrictions.

Walleye: 5 per day with no length restrictions.

White Perch: No length or Creel limit.

Other Non-Gamefish: Certain Restrictions Apply.

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Marinas on Philpott Lake

Marina Name: Philpott Marina

Address: 300 Boat Dock Rd, Bassett, VA 24055

Phone: (276) 340-0485

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