reservoir in Virginia, USA
A deep, 4,500-acre New River reservoir known for striped bass, walleye and smallmouth. Located in the New River near Dublin in Pulaski County.
Claytor Lake is a reservoir in Virginia, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Claytor Lake can target species including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Striped Bass, Walleye, and White Crappie. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Claytor Lake.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Claytor Lake. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Claytor Lake:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Claytor Lake:
Anglers at Claytor Lake can target species including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Striped Bass, Walleye, and White Crappie. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Claytor Lake before you cast a line.
Claytor Lake is a reservoir in Virginia, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.