reservoir in Virginia, USA
A deep, clean 2,880-acre Corps of Engineers reservoir with largemouth, smallmouth, walleye and crappie. Located in the Smith River in the Blue Ridge foothills near Bassett.
Philpott 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 Philpott Lake can target species including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, and White Crappie. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Philpott Lake.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Philpott 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 Philpott Lake:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Philpott Lake:
Anglers at Philpott Lake can target species including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth 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 Philpott Lake before you cast a line.
Philpott Lake is a reservoir in Virginia, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.