Post by VFR on Mar 7, 2023 15:17:58 GMT -5
Philpott Lake Fishing
by the Virginia DWR
Black bass (largemouth and smallmouth bass) are the most sought after species by anglers at Philpott Lake. According to Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) electrofishing samples, the largemouth bass comprise the bulk of this fishery far outnumbering smallmouth bass. However, smallmouth bass are a very popular portion of the fishery and this lake does produce many quality smallies. DWR sampling indicates that the largemouth bass population has remained stable for several years with good numbers of bass in the 2–3 pound range but bass up to five pounds are common. The smallmouth bass population has declined since the early 1990’s but still remains strong and is one of the best smallmouth bass reservoir fisheries in the region. Read more.....
by the Virginia DWR
Black bass (largemouth and smallmouth bass) are the most sought after species by anglers at Philpott Lake. According to Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) electrofishing samples, the largemouth bass comprise the bulk of this fishery far outnumbering smallmouth bass. However, smallmouth bass are a very popular portion of the fishery and this lake does produce many quality smallies. DWR sampling indicates that the largemouth bass population has remained stable for several years with good numbers of bass in the 2–3 pound range but bass up to five pounds are common. The smallmouth bass population has declined since the early 1990’s but still remains strong and is one of the best smallmouth bass reservoir fisheries in the region. Read more.....