Lake Moomaw
Lake Moomaw has 2,530 surface acres and a maximum depth of 152 feet, with no boat motor horsepower limit. DWR lists bass, trout, catfish, panfish, yellow perch and chain pickerel.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Smallmouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Rainbow Trout
stocked
Brown Trout
Channel Catfish
Crappie
Bluegill
Redear Sunfish
Yellow Perch
Chain Pickerel
Boat launches
4 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Bolar FlatsPublicBoat ramp at the north end.Directions ↗
- Fortney BranchPublicBoat ramp at the south end.Directions ↗
- Coles MountainPublicBoat ramp at the south end.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Trout | 16 in | 2 |
| Black bass | release under 12 in | 5 |
| Yellow perch | See Virginia rules book ↗ | 10 |
| Black crappie / rock bass | See Virginia rules book ↗ | 25 each |
| Sunfish (aggregate) | See Virginia rules book ↗ | 50 |
| Catfish | See Virginia rules book ↗ | 20 each species |
| Chain pickerel | See Virginia rules book ↗ | 5 |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Lake Moomaw ↗Local tips
- Neither a trout license nor National Forest stamp is required here.
- Bass under 12 inches must be released; trout minimum is 16 inches.
- With 152 feet of depth, expect trout to hold deep in summer.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.