Philpott Lake
2,880-acre reservoir in Patrick, Franklin and Henry counties. DWR lists black bass, walleye, black crappie, catfish and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Walleye
18 inch minimum; DWR tagging study
Crappie
Black crappie
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- DWR access sitesRampGoose Point, Jamison Mill, Near Dam, Ryans Branch, Twin Ridge and Salthouse Branch are listed access sitesDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Philpott Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: 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 Philpott Lake ↗Local tips
- Black bass have a 12 inch minimum, 5 per day combined.
- Walleye are tagged in a DWR study; returning tags pays $5 to $50.
- Kite tubes are prohibited on the lake.
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