WikiCatchClaytor Lake
Virginia, United States
- reservoir
- 10 species listed
- 37.0244, -80.6666
Claytor Lake is a reservoir in Virginia, United States. WikiCatch lists 10 fish species for this water, including Largemouth bass, Spotted bass, Channel catfish. The nearest other water we map in Virginia is Clapboard Creek, 1.1 km away.
Species at Claytor Lake
Map
Depth contours are drawn where survey data exists for this water. View on OpenStreetMap →
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Nearby waters
- Clapboard Creekstream1.1 km
- Burks Runstream4.5 km
- Burks Runstream5.5 km
- Goose Creekstream5.9 km
- Big Macks Creekstream6.3 km
- Lake Powhatanreservoir6.6 km
- Little Laurel Creekstream7.3 km
- Ottari Lakereservoir8.6 km
About Claytor Lake
Set in Virginia, United States, Claytor Lake is a reservoir that holds the typical mix of warm-water and cool-water species you'd expect for the area. Anglers fishing Claytor Lake usually focus their effort on transitions: the edges of weed beds, points that stick out into deeper water, and the shaded sides of any inflow. Early morning and the last hour of light tend to be the most productive windows on a body of water this size.
Reference: Wikipedia
Fishing Techniques
- For Largemouth bass
Vary your retrieve speed and lure presentation until you find what the bass are keying on, as their preferences can change daily based on weather and water conditions.
- For Spotted bass
When fishing for spotted bass in reservoirs, focus on points, humps, and channel bends where they often congregate to ambush prey.
- For Channel catfish
Fish near structure like submerged trees or rocks, as channel catfish often use these areas for ambush points and shelter.
Recommended Gear
Tackle commonly used to target the species at Claytor Lake.
Plan Your Trip
Planning a trip to Claytor Lake? Check current conditions before you go: water level, recent weather, and any local closures. United States regulations on licences, seasons, and bag limits apply at Claytor Lake — confirm them ahead of time.
Official Virginia fishing regulations →Other Fishing Regions in United States
Website data snapshot: October 24, 2026. Spot location from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia, species from the WikiCatch database.