Claytor Lake (VA)Fishing Reports

Q: What do you need to know about Claytor Lake?

Claytor Lake is a scenic destination that offers fishing opportunities for Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Walleye, Crappie, and Bluegill. Due to its location, this tends to be a great destination for a vacation and offers lots of recreational activities. Fishing, camping, boating, and hiking can all be done around Claytor Lake. Fishing tends to be good as this lake does not get the consistent pressure. There are large public boat ramps that are well maintained and located next to marinas that have gas docks. Due to the number of creeks, Claytor can be a great fishery in the spring and fall as fish move up shallow to feed.

Q: What is Claytor Lake's size, depth, and clarity?

Claytor Lake is a 4073.28 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a stained water clarity.

Q: What fish are in Claytor Lake?

Claytor Lake contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Walleye, Panfish / Bluegill, Catfish.

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Claytor Lake Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

23 Reports on Claytor Lake

14 Reports for Largemouth Bass + Spring

Corey Smith
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Swim Jigs
- Structure
  Laydowns
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Swim Jigs in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Laydowns)
Claytor is still fishing solid a lot of rain today. No giants today but several solid ones. All the fish I caught where on moving baits. Most of them came on a swim jig around lay downs in future... Read More
Corey recommended this gear for Claytor Lake, VA
Dirty Jigs Swim Jig 1/4 oz / Albino
Out of Stock
Zoom Fat Albert Grub White Pearl / 3"
$3.29
Corey Smith
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')
- Structure
  Rip Rap
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Rip Rap)
Claytor is still fishing really good. The water is in the low to mid 50s, the water is pretty clear depending on the area of the lake you chose to fish and shallow fishing has been pretty consistent. Most of... Read More
Corey recommended this gear for Claytor Lake, VA
Hotbait
SPRO RkCrawler 55 Crankbait Red Craw / 2 1/5"
Out of Stock
Buckeye Lures G-Man Ballin' Out Jig 3/8 oz / Green Pumpkin
$4.75
Corey Smith
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')
- Structure
  Rip Rap
- Forage
  Crawfish
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Rip Rap)
Claytor is fishing pretty well. Most fish today came on cranking rip rap. Caught a few solid keeper fish and the gaint.
Corey recommended this gear for Claytor Lake, VA
Hotbait
SPRO RkCrawler 55 MD Crankbait Red Craw / 2 1/4"
$11.19
SPRO Little John 50 Spring Craw / 2"
$13.19