Philpott Lake

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

Philpott Lake is a body of water in VA. During this time of year, fish can be found in Summer patterns. Available species are Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Walleye, Catfish. Narrow down your tackle selection by adjusting season, water clarity, structure and technique.

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

Philpott Lake is a 2814.82 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a null

Q: What fish are in Philpott Lake?

Philpott Lake contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Walleye, Catfish.

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: May 23, 2025

Species

Largemouth Bass

Season

Summer (Current)

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Alex Watts
Gold Ambassador
6/9/22
- Species
  Smallmouth Bass
- Season
  Spring (Spawn)
- Technique
  Soft Swimbaits (Sm/Md)
- Structure
  Stumps
- Forage
  Minnows
Alex Watts
Gold Ambassador
6/9/22
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Season
  Spring (Post-Spawn)
- Technique
  Drop Shot
- Structure
  Laydowns
- Forage
  Minnows
Fish around the edges of laydowns so you don't get hung up. Fish are spread out everywhere right now so they should be easy to locate.
Happyboy
Bronze Ambassador
5/8/20
- Species
  Walleye
- Season
  Spring (Spawn)
- Technique
  Crankbaits 7'-12'
- Structure
  Points
I have found they are starting to get deeper in the water during the day, some action in the 2 to 3 feet depths during early mroning.