Albemarle County · reservoir
Bishops Lake
Bishops Lake is a reservoir in Albemarle County, Virginia. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Virginia's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
91°
59°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
92°
66°
12 mph
5%
Sun
Showers
79°
70°
10 mph
69%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Lake Saponi0.2 mi
- Smiths Lake0.8 mi
- Harlow Farm Pond0.8 mi
- Reynolds Farm Pond1.7 mi
- Word Farm Pond1.8 mi
- Aldrich Pond2.1 mi
- John Rucker Lake2.5 mi
- Greens Pond3.0 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official VA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Bishops Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bishops Lake?+
Yes — Virginia requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Bishops Lake?+
Bishops Lake is a reservoir in Albemarle County, Virginia. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.