Albemarle County · reservoir · 5 acres
Sportsman Lake
Sportsman 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°
61°
7 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
93°
65°
11 mph
10%
Sun
Showers
76°
67°
6 mph
66%
→ 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
- Alumni Lake1.5 mi
- Pounding Branch1.4 mi
- Stillhouse Creek1.8 mi
- Whiteside Branch1.9 mi
- Stockton Mill Creek2.2 mi
- Powells Creek2.8 mi
- Broad Axe Creek2.4 mi
- Whites Pond3.1 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.
Sportsman Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Sportsman 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 Sportsman Lake?+
Sportsman Lake is a reservoir in Albemarle County, Virginia. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.