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Abbott Lake

Lake fishing  Virginia · 07:01 - 19:25

Abbott Lake is a lake in Virginia. Anglers here fish mainly for Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and Rainbow Trout.

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Prime 74% The bite right now
Top bet: Smallmouth Bass Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
80%
88°
Fri
81%
83°
Best day
Sat
81%
71°
Sun
80%
74°
Mon
79%
78°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
71°F
Air temp
69°F
Wind
6 mph
Pressure
30.29 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:16–08:16 Dusk 18:10–20:10

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 23% lit
Major period 16:16–18:16 Major period 04:16–06:16 Minor period 11:48–13:18 Minor period 21:13–22:43

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

19:00
69°
20:00
65°
21:00
65°
22:00
64°
23:00
62°
00:00
61°
01:00
61°
02:00
60°
03:00
60°
04:00
59°
05:00
59°
06:00
59°

Likely catch now (12 species)

Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
74%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
70%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
54%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
54%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 22 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
52%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
52%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Striped Bass, Brown Trout and Flathead Catfish.

Smallmouth Bass fishing is usually best around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for smallmouth bass at dusk. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, orange or black for smallmouth bass.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass: Tube jig on rock.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Abbott Lake?

Popular catches here include Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Striped Bass, Brown Trout, Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish and Common Carp.

Do you need a fishing license at Abbott Lake?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Abbott Lake?

Smallmouth Bass is generally most active around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Abbott Lake right now?

Right now Smallmouth Bass is the most likely catch, at about 24%.