Lake Drummond
Lake Drummond is a 3,142-acre lake in the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge with a maximum depth of about six feet. Virginia DWR lists crappie, yellow perch, chain pickerel and bowfin as the main fish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Crappie
best in spring
Yellow Perch
Chain Pickerel
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Feeder ditch off Dismal Swamp Canal (east side)PublicClosest state ramp is on the Dismal Swamp Canal along Route 17 south of Deep Creek; about 3 miles up the ditch to a lock with a self-operated winch and rail, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Drummond are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
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Search more bait shops near Lake Drummond ↗Local tips
- The lake is shallow (about 6 feet), so fish structure and stumps rather than depth.
- Crappie fishing is best in spring.
- Managed by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service; call (757) 986-3907 for refuge rules.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.