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    Smith Mountain Lake

    by Chris McCotter
    by Chris McCotter November 2, 2022

    Smith Mountain Lake level was 793.65’ and rising slightly by the middle of October. This is slightly lower level than at the end of September. Keep in mind normal pond …

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  • Shenandoah Valley

    Shenandoah River

    by Jared Mounts
    by Jared Mounts November 2, 2022

    Last month the weather turned cool quickly, dropping water temperatures on the Shenandoah River into the 60’s by early October. Hurricane Ian rain kept most anglers off the river for …

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  • Buggs Island/Gaston

    Lake Country

    by Chris McCotter
    by Chris McCotter November 2, 2022

    Lake Gaston By mid-October the water level on Gaston was around 199.60’ (200’ is full pool) and Dominion was holding the level steady. Water temperatures ranged from 64-69 degrees with …

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  • Lake Anna

    Lake Anna

    by Chris McCotter
    by Chris McCotter November 2, 2022

    Get ready for a month of good fishing as bass, striper, wiper and crappie get back into more consistent feeding patterns and water temperatures drop into the 50’s. A fall …

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  • Richmond/James

    James River Region

    by Chris McCotter
    by Chris McCotter November 2, 2022

    While many locals turn to deer and ducks this month, James River Tackle Co. shop owner and avid river angler Donnie Bell says don’t put away the rods just yet. …

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  • Chickahominy Lake/River

    Chickahominy Region

    by Chris McCotter
    by Chris McCotter November 2, 2022

    November is a good month to target big bass in this region as water temperatures will drop into the 50’s and baitfish will school up on the Chickahominy Lake and …

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